From the outside, we see each other as managing humans. Juggling our way through life. But when we have the invisible balls added in to our mix, we are furiously trying to stay afloat - arms and hands waving, hyper focusing, and dropping some of the typical balls, because the heavy ones need more of us mentally and emotionally.
Why does mindset matter? Our mindset plays a vital role in how we show up - with ourself, significant others, strangers, children, a boss, and colleagues. Heck, even our pets. If we walk around with a negative mindset thinking "the world is out to get me", "I don't matter", "I messed up again", we carry that mindset into most things we do and touch.
When I started my coaching training in 2020, it was a pretty intense program. I remember one of the peer-coaching sessions, I was describe as resilient over and over again. It was meant to be a compliment about my character - always rising up, finding a way, and facing challenges with successful outcome. I was strong and dependable. The person that people turned to because of my resiliency.
Whether you’re in active parenting years, or working on parenting your inner child, there is something freeing about having a routine. Here’s are some reasons why, and how, to incorporate routine into your life for successful transitions.
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Are you ever a bull in a China shop? I have the privilege of volunteering in a few classrooms, and teach through a program called YMCA's Project Cornerstone. Recently in classes, I read the book Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson. Here's a link to the video read-aloud if you're interested.
Recently, I was caught driving toward the middle of a beautiful mountain ranges. To my left, a snow kissed mountain range was subdued, sitting in the shadows. To my right, a snow kissed mountain range was bright, absorbing the sunshine. Both mountain ranges were equally beautiful and majestic. Both coexisted, and both created beauty.
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