5 Minute Motivation – Ending the Yelling Habit (Phrase #5 to Help)
5 Minute Motivation – Ending the Yelling Habit (Phrase #5 to Help)
We’re focusing this month on empowering ourselves to end the reactive & stressful habit of yelling.
This week we’re acknowledging that often our fear of someone getting hurt, triggers us to react super quickly (and yell!) … instead of slowing down to intentionally think about the best way to respond to the challenging situation.
This week I cover the 5th phrase of 10 from my latest article on Mother.ly…10 Phrases to Say (or Tell Yourself) When You’re Tempted to Yell.
I encourage parents to acknowledge their fear and use “I statements” that maximize our chances of influencing our kids to do what we ask of them.
Trading in “you statements” such as:
- YOU need to stop
- YOU are always talking back
- YOU need to stop taking your brother’s toys
- YOU never listen to what I say
for new “I statements” that come across a lot cleaner and more respectful to our kids (causing them to WANT to cooperate with us more).
- I need you to step away from the door
- I would like you to ask your borther for a turn instead of grabbing
- I need your help in getting the kitchen clean after dinner
- I would like you to listen to me and I will listen to you
Try it out and leave a comment below if it helps you avoid yelling!
Be sure to check out Chrissy Powers Sure, Babe Podcast and the episode I recorded with her about challenging seasons!
Our recent conversation on “Finding Purpose in Challenging Seasons of Parenthood” is a great listen and will bring you hope and encouragement if you’re in the servitude trenches of parenthood. Click HERE to listen.
DO YOU STRUGGLE TO FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR PARENTING APPROACH, WORRYING “AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING?”
DO YOU DEEPLY WISH YOUR CHILDREN WOULD LISTEN, COOPERATE & RESPECT YOU MORE?
ARE THERE TIMES WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR TEMPER AND JUST CAN’T FIND THE PATIENCE TO REMAIN CALM WITH YOUR KIDS?
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