The Convenient Counselor

In this episode, Briana talks about the top question she is asked as a counselor - "is this normal?" Plus learn more about a suggested alternative question and how it can alleviate some fears. 

Just like the title sounds, this short episode is a pep talk from Briana for you to visit and re-visit anytime you feel overwhelmed! We've all been there, and sometimes we just need to be cheered on a bit!

What kind of "deposits" are you making into your emotional bank? Are you making tiny deposits of shame? Learn more about this unhealthy habit (that we all do regularly), and how to combat it on a daily basis.

How do you connect with those in your life? Answering this question is the goal of this episode, and learning how the root of each relationship can impact you on a regular basis!

Three main points:
1. The root of your relationship shapes your expectations
2. How you attract someone is how you keep them
3. Not every relationship needs to be profound

References:
Vital Friends book by Tom Rath
https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Friends-People-Afford-Without/dp/1595620079

Episode 15 - Friendship/Mat Carriers
https://www.brianaleach.com/post/episode-15-friendship-mat-carriers

Continuing from Episode 40 on the importance of how we begin and end our day, this episode presents 3 questions to ask at the end of your day, before you go to sleep. Gratitude, introspection, and kindness can help you wrap up each day, and you are worth taking the brief moments to put these questions into practice!

How do you start each day? In this episode, three questions to help begin your morning are presented - moments of gratitude, introspection, and kindness.

Episodes referenced:
https://www.brianaleach.com/post/episode-24-motivation-vs-momentum
https://www.brianaleach.com/post/episode-9-say-the-nice-words

What do you love about yourself? What makes you unique? If the answers to those questions are not readily available, there might be some personal growth that needs to happen. Learn more about the importance of these positive revelations, as well as a framework to help makes this question easier to answer.

Why do we tend to move away from things that make us uncomfortable? Do we feel we need to understand and "solve" every little discomfort? In this episode, the idea of sitting with our discomfort is introduced, as well as four pointers for knowing how to handle moments of discomfort.

Continuing on the previous episode's topic of redefining the way you describe your "strong-willed" child, this episode provides six practical tips on working with children who are naturally defiant or who prefer to be in control. Intentional parenting/caregiving is HARD WORK, but these children deserve our best efforts!

Have you or a loved one been labeled as "strong-willed?" Unfortunately this term can have a negative connotation, and while it might not be meant as that, the effects can be long lasting. Learn three questions you should ask before working with children that might present a challenge, and help shift your mindset in this first of two episodes on this topic.