Tools of Life is written and produced by Julie Ford of Julz of Life where we've been supporting parents and teens as they navigate the challenging richness of raising the next generation. This stage of life is full of our own "remember when" and "oh boy, here we go" moments that we can choose to either DREAD or RELISH. No stage of parenting should need to be endured. JOY is a choice and that's where we've started our continuing conversation:
7 Habits I've Adopted Since Choosing JOY! And this third habit points the light on surrendering. When we DO, DO MORE and OVERdo til we're hustled out and still not getting anywhere, it's time to slow down, and sit with open palms in surrender.
On Tools of Life, we offer you something to ponder, something to practice, and something to play with. Here you go!
Ponder:
“If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it.” - Toni Morrison
Practice:
OPEN YOUR PALMS - let GO, sit still, and breathe in some goodness for a change.
We make fun of the idea "go to your happy place" but there's something to it.
Play with:
Feeling bad about the "not joyful" feelings?
Try EFT or tapping. Emotional Freedom Technique. It’s a little on the odd side, but it works. It gives you a space to feel what’s going on, the possibility that you could see it another way, and then the choice to move things that one notch toward better.
Nick and Jessica Ortner. TheTappingSolution.com.
Resources:
Emotion Freedom Technique (or "tapping") works to restore energy back to balance after large and small disruptions or trauma.
Here's a great video explanation with Nick Ortner who demonstrates how it works.
A great way to get started with putting EFT into practice is to check out this 21-Day challenge text with Nick Ortner.
About the "7 Habits I've Adopted Since Choosing JOY" series - After going through alife swamp, Julie learned a few lessons about climbing out of the muck and thriving. Each of these nuggets is a show in itself, so that's just what we're all about in this series! Buckle up for some perspective to help you get from "frustrated and frazzled" to "laughing and lovin it" faster.
Tools of Life - where we bring enough levity and perspective to you on Friday that you love the weekend big time and make people wonder what on EARTH got into you by Monday.
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