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Welcome to video 18 in our challenge series! This challenge is created to help you make the space in your life to begin your journey to Empty Nest Success. Don't hesitate to log in and ask questions in the comment section!
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Describe a time when you shared your emotions with your child. How did it go?
What would you change about it, if you could do it over again?
Reflect on a time when you felt like you had to hide your emotions from your child. What impact did it have on you?
"What if you shared the emotions you are experiencing with your child?"
Was there something today that brought you joy/made you laugh/got your creative juices going? If not, take a look at this list for some ideas of things you may want to try in the future.
Beautiful soul, amazing human, how are you doing? I'm cheering you on. I'm super excited that you've made it this far. We're almost two thirds of the way done - almost almost almost. I'm excited! This video is perfectly wrapped up what it needs to say. And it's also a reinforcement of a concept that I brought up in an earlier video with emotions. So, really consider [giggles] you know the drill: journal if you like, have some fun today, find something that brings you joy and do that. And that's a glimmer of a future video. Have a great one. See you next time. You are amazing.
00:48 The topic today is to be honest with your children. As a parent, you may experience fear, sadness, anger and many other emotions. Most parents manage to hide their feelings. But what if you shared yours with your children? For example, what if as they head off on an adventure, you were to share, "I'm so excited for you. But it also brings up sadness because I'll miss you. I'll miss small things that have become routine for me. I might even cry. I'm simply processing through the change, but I know I'll be okay."
It is a gift for your child to see that you have emotions and that expressing them is okay. Ultimately, there's no right or wrong way to do this and trust that you'll figure out what works best for you, over time. Of course remember that you are amazing!