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Do you find the holidays stressful? We would all have to say YES if we’re completely honest. For a pregnant mom, a postpartum mom, or a mom experiencing loss, the holiday obligations can be overwhelming in magnified ways. In today’s solo episode, we will discuss how to survive the holidays and manage stress by setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing self-care. Show Highlights: The holidays: a mix of lovely things and difficult moments with the unseen pressure of motherhood to take care of everyone Boundaries are not easy, and sometimes confusing, but necessary Set boundaries around family, friends, spending, activities, and the time you spend with others Don’t be afraid to communicate what your needs are In spending time at someone’s house, have a set time limit or some kind of communication with your partner to signal when it’s time to go To figure out where you need boundaries, ask yourself, “What brings me stress? What do I find difficult?” Why we feel guilty for setting boundaries How anger and resentment toward others will develop when we don’t set boundaries How pushback from someone else can signal the need for boundaries It’s OK when you need a time-out from the tension of social situations Important skills include knowing when to say NO and when to say YES Why you shouldn’t feel obligated to do things that aren’t good choices for you Allow flexibility and compassion in considering your needs How saying YES and NO protects against resentment building up in relationships Ask yourself what you need when you feel anger, guilt, anxiety, and sadness If sleep and self-care are not on your holiday list, then you will feel depleted Sleep is essential for health and restoration, but especially for pregnant moms, postpartum moms, and moms with loss Give yourself permission NOT to do everything Steps to take to manage stress: Think about times in the past when you’ve ignored your own needs Figure out where you can make adjustments Find places where you can say YES and set limits Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty Why your new holiday regimen should be ways to manage stress, keep your energy level, and feel like yourself What feels restorative, whole, and good to you? Set intentions for baths, yoga, solitary walks, connection time with a friend, alone time, or time with your partner
Topics this week: - Is Harry Tubman really essential to the podcast? (Spoiler alert: YES) - Why is the term PoC STILL a thing? - The reaction to Pride vs Black History Month - Was Amber's win on Love Island a win for all black women?? And much more... Please remember to like/rate and review on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. SC: AP: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/tales…&i=1000423073535 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3bdZFouu…noRfWTGZ0EpygOKg Hit us up on: Instagram - @talesfromtheplantation Facebook - @talesfromtheplantation SoundCloud - @talesfromtheplantation Twitter - @plantationtales Tales from the Plantation is an podcast that started off as a WhatsApp group where friends came to complain about the struggles of being a black person in the workplace, and had a continuous stream of stories about microaggressions, off key comments and downright outrageous behaviour. The monthly podcast features discussions on a variety of topics from a primarily black perspective. If you have a tale about racism you've experienced, whether in the workplace, on the street etc., send it in to talesfromtheplantation@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the next show!
Katy Rank Lev has 3 feral sons. (Her words, not ours!) And up until her first son was born nine years ago, Katy had zero experience living with boys. She recently sent us this message : I just had to write in and tell you all how meaningful your podcast is for me. I have all sisters and 12 female cousins...I never spent time w boys until I had 3! Your podcast is both validating and practical for me. Today, my oldest son asked if he could dismantle the dresser he broke before we hauled it out to the trash. I paused. And then said yes. All of my sons spent several peaceful hours dismantling the broken dresser, categorizing the metal bits they pulled out, splintering the paperboard into evenly sized stakes to hunt vampires. It was the most imaginative and wonderful morning we’ve had in weeks. Thank you for teaching me it’s ok to say yes to that!! As a "boy mom," Katy is not alone. It's so hard for moms of boys to figure out what's OK. We desperately want to raise boys who become decent, respectful men, but we aren't exactly sure if allowing fart jokes at the table will hinder that process. We want our boys to be active, strong and creative, but when they want to take apart furniture or wrestle at the playground, we're not sure if our job is to encourage them or rein them in. And through it all, we feel the weight of other parents' expectations. Learning to live with (and parent) boys is a skill. As Katy discovered, the more you know about boys, the better you can meet their needs -- and the more peaceful and joyful your home will be. In this episode, Janet, Jen & Katy discuss: The value of free play The benefits of saying YES Why you should let your kids use real tools Parenting "firecracker boys" How letting go of your expectations can create a happier home The stupid comments people make when they see an all-boy family Dealing with judgments from moms of girls The importance of connecting with other parents of boys Learning to listen to your instincts Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 156: katyranklev.com -- Katy's website (includes lots of links to her articles!) Comments From Strangers Upon Seeing My 3 Sons Out in Public This Week: An Annotated List -- Katy's Brain,Child article Step Lively: When Baby's Cries Are Cries for Help -- Katy's article about discovering her oldest son has autism Episode 102: Disappointments and Helping Boys Deal with Them -- all about Sam getting his 4-wheel license Savage Park - BuildingBoys blog post about a free-range playground in Japan 11 Tips for Surviving -- & Thriving -- With Boys in the House -- Parade article by Jen 4 Ways to Make Your House Movement-Friendly -- article by Jen
