There's a mindset that keeps parents stuck and suffering, and really holds us back. We have a lot more control in our lives than we sometimes believe, and it can take some gentle nudging (or tough love, for some of us) to help us see things for what they are.

Changing our mindset in this one area can make a big difference in our lives and empower us as parents and leaders of our family.

[04:20] We often CAN do the things we say we can't do...we've really just chosen NOT to do them.

[09:29] Saying "I can't" breeds desperation, anxiety, and depression.

[11:05] We have nearly endless choices over the majority of things in our lives (80%).

[12:58] Why do we choose not to? Sometimes we just don't want to.

[14:10] Sometimes we aren't willing to pay the price.

[16:40] Sometimes it's just not a priority for us.

[17:08] We need to take ownership of our choices.

[19:04] Reframing our choices is empowering and can help us through difficult circumstances.

So instead of saying "I can't", which is true only 20% of the time, own your choice: Say you don't want to, you aren't willing to pay the price, or you're prioritizing other things. Then when you need to, remind yourself of the choices you're making, and why you're making them.

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