In order to set our teams (and children) up for success when faced with a task or project, it’s important to communicate clear expectations. Helping them to know what good looks like before they start will allow them to thrive within the guardrails we set.
Mindful Moment: Having Boundaries When You Love What You Do!
This Week’s Mindful Moment: Having boundaries when you love what you do!! But to stay engaged and thrive in your passion, you must be able to pause! Boundaries in the midst of what energizes you is a must to make it all the way!
‘Tis The Season – Peace In The Present (VideoBlog)
Listen as Bethany shares some of her ‘wins’ throughout the holidays. Okay, so let’s be honest, it wasn’t cutting back on sugar or adding more exercise. But finding peace in the present, putting away the phone, not looking for perfection, and respecting her own personal boundaries—this is winning in the holidays!
61: Do The Holidays Stress You Out? Peace and Joy Are Possible When You’re Intentional With Your Boundaries (Podcast)
The holidays can be a busy time of year full of family, food, gifts, and celebration. How do we remain in peace, love and joy when are schedules get full, there’s gifts to buy, and everyone wants our time? In this week’s podcast Bethany talks about how being intentional with your time and money can help you stay in that place of peace.
54: For The Love Of Parenting – Say No To Drama (Podcast)
Teen life can be filled with so much drama. They face so many challenges to belong and be accepted by their peers, while trying to figure out and develop healthy friendships. Part of our role as parents is to model what healthy looks like. We all have been hurt by words and actions of others, we all have had bad days, but it doesn’t give us the right to be mean or cruel to others as a way to deal with the pain. In this week’s podcast, Bethany talks about how to create a drama and bully free zone starting at home with your teens.
53: Sarcasm – Is It Kind Or Does It Cut? (Podcast)
Sarcasm can be absolutely hilarious, but it can also be hurtful. Learning how to handle people who use it as a cover for their own pain can be challenging. In this week’s podcast, Bethany shares the art of having crucial conversations and coming from a place of compassion to take your relationships to the next level.
49: For The Love Of Parenting – Priorities, Boundaries and The Best Me
Learning to set priorities and boundaries as a teen can be a challenge when they want to be involved in eve-ry-thing! Yet, doing too much can lead to stress, moodiness, and exhaustion. In this week's podcast Bethany shares the importance of helping your kids navigate their schedule and bring the best of who they are to their commitments.
42: The Power of Positive Thinking With Jennifer Piala – Empowering and Inspiring Women Podcast Mini Series
In today's podcast, I have special guest Jennifer Piala with me. As a mom, wife, nurse, pet owner, and entrepreneur, Jennifer shares some of the keys to her success. Filling your mind with good things and being able to say 'no' enables us to live healthy full lives. The power of positive thinking is more than breaking a habit of negative thoughts, its embracing gratitude and being thankful for the journey you are on.
28 For the Love of Parenting: Am I Screwing It Up?
There isn't a quick reference guide or map to navigate the uncharted territory of parenting teens. Sometimes it requires tough love. And, in the midst of holding the line, you question whether or not you are screwing it up and scarring them for life! In this week's podcast, Bethany shares some of her 'now' experiences as she navigates teen life with her daughters.
26 Sliding Door Moments – Creating Bandwidth In Your Life To Be Present
Do we really care about the response when we say ‘hello’ and ask how are people doing? Or do we anticipate the ‘good’ response and move on. Do we have the bandwidth to listen and know their story? In this podcast Bethany shares and defines the value of these sliding door moments.