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Welcome to video 27 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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Reflect on your current ideas and expectations about your future relationship with your child. Are there any preconceived notions you need to let go of in order to embrace their individual journey?
What story do you want to tell yourself about your role in your child's future?
What steps can you take to create a parental relationship that ignores societal expectations and reflects your authentic selves?
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, [this is] video 27, and after today we have only three more videos left. I hope that you have found some really good seeds to assist you in your life going forward. If you are excited to dive into more of these concepts - to ask questions, get some more coaching, and you haven't already joined the C.E.O. Training Team to Empty Nest Success, I invite you to join us. In the workbook, this one that's early in the program, it's completely free, you can download it, you will find some extra bonus options near the back:
High level, just wanted to throw that out there because you have almost made it to the end. And if you haven't seen this, I'd like you to note it.
01:07 This video is pretty straightforward. We're talking about your thoughts again, but a little differently. Instead of your story about your child's future, this is your story about the relationship that you and your child are going to have. So when you combine all the thought work that you've been doing; feeling your emotions; changing stories that are especially future-focused, and learning who you are [while] remembering that [you're] transitioning into a coach role for your child; and putting all these things together. This is a nice reminder, to check in with the story that you have about your role in your child's future and know that you may have great plans for grandchildren and babysitting or not babysitting or having your own life and your children a) may not be thinking that far ahead. b) They may have a different version right now of what they want that to look like. So know that it is going to change for both of you and grow together. But if you've really sit and fill in that coach role, and you know who you are, it's all going to be good. Enjoy the video. Have a great day, I'll see you next time you are amazing.
02:36 Today's topic: the story you have about your role in your child's future. A quick reminder that it hasn't happened yet. So, let's have some fun editing it and know that your child's future story may be different from yours. And that's okay. You don't have to force your version of the story on them. Also know that your parental relationship is yours and it doesn't have to look the way society has told you it needs to look. Finally, think about your needs and imagine a life where everyone is happy and independent where they can be! You have a fresh start. Maybe you've uncovered who you really are and from there you get to build a relationship with your child for the future - one that works for both of you. Don't you dare forget that you are amazing!