Are you a Boomers II or beginning of Generation X? Are you having questions as you are raising your kids or stepping into the empty nest stage? The New Space of Tournaments I’m a mom of two scholar athletes, so in order to help other moms and parents, I wrote Parenting Scholar Athletes. Because I never experienced playing my sport at such a competitive level, taking my daughters to their sporting tournaments was a new space for me. Being around…
At my age, I do not use the New Year Resolution the same as others. For me, it is a new beginning in which I can do better. In order to accomplish this, I view the resolution as a tool and not as something to fear. I look back on my past year and think about what I enjoyed and what I no longer want. This can be anything from feelings, fears, emotions, reactions, and my past points of view….
As a friend was going through the feelings of a parent being sick in the hospital, she took a walk in nature. She always swears by it. To her, it is her meditative walk that helps her open up her mind. On this particular walk, she texted me what came to her. That is when she said, “I love Mother Nature. She always speaks to me.” Take a Nature Walk Of course we have all heard that a walk can…
Have you ever let the voices inside your head get the better of you? Do you wonder why you head right to the negative talk when things don’t go your way? Are you someone who sees it coming and try to avoid that path, yet still feel those spiraling feelings? Spiraling is Part of the Process Take a breath, exhale and remind yourself those spiraling feelings are there to help you release. I remember spending a whole day reading, researching,…
Their Sport is Played on the Court and in Their Mind Your child’s sport isn’t only played on the court, but also in their mind. Let’s start by stating the fact that not every student athlete is going to make it to first string in college let alone the professional level. But realize that your child may be playing the sport on the court and in her mind. Controlling Your Athlete Today’s sports are becoming so popular as well as…
To all the new moms and parents who have recently joined the world of sports, it can be confusing. For you and your young athlete, here are some tips to help build confidence with positivity. Intention First, hold dear to your heart the intention of why you are doing this with and for your young athlete. It isn’t for them to HAVE to win or score every game. Being in middle school sports is to learn a sport, have fun,…
When your sign to do something literally turns into the fact that your angels wanted you to see a sign, that’s when you know you’re on the right track. Get Out of the Hermit Hut Sometimes we have to work very hard at getting out of the emotions or physical feelings that are weighing us down. After a medical procedure, I took the time to get back on my feet, yet I could feel myself wanting to go back into…
Becoming an empty nester is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. We think of this new stage here and there as we raise our little ones, but always think it is so far off. But then all of a sudden, it’s staring us in the face. Now what to do? How do we stop feeling so sad? Are we going to make it? Looking for Answers The answer is of course you’re going to make it! And…
Sometimes we have to remember that we’re not in control and the universe that is wants only the good for us. When things seem to be falling apart or no longer has that good exciting purpose behind it, it’s time to move forward without it. Only for a Season When we are in this new place, we have to remind ourselves that things can run its course. Not everything that shows up for us will remain. Some of these blessings…
Becoming an empty nester is probably one of the hardest stages to be in as a parent. It comes with so many emotions that seem to freeze us in motion. After everything we’ve done as a parent, it’s like the merry-go-round stops and everyone gets off. The Nest is Empty I remember taking both of my children to college. The first one was hard because she chose a college 3,000 miles away from home. Although I had one child still…