Excuses are the stories that we tell ourselves and others to justify or excuse our actions and results, and they are lies! Excuses Are Lies, and They Hold Us Back They might be innocent, but excuses are nothing more than lies that mask the truth. Just this morning I...
Have you ever had the best of parenting intentions, only to get completely derailed by your teenager and their ability to push your buttons?If so, you are not alone. Here’s what I’ve learned from my own struggles and wins as a parent and coach. We All Have...
Your Relationship Is On You So, here’s both the good and the bad news. Your relationship with your teen is 100% up to you. “. . . But . . . but . . . what?” I know this sounds a little confusing, right? Well, your teen could accidentally light his...
Too many times we focus on changing others and completely neglect the change that we can make. Focus Only On What YOU Can Control Some people credit Gandhi as saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I’m not sure who actually said it,...
Our emotions are triggered by our thoughts and beliefs. If you are angry at your teen, it’s because you‘re judging their situation. Where Does Anger Come From? Anger is an emotion, and our emotions are the result of our thoughts. So, if you are feeling angry, it’s...
We remember to work on our physical health but completely forget about our mental and emotional health. Your Mental and Emotional Health Benefits Others So many parents want their teens to change, improve their mental/emotional health, and behave better. They want...