If you’re a parent or a parent-to-be, you’ve likely heard of the concept ‘conscious parenting’. BUT, ▪️ How do you know if you’re parenting UNconsciously?▪️ What are examples of these so-called UNconscious parenting ways? ▪️ What are you do if you *are* parenting UNconsciously? We’ve put together a free workbook titled ‘4 Conscious Parenting Mistakes to Avoid‘, which encapsulates the teaching and exercises of our conscious parenting workshop. This is a guide to what may be holding you …
Last week I wrote to you about the necessity of developing a healthier relationship to your feelings in order to have emotional intelligence and high performance in your life. In order to do this, we need to understand that all feelings are neutral. They are not good or bad; they just are. They are part of the human experience. Sure, we often label feelings like joy, happiness, love, and gratitude as “good” feelings. And feelings …
I created a fun new habit I want to share with you. It helps me slow down and be present. It helps me savor special moments. (Savoring is a high-impact way of practicing gratitude.) It helps me create memories, which improves feelings of contentment. It helps me enjoy life more. It’s something I call snapshots. When my little boys who aren’t so little any more are wrapped up tight in a brotherly embrace, I take …
We are moving. At the end of May my husband and I decided the timing was finally right to pursue buying our dream house on two acres of land so our family could spend more time in nature. But it’s the middle of a pandemic, well-meaning people said. But the economy is unstable, they added. But it’s so much work and you have two young kids home, they cautioned. We didn’t listen. One of the …
Somehow, I didn’t know Friday was International Yoga Day until I was on my mat in Child’s Pose beginning my noon class. In honor of this holiday and the practice that has quite literally changed my life, I wanted to take a few minutes to honor my yoga journey. The first time I ever did yoga was in college at the University of Minnesota Duluth. It was part of a Psychology of Personal Development class …