I just listened to an interview by author Michelle De Angelis about her new book, "Get A Life That Doesn't Suck". Remember, THAT IS WHAT THIS BLOG IS ALL ABOUT!
She shared a quick life tool that I just have to share with all you parents of teens and young adults. When things get tense in your home and you want to be part of the solution and not part of the problem then try this simple 4 steps process:
BACK: {An Acronym for...}
BREATHE: Take multiple deep breaths. Have you ever noticed how people are always telling us parents to breathe? Well, there is a good reason for that. It buys time and it gets oxygen to our heads and hearts before wedo something impulsive that we may regret.
ACKNOWLEDGE: Look at what is happening as an observer and simply acknowledge it. "It is what it is."
CHOOSE: Make a choice of how you are going to respond instead of blowing your steam off and reacting.
KICK INTO GEAR: Make the conscious choice and do it...
I love these simple to remember tips for the heat of the moment. We need every one! In order to keep your sanity... you have to parent in conscious choice.
Sending my best,
Anne
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