A2c NLP Practitioner

02/09/2018

Danger Beware of bull

This notice really reminded me to watch my internal voice. Watch those negative thoughts. Beware of bull!!!
We cannot change the past or control the future, but we can change our perception of it.
No amount of beating ourselves up about the past can change the past. No amount of worry will change the future.

So, watch those negative thoughts. If a negative thought pops into your head, ask yourself

• What evidence is there for this thought?
• Is the answer - no evidence - take action! Change it - what thought would be more useful.
• Is the answer - yes, there is evidence - take action! Change it -what thought would be more useful. Ask yourself can I change or control the situation? What action would be more useful in the situation.

As you become more aware of your thought process you will quickly learn to be
‘beware of the bull!!’

13/08/2018

The perfect Holiday!
Recently on holidays, we got chatting about some amazing holidays that we have been on over the years. The conversation went something like this:

Me: ‘Remember that holiday we had in the south of France Kids? Wasn't it perfect?
Child #1: Yes Mum!!! I remember you putting hotdogs in the microwave and they exploded everywhere!!! Followed by full belly laughs from everyone!!

Not quite the response I was looking for ...

Me: ‘Remember the day we went to that lovely little village and the beautiful views on the drive?
Child #2: Yes, remember that massive truck stop and you went into the wrong bathroom and you got us little travel packs with a book and lots of cool stuff in them!
A TRUCKSTOP and me going into the men’s shower area is what they remember of that trip.
All stories that followed all the imperfect things that had happened while trying to create the perfect holiday from a parent's perspective!

Lesson Learned after all this time!

Stop striving to be a perfect parent

For me trying to be that perfect parent lead to harsh-judgment and lack of self-compassion. These little stories from my children showed me when I made mistakes and laughed it off or showed self-compassion to myself- These were the perfect moments. They were learning it's ok to make mistakes, to forgive yourself and move on and have some fun while doing it!

25/07/2018

You’re off to great places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting!
So ….get on your way!
- Dr Seuss

23/07/2018

Are you worried about your children's reading over the summer?
Try this - Social learning.
Pick a topic that you and your little ones are interested in. For example; an animal, a city, where you are going on holidays - anything at all. Using the resources, you have at home or even better your local library, each of you research the topic. There is only one rule - Learn to teach each other!
Using keywords, facts and drawings, create a poster including all the information that you found interesting. You can use whatever arts and craft materials you have at home!
Now for the social learning part - Your little one explains what they have learned about the topic using their poster then you share what you have learned too. You can then share all the combined learnings to the rest of the family.
It's a lovely way to engage children with reading, writing and artwork.

Thanks to mBIT training for introducing me to this at the weekend. If you are interested in this concept look out for this book - Social. Why Our Brains Are Wired To Connect - Matthew Lieberman.

21/07/2018

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17/07/2018

The power of thought

Your life begins with the thoughts in your mind. Become aware and only allow thoughts that serve you well.

01/07/2018

Positive thoughts + a plan = positive outcome!!

What happens in your life is directly related to where you place your attention. Where your energy goes your life will flow.
Become aware of the thoughts you are thinking, be open to all the possible that are before you, and then decide on a course of action.

30/06/2018

Love this

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over day after day expecting a different result.
Everything begins with the thoughts in your mind.

The fastest way to change your life is to change your thinking.
Sit in quiet with yourself and become aware of your thoughts today.
Awareness is the key to change.

29/06/2018

Are you planning for positive results, or just hoping something good will happen?
Hope and plans go hand in hand.

Hope is the start of change. Let the positive thought be the start of change. Hope is the start to finding the solution to your situation, but solutions need a clear plan and concrete action.

So, move beyond passing positive thoughts about change and start taking small actions, small steps.

28/06/2018

Interesting read

We adults aren’t the only ones who struggle with fears – kids do, too. A therapist explains what children worry about most (according to their age)...

27/06/2018

Great tips

WAYS TO CALM AN ANXIOUS OR EMOTIONAL CHILD

Kids who are prone to anxiousness, meltdowns, emotional grounding issues or behavior struggles can really benefit from a few of these methods.

https://messymotherhood.com/50-calm-down-tips-for-parents/