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60. Mama triggers and reactions
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Hello Mama, here is what we dive into today: our triggers and reactions
As moms, we often get triggered by our children’s behaviors, such as tantrums, meltdowns, or potty training challenges, which can evoke deep emotions like frustration and anger. Additionally, high stress levels, disorganization at home, or mental overload can exacerbate these triggers, making it harder to remain calm.
To manage these triggers, it's important to recognize and address our inner child wounds. This involves reassuring ourselves that certain childhood behaviors are normal and allowing ourselves to heal from past negative experiences. Understanding the natural pace of child development and practicing patience is crucial, as helping too much can hinder a child's learning process. Preparing for the inevitable messiness of learning processes like self-feeding or potty training, both practically and emotionally, can also make a significant difference.
One effective strategy for managing reactions is mental rehearsal. By visualizing challenging situations and practicing calming responses, we can train our emotional regulation and prepare for real-life scenarios. Regular self-care practices are essential for maintaining emotional balance and control, enabling us to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.
In conclusion, parenting requires preparation and emotional regulation. Just as athletes use mental rehearsal to enhance their performance, moms can use it to improve their responses to their children’s behaviors. Being gentle with ourselves, understanding our triggers, and practicing self-care are key steps in becoming the responsive and caring moms we aspire to be.
0:30 Why and how we get triggered
2:57 Healing our own childhood, a few tips
5:25 Learning process and how NOT TO help our child
7: 00 Controlling tough situations with mental rehearsal
9:51 Conclusion
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