Simplify Your Busy Family Life: What's Really Behind Your Stress?

When you snap

You know that moment when you snap -- and immediately regret it?

When your child's face falls or your partner goes quiet, and you think,

"I didn't meant to say it like that."

“I hate that I yelled again.”

“I’m becoming the parent I swore I wouldn’t be.”

Your breaking point

That moment is not failure. It is your “breaking point.” That’s your body’s way of saying:

“Enough. Something deeper needs your attention. It’s time to do things differently.”

Stress isn’t the enemy – it’s communication.

Progression of the Stress Response

This "breaking point" happens when your body has too many distressing moments. Distress can add up to the point of being "too much" - when you are overwhelmed physically and emotionally. This is when the best "stress management" advice and techniques are needed. Techniques such as breathing, stretching, and taking a walk can be in the moment-life-changing. But if you don't address what's hidden behind your distress, the distress is likely to return. When your body is physically and emotionally ready, you can address the stressors: What can be prevented? What can be changed?

What’s really triggering your stress?

In this free interactive coaching talk, Parent Coach Jennifer Watanabe will help you identify what's fueling your distress and why. You need to understand what’s really triggering your stress because if you don’t understand what’s causing your stress in the first place, what overwhelms you, you won’t be able to prevent your stressors from overtaking your life.

This coaching event is for busy, stressed-out parents who

· Are tired of being told to “just relax” or to “breathe” without a plan to make life's circumstances better.

· Are tired of arguing, snapping, and yelling despite the best of intentions.

· Are always pressed for time because of their work and family commitments.

What You’ll Leave With

· Insight into your unique stressors and stress triggers

· Awareness of when you are approaching your “Breaking Point.”

· Words to use to strengthen your relationships with your loved ones in the “heat of the moment.”

What's Next? End the cycle of overwhelm

Transform how you manage your life’s stressors. Because your stress management isn’t just about how you’re coping. Once you have begun identifying your stress triggers, you might want to start managing your stressors. You can interrupt your "overwhelm cycle." After this talk if you are interested in learning more about how to Simplify Your Busy Family Life, please contact me: Jennifer@ResourcesForParenting.com.

About the Presenter:

Jennifer Watanabe has spent nearly three decades helping busy parents. For 24 years, she taught Positive Parenting classes at Bellevue College in Washington state. She’s worked with hundreds of parents over the years, offering support that’s practical, encouraging, and never judgmental. She’s a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator as well as a PCI Certified Parent Coach® through Seattle Pacific University.

Jennifer@ResourcesForParenting.com

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