My saggy skin on my stomach reminds me that my stomach grew, and provided life… My stretch marks remind me that it took work for my body to grow a human. Work that left a scar….My cellulite reminds me that it’s okay to be flawed.
Tag: control
Your brain equates control with stability for survival. Brains strive for a feeling of control by trying to create rituals and behaviors that lead to feeling in control even when in reality we don’t have the power to control what we are striving to control.
Recognizing what we can and cannot control is a critical element in developing healthy relationships. Do you know the difference between what you want to control and what your child truthfully controls?
Join me and let’s chat about it in episode #106.
If you’ve ever felt anxious or worried about your kids safety, or struggled to implement the power of positive thinking, then Episode #82 is for you. Join me to talk about realistic expectations and what to expect when trying to navigate anxious or negative thoughts in a practical way.
Learning to share control within a family is hard. As parents, we have gained so much knowledge and experience that we want to share with our kids. The problem is, they don’t always want to hear it. In this episode, we talk about the importance of offering choices to older kids and teens as a way to share control and build trust.
As I have struggled with new frustrations, it is very easy to feel my disappointments and fears start to morph into the secondary emotion of anger. I have had plenty of time this month to consider why the Lord has commanded us to “refrain from anger.”
Reality is created in our individual power to choose our thoughts. There are so many options of thoughts one can choose in EVERY situation.
Instead of saying, “WHY is there not enough time?” I have found myself saying, “HOW do I want to spend my time?” This is a much more productive thought.