Do you remember when you did something really hard on your own for the first time?
Choosing autonomy challenges and stretches us.
It also creates capacity for the next time we’re faced with something really hard that we decide to take on.
But what gets in the way to having the courage to try something new? Learn the three of the most common “autonomy blockers” that we experience at all stages of our lives and what we can do about them!
On the surface, trust appears simple: You either trust someone or you don’t.
But what really makes trust work in our relationships?
And more fundamentally, how do we learn to truly trust ourselves? This month, we’re examining how to build and maintain trust in our lives.
Think back to the first time you learned how much you really didn’t know about something.
Maybe it was even an area you assumed a level of confidence or even expertise in.
And then suddenly you realized your blind spot (or maybe some well-intentioned person shared it with you!) and you could no longer ignore it…
We’ve all been there. We call this place self-awareness. And it takes authenticity!
Somewhere between the endless loads of laundry, wiping of tiny noses and bottoms, and balancing #AllTheThings, I’ve had to train my brain and imagination to prioritize fun and play. It doesn’t always come naturally…even when kids are playing around me all the time!
So from one tired mama to another (and to all the Rockstar Dads reading this now), here’s my best advice for staying connected to your imagination while juggling parenting, work, and life!
How often do we wait until we’re overly frustrated with something we can’t do before we reach out and ask for help?
Admitting when we aren’t capable of doing something is hard and can even be pretty scary (especially something we should be able to do). After all, we want to come across as capable, have-it-all-together people who offer help to others – not admit we need it ourselves.
This month, we’re going to be exploring the value of collaboration and how we can work together to be even better, starting with asking and inviting.
Do you remember when you did something really hard on your own for the first time?
Choosing autonomy challenges and stretches us.
It also creates capacity for the next time we’re faced with something really hard that we decide to take on.
But what gets in the way to having the courage to try something new? Learn the three of the most common “autonomy blockers” that we experience at all stages of our lives and what we can do about them!
Think back to the first time you learned how much you really didn’t know about something.
Maybe it was even an area you assumed a level of confidence or even expertise in.
And then suddenly you realized your blind spot (or maybe some well-intentioned person shared it with you!) and you could no longer ignore it…
We’ve all been there. We call this place self-awareness. And it takes authenticity!
Somewhere between the endless loads of laundry, wiping of tiny noses and bottoms, and balancing #AllTheThings, I’ve had to train my brain and imagination to prioritize fun and play. It doesn’t always come naturally…even when kids are playing around me all the time!
So from one tired mama to another (and to all the Rockstar Dads reading this now), here’s my best advice for staying connected to your imagination while juggling parenting, work, and life!
How often do we wait until we’re overly frustrated with something we can’t do before we reach out and ask for help?
Admitting when we aren’t capable of doing something is hard and can even be pretty scary (especially something we should be able to do). After all, we want to come across as capable, have-it-all-together people who offer help to others – not admit we need it ourselves.
This month, we’re going to be exploring the value of collaboration and how we can work together to be even better, starting with asking and inviting.
How many times have you thought or even said “I really should…” in the last 24 hours?
I should have taken that job
I really should get more sleep
I should have committed to less
I should…
We’re all guilty of saying (or thinking) these phrases. Known as the “s” word of busy people, the act of “shoulding” all over ourselves and others is the fastest route to blame, guilt, and even shame.
Imagine what life would be like if you embraced more self-compassion and ditched this default reaction of “shoulding” and ruminating on what didn’t happen or hasn’t occurred yet.
This month, we're focusing on enhancing compassion. Let’s start together!
