Today, we are talking about the spaces we occupy considering where we came from and where we want to be. It is one thing to feel comfortable being your full authentic self in a space and another to feel like we don't belong What you do to fit in is up to you. #belonging #fittingin #takeupspace #beingauthentic #impostersyndrome

Today, we are talking about the knowing that comes with experience and especially going through hard things. Yes there is healing and growing from the things we don't choose. The knowing we gain is so important to creating trust that we can do whatever we need to get through the challenges life throws at us. Building the wealth of understanding, skills, and tools we get from going through life. The older we get, if we are so fortunate to have more time on the planet. #knowing #hardthings #skills #trustyourself #mentalhealth #growthmindset

Today, we are talking about how to get through the challenges that seem to come one after the other. The shit storm that happens in everyone's life at one point or another. It's helpful to check your facts, control what you can, and recognize all of it is temporary. We can relate to those times when unexpected things happen and we feel unprepared. Remember, you have been able to get through every other storm before now. #mentalhealth #anxiety #weatherthestorm #checkyourfacts

Today, we are talking about the things we learn from our parents, including what not to do. It is helpful to consider all the elements it takes to be an effective and consistent parent considering all the elements of influence. No, parents doesn't come with a handbook but there are lots of ways to become better at it at any stage. #parenting #readabook #onthejobtrainting #mentalhealth #whatnottodo

Today, we are talking about the slow problems we take for granted or avoid. A slow problem are those things we know are issues and we tend to sweep them under the rug or ignore hoping they change on their own. What happens is they eventually become larger issues and get overwhelming over time. It is helpful to have conversations or address them when they are small so they don't have bigger consequences that can end connection or contentment. #slowproblem #conflict #communication #elephantintheroom

Today, we are talking about how to change or get out of challenging situation or circumstance that is uncomfortable or not serving the version of you that you're in. The first step is to acknowledge and accept the situation for what it is. Let go of the idea that there is potential or it will get better. Look for models or other ways of doing the thing. Finally, create just one step to start building a different circumstance. Any one of us can change but it takes consistent effort. #gettingout #makingchange #lookforward #acceptance

Today, we are talking about if something is a tap or a drain. If something is a tap, it moves us forward or gives us energy. Drains limit our motivation or make us feel lower or empty. We can remind ourselves of what motivates us or what keeps us struck in unhelpful patterns. #tapordrain #motivation #movingforward #skillbuilding

Today, we are talking about how we show the people around us how to behave. We get an opportunity to show up and be the leaders or communicators we want in our lives. We get to model the behavior we learn and share it with people we care about. The key is to choose wisely and work to normalize healthy coping. #modelingbehavior #parenting #rolemodel #leadership