What a difference being self-aware and intentional makes! 

Especially as we do our best to guide these little human beings through myriad challenges and onto a fulfilling and happy existence. Parenting is hard, and it is relentless. We can end up running from pillar to post, not taking time to realy set our intentions or being aware of our own emotional states or snap judgements and evaluations of situations and behaviour. 

Becoming more self-aware, allows us to step away from our emotional reactions and needs of the ego, and make decisions that benefit our children, and ourselves in the short and long term.

Being intentional with our own words and behaviour and the impact we want them to have, allows us to avoid so many pitfalls lying in wait to scupper what could be excellent moments to teach and guide our children and model the type of responses and action we want them to adopt.

Every day offers so many moments where a few seconds of intentional thought and deeper self-awareness make all the difference to creating a positive atmosphere in our homes and building relationships of trust and deep connection with the members of our families.