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You may have heard, as a man thinketh, so is he. If we think we are frazzled, we are. If we think we are empowered, we are. Simple yet transforming. Further, what we are told we are, we become, so let’s bring this into our thoughts on how we talk to our kids.
- Be patient with your kids. Create meaning for and with them. Let them see that life is a creative journey and endeavor. Treat your mind and spirit as the most magnificent pieces of jewels. They are, and they are always there ready to help you live exceptionally. Your mind will help you accomplish whatever you desire. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your child. Decide to live a life of excellence. Believe you can do it. Start expecting the best from yourself. Tell your kids they can succeed. Talk about their fantastic future with creative abandon. Verbally paint a gorgeous picture of the future for and with them.
- Teach your kids how valuable they are. Teach them today that they are worthy in all ways, as our world is abundant and unlimited. If you get self-value in their mind now, it will reap enormous benefits. What you sow today, you will reap in a multiplied manner soon. If you talk to your kids today about their infinite worth, they will believe it. If you tell them today about how hard life is and they will always have to work hard to make a living, they may think that too. Speak to them about growth and becoming. Nurture concepts of value to them instead of thoughts of lack. Teach them to enjoy giving.
- Step back for a bit and realize you are meant to play and enjoy yourself in life. Tap into your inner drive. Tap into your internal why. Trust yourself. Believe that you know what to do. Listen to the voice within.
- Play! Play with your kids. Laugh with them. Get on their level. Spend one day not saying you’re busy. And watch what happens. Life opens up. Understand that life is long. We have a great deal of time each day. Make use of it! Play and endless curiosity are secrets to perpetual growth. Connect with your children––in a meaningful and productive way.
- Live in excitement. Get rid of fear. Do not be afraid of life. Believe and know that life is and can be abundant and beautiful. The more that you understand it, the more it will be. Explore and laugh. Rediscover your carefree attitude. No worrying. Instead, start dreaming, doing, becoming. Being a parent is not an excuse for not doing––for not living an optimal life. Experiment more in your life. Take risks. Ralph Waldo Emerson says, “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” Find what inspires you. Do something that lights you up.
- Take care of yourself. When you think of your self, you automatically take care of your kids. There is always time. Don’t say you have no time to do what you want to do. Stay up 20 minutes longer each night. A little each day will take you far. A little each day will result in significant accomplishments compared to none each day. Know that you are time. Your children are one of the most significant parts of your life, but you need to nurture and form yourself as well. Keep big goals, dreams, ideas, and plans running while being a parent. Choose to be strong. Teach honesty, integrity, peace, flexibility, and flow.
- Develop the habit of making decisions––both for yourself and for your kids. Don’t let decisions get made at the last minute. Decide quickly and change as you go if needed. Every day is a new beginning and chance to make it better than the day before. You are already excellent. It is your job to realize how amazing you are. Empower yourself. No one else can do this for you. It is up to you. Permit yourself. We all need to motivate ourselves to keep going further.
Work to remove the critical voice, and enhance the understanding voice. Let your child shine. Respect your child. Let her or him grow organically. Encourage and nourish their unique passions without criticism.
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”
––Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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