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Ep. 189 Quiet Wins
Manage episode 446480059 series 2976156
Key Points:
- Host Heidi Benjaminsen discusses the importance of "quiet wins" - personal victories in emotional life and relationships that often go unnoticed
- These wins build confidence and strengthen family relationships, even when others don't explicitly acknowledge them
Notable Quiet Wins Discussed:
- Staying calm and curious during difficult conversations, especially with children
- Not participating in gossip or spreading private information about others
- Declining invitations/opportunities that don't align with your values or energy
- Resisting the urge to correct or give unsolicited advice, especially to children
- Allowing others (particularly children) to manage their own responsibilities
- Speaking positively to yourself after failures or setbacks
- Apologizing without casting blame on others
- Making responsible financial decisions, even when unsexy or invisible
- Remaining non-defensive when facing criticism or belittling comments
- Maintaining a positive attitude after committing to help, even if reluctant
- Disengaging from negative discussions without feeling compelled to respond
- Being direct about important issues while maintaining professionalism
- Avoiding guilt trips with teens/young adults when they decline family activities
Key Takeaway: While these wins may be quiet, their impact is significant - they build trust, strengthen relationships, and develop personal integrity. As Heidi emphasizes, "A confident mother is the greatest gift to her family - not a perfect mother."
Sign up for a consult call here.
190 에피소드
Manage episode 446480059 series 2976156
Key Points:
- Host Heidi Benjaminsen discusses the importance of "quiet wins" - personal victories in emotional life and relationships that often go unnoticed
- These wins build confidence and strengthen family relationships, even when others don't explicitly acknowledge them
Notable Quiet Wins Discussed:
- Staying calm and curious during difficult conversations, especially with children
- Not participating in gossip or spreading private information about others
- Declining invitations/opportunities that don't align with your values or energy
- Resisting the urge to correct or give unsolicited advice, especially to children
- Allowing others (particularly children) to manage their own responsibilities
- Speaking positively to yourself after failures or setbacks
- Apologizing without casting blame on others
- Making responsible financial decisions, even when unsexy or invisible
- Remaining non-defensive when facing criticism or belittling comments
- Maintaining a positive attitude after committing to help, even if reluctant
- Disengaging from negative discussions without feeling compelled to respond
- Being direct about important issues while maintaining professionalism
- Avoiding guilt trips with teens/young adults when they decline family activities
Key Takeaway: While these wins may be quiet, their impact is significant - they build trust, strengthen relationships, and develop personal integrity. As Heidi emphasizes, "A confident mother is the greatest gift to her family - not a perfect mother."
Sign up for a consult call here.
190 에피소드
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