50. Intentionally Enjoying Life Even Though Things Are Hard

Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment

Some people think that being a parent coach means I have it all figured out. Hah! I’ll tell you about a situation that happened just last week that will show you how untrue this is!

Even though I’m a coach, and Seth’s a mentor, we’re not done. We’re still a work in progress. And we always will be. But by being intentional, and realizing the growth we’ve been through, we can learn to find joy, even in hard moments.

Life gets hard sometimes, and breaking the cycle of old habits and patterns isn’t easy. Hah, I noticed it myself just last week! (I’ll tell you all about it in the episode) I know you’re putting in all the hard work and are trying to help your family. And then sometimes, hard times arrive and life is difficult and overwhelming, leading to frustration. Why aren’t things going well for you? You’re trying so hard!

Oh, I’ve been there. So has Seth. And so has every other parent on this journey. It’s completely normal. And you know what? You now have the insights to know you can take a step back and realize this is just a hard moment that will pass. Let’s learn more about this in today’s episode!

In this episode on intentionally enjoying life even though things are hard, we discuss:

• Accepting that life is hard sometimes;
• The importance of living a balanced life;
• Setting intentions around connection;
• Breaking the cycle of old patterns and habits;
• Enjoying life even though things are hard

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And remember parents, the change begins with us.

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