Gosh, I love listening to podcasts!
Not only because I need to block out the world sometimes and preserve my sanity, but also because I love learning deeper truths about other people and subsequently myself too!
Here are some that really stood out this year for me on my self discovery journey. Share your favorites in the comments below.
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When I think back to childhood with the memories of hugs, I am one of the lucky ones. My parents liked to hug and I can still remember the feeling of connection and affection.
Today when I think about my parents and miss their hugs, it leaves a deep pain that is indescribable. If I linger there too long, I start the stories of being unlovable or rejectable.
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First of all, let's get clear on the signs of burnout.
Are you experiencing these?
- Emotional exhaustion: Fatigue for caring too much for too long.
- Depersonalization: nothing left to give to anyone
- Decreased sense of accomplishment: an unconquerable sense of futility like nothing you do makes any difference
I find this statement from Atlas of the Heart so powerful, "There are too many people in the world today who decide to live disappointed rather than risk feeling disappointed."
So, the question is...
Are you giving your children opportunities to fail without judgment, blame, and shame?
I recently picked up Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown and quickly realized that it's exactly the kind of book that I love! Getting to know emotions and human behavior so that I can know myself more in parenting and create space for my children to know themselves.