Do you find the holidays stressful? We would all have to say YES, if we’re completely honest. For a pregnant mom, a postpartum mom, or a mom experiencing loss, the holiday obligations can be overwhelming in magnified ways. In today’s solo episode, we will discuss how to survive the holidays and manage stress by setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing self-care. Show Highlights: The holidays: a mix of lovely things and difficult moments with the unseen pressure of motherhood to take care of everyone Boundaries are not easy, and sometimes confusing, but necessary Set boundaries around family, friends, spending, activities, and the time you spend with others Don’t be afraid to communicate what your needs are In spending time at someone’s house, have a set time limit or some kind of communication with your partner to signal when it’s time to go To figure out where you need boundaries, ask yourself, “What brings me stress? What do I find difficult?” Why we feel guilty for setting boundaries How anger and resentment toward others will develop when we don’t set boundaries How pushback from someone else can signal the need for boundaries It’s OK when you need a time-out from the tension of social situations Important skills include knowing when to say NO and when to say YES Why you shouldn’t feel obligated to do things that aren’t good choices for you Allow flexibility and compassion in considering your needs How saying YES and NO protects against resentment building up in relationships Ask yourself what you need when you feel anger, guilt, anxiety, and sadness If sleep and self-care are not on your holiday list, then you will feel depleted Sleep is essential for health and restoration, but especially for pregnant moms, postpartum moms, and moms with loss Give yourself permission NOT to do everything Steps to take to manage stress: Think about times in the past when you’ve ignored your own needs Figure out where you can make adjustments Find places where you can say YES and set limits Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty Why your new holiday regimen should be ways to manage stress, keep your energy level, and feel like yourself What feels restorative, whole, and good to you? Set intentions for baths, yoga, solitary walks, connection time with a friend, alone time, or time with your partner This Episode Sponsored by Ritual Women's Essential and Essential Prenatal Vitamin www.ritual.com/MIND
Boundary setting 101: are we getting our needs met? Do we say NO? Do we say YES? Why do we put the needs of others over our own? Are we developing resentments in our lives towards lovers, family and co-workers due to poor boundary setting? Also, a breathing exercise to ease symptoms of Anxiety 4-7-8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-lees/support
Andrea Waltz is the co-author of the best-selling book, Go for No! She and her co-author and partner, Richard Fenton, speak together internationally at business/sales conferences and conventions. They introduce people to a new mindset that immediately impacts their sales, boosts their confidence, and reduces their fears. Not only do they make an addition to their skill set, but also remove one of the biggest business challenges of today: the fear of failure, rejection, and hearing the word, 'No'. Listen in as she talks about: Why embracing your failures is a key to achieving confidence How changing your perception of the word ‘NO’ will change everything How to keep moving on, even when you have a setback How to turn your sales conversation into a ‘YES’ Why getting a NO is good news How to stop taking things personally How to create great relationships with your prospects Why it is good to do something that scares you… every day How to push yourself outside your comfort zone Her Top Tip for successful sales conversations Smash Your Income Glass Ceiling To Attract More Clients And Money… without doing more marketing! Click here for Free Video Training. P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on iTunes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Nina x
This week, I want to give you one of the most valuable tips I can possibly give. This is that One Simple Trick, that single thing that you can do that will double your online dating success, make you the center of attention at any gathering and ensure that you will be absolutely magnetic. It's very simple. You want to be interesting. Interesting people are more charismatic. Interesting people are more memorable. They’re more fun to talk to. And learning to be more interesting is far easier than you might ever realize. Show Highlights: What people get wrong about how to be interesting One simple way of becoming more interesting, immediately The importance of "Yes" Why you should find your stories What interesting people do that boring people don't ...and so much more. Related Links: Develop Your Lifestyle Become Someone Worth Dating Do You Pass The Grimes Test? Develop Your Lifestyle The Most Attractive Aspect of a Man (Isn't Looks or Money) Don’t forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes , Stitcher and on YouTube. Like the podcast? Consider becoming a Dr. NerdLove patron at Patreon.com/DrNerdLove Want more dating advice? Check out my books at www.doctornerdlove.com/books
EA shows off its wares once more and we have some updated impressions. Confused about NY and NJ sports teams? No? Confused about songs that play after a hockey goal? Yes? Why are we talking about Gundam again? Lastly and with heavy hearts, we celebrate th
Solid Cat All-Star Matrice is in the studio for this week's Solid Cat. The innocuous phrase "Stings like the Dickens" leads to a super-sized segment on books and literary classics. D-mo has forgotten more literary classics that most people will ever read. What are our most influential books? The books are ALWAYS better than the movie. Is Stephanie Meyer the most influential author of the early 21st century? (the answer is a resounding YES) Why is NC-17 the kiss of death? Same thing with a G rating. Hey... read to your kids. Penny-farthing! "Do people still do cocaine lines?" D-mo & Val have a relaxing effect on people. And there may be some singing of the Spice Girls. Seriously though, if you like books, you've LOVE this episode of Solid Cat.
Paul Shakuri, at the age of 24 created his wealth by mastering door to door sales selling home security systems. He went to managing a sales force of over 200 sales representatives in multiple states, while managing his online internet marketing company. In 2013, Paul's businesses now generate over $1M in gross revenue annually. In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn: How to get more sales by being likable How to turn "No" into "Yes" Why you shouldn't focus on YES and what your focus should be What questions you should be asking your prospective customers How to incorporate sales into your marketing strategy Tips to getting more sales today How to handle rejection in sales and lots more...