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Kids & Family:Parenting
I (Rachel) cried today. It was because of the stress and pressure and overwhelm of 'all the things' I have to get done by a looming deadline, and it was sparked by the small irritations of family life.
So Greg and I do what we usually do in a situation like this -- we sat down and psychoanalyzed WHY I was crying so we could process the 'emotional stacking' to help me get back to a positive state (and then recorded this episode π ).
But this isn't something I do only when I cry or feel overwhelmed by stress.
This is a similar process to something I do on my own anytime I'm feeling a lower-level emotion that is below contentment or satisfaction -- things like disappointment, doubt, worry, irritation, frustration, or discouragement.
This is the same process Greg has been doing for 20+ years -- anytime he feels doubt, worry, dissatisfaction, impatience, irritation, frustration, or discontent.
In fact, he's gotten so good at it that, unless appropriate, he's learned to process these lower-level emotions in seconds so he can very quickly return to higher-level emotions like passion, excitement, love, enthusiasm, and joy, which is where he spends 95+% of his time.
How did we learn to do this?
How do we manage to remain in a positive mental and emotional state MOST of the time -- despite all of the stress, strain, challenge, and pressure required to run a business, homeschool and raise 7-kids, travel to 50+ countries, and live a high-achieving, extraordinary family life?
Listen to this episode now to learn how we do it and how YOU can do it too.
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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extraordinary-family-life/message#258 How to Prevent & Manage Overwhelm as a Parent of Young Kids, While Pursuing BIG Dreams & Goals
#257 Practicalities of Travel as a Family, Budget Saving Tips, + How to Worldschool (No Matter Your Schooling Choice)
#256 How to Become More CAPABLE So You Can Do The Work to Achieve Your Extraordinary Life, Marriage & Family
#255 Stop Calling it 'ADHD' -- It's NOT a Disorder, It's Normal
#254 What to Do When Your Spouse is Not 'Showing Up' or Investing in Your Extraordinary Marriage/Life
#253 Sex IS a NEED for an Extraordinary Marriage
#252 "No Job for Our Teens" How We Teach a Wealth & Entrepreneur Mindset
#251 Managing (& Modeling) Screen Time Usage & Addiction in Kids & Adults
#250 Wokeism is a Cult that is Destroying Society
#249 Here's Why You & Your Spouse Disagree (Understanding the Values Hierarchy) PLUS Tips to Motivate Teens
#248 Can I Expect MORE from my Kids Even if my Spouse Isn't Setting an Example?
#247 What to do When You're Both INSPIRED & DEPRESSED by Listening to Our Podcast
#246 Why 'Every' Family* Should Homeschool Their Kids if They Want EXTRAORDINARY Outcomes
#245 Face & OVERCOME the (Inevitable) Obstacles to Your Family's Goals & Dreams!
#244 Make NEXT Year Your Best Yet! How to Turn Your Family Dreams into Reality
#243 Why You Don't Enjoy Parenthood As Much As You'd Hoped You Would
#242 HOW to (Enjoy) Spending More Time with Your Spouse & Kids
#241 Stop Controlling Your Kids & Instead Gain Their Love, Respect & Admiration
#240 Dealing with Picky Eaters & Empowering a Lifetime of Healthy Food Choices
#239 Stop Punishing. Learn How to (Effectively) Discipline Your Kids
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