Hello!
it’s about how we choose to respond when we are.”
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last blog post. I usually have them ready for every Friday at 6 AM BST, but on March 21st, I was unwell, and the following Friday, I just couldn’t find it in myself to work much at all. The great thing about running my own business is that I get to choose my hours, and oh my gosh, did I need that time off!
My son turned 5 on March 25th, but truth be told, it feels like he went back in age and turned 3. His energy has been completely different since his birthday—every single day, he’s been rude, demanding, emotional, and just a lot. I’ve never felt dread picking him up from school before, but there was one day when I just felt like crying because I didn’t have it in me to handle more of whatever was going on with him.
But yesterday, for the first time since his birthday, he actually seemed like himself again. He was happy, did things without me having to ask, was loving, kind, cuddly—just his normal self. This morning before school, he was really good too. So, fingers crossed, I have my happy little boy back!
I know I’m not alone in this—kids go through phases, and some parents experience these kinds of behaviors more often. That’s why I wanted to share how I handle it. The steps I take are simple, but the challenge is finding the patience and strength to follow through instead of reacting emotionally. So many times in the past, I’ve blown up, but with consistent mindfulness work, it gets easier.
That’s not to say I never lose my cool—I’m only human. But I remind myself to stop and breathe before reacting. I think about my next move before making it. One thing I find really helpful is stepping outside for five minutes to breathe and allow my thoughts to settle. At first, I don’t try to change how I’m thinking or feeling—I just sit with it. After a few minutes, I bring myself into mindfulness by focusing on my breath, taking slow, deep breaths to naturally calm myself down. Then, I ground myself by noticing what I can see, hear, and touch. This simple practice brings me back to the present moment, and once I feel centered, I’m ready to go back inside.
I haven’t had to do this for a while now because I’ve been in a good headspace. Looking back at how I’ve handled my son over the last couple of weeks, I realize that a few years ago, I would have lost it completely. But now, I’ve stayed calm—it’s just made me feel sad rather than angry. And I think that’s progress.
One thing I absolutely love is creating my own personalized meditations. For example, in this situation with my son, I could create a meditation that focuses on gratitude—gratitude for all the good things in my life, gratitude for the wonderful things about my little boy, and using positive affirmations to refocus my mind and reinforce positive thinking. I could also include a visualization practice, imagining him being calm, kind, and happy. This not only helps shift my mindset but also supports manifesting the desired outcome.
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I hope this post helps anyone going through a tough phase with their little ones. Just remember to be kind to yourself—you’re doing your best. And if you need a moment to breathe, take it. You deserve it.
XO, Leanne
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