What if every emotion—anxiety, anger, overwhelm—was like an unexpected guest knocking at your front door?
You could pretend you’re not home and hope it goes away (that’s avoiding).
You could yank the door open and yell at it to leave (that’s reacting).
Or you could open the door just a crack and try to hold it shut while the guest pushes to get in (that’s resisting).
But there’s another option that most moms were never taught.
You could simply let the emotion in. Offer it a seat. Sit with it for a little while and give it a chance to be seen and heard.
When it’s had that moment of recognition, it’ll get up, say “Thanks for seeing me,” and leave on its own.
Being able to allow emotions is one of the most powerful skills you can learn, not just for your own emotional well-being, but so you can model and teach it to your kids, too.
This episode walks you through four common ways people manage emotions and the one that actually helps you stay calm, present, and in control. It’s the first in my 2025 Summer Playback Series, and it’s just as relevant now as when it first aired.
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