Happy birthday, Stacey! In this special podcast episode, Stacey chats about how she celebrates her birthdays. Spoiler: She plans her very own birthday celebrations. Of course, her family helps make the dream come to life, but she makes sure she gets to spend the day how she wants to. Hear why she started doing this, why celebrating is superfood for your brain, and how planning your own celebration can set a important example for your kids. Tune in, and please remember to leave a review or send this episode to a friend.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
(1:30) Stacey loves birthdays. Hear why they’re so important to her.
(3:15) This love for birthdays ties back to childhood and Stacey’s mom. (4:58) Stacey started to plan her own birthday parties a few years ago. Learn why she does.
(7:37) Communicating her expectations also models self-directed behavior for her children.
(8:29) But, what about the fun birthday surprises? Here’s how they still show up.
(9:32) There’s a lot of science behind the benefits of celebrating. Hear why you want to celebrate more.
(13:14) So, what’s Stacey doing for her birthday this year? She has some rituals she does every year.
QUOTABLE
“By planning my birthday, it does away with the whole concept of expectations.”
“Not everybody in our lives gets to be as old as we are today.”
“We expect other people to read our minds, and most of the time, our expectations are not met because we don’t communicate what we want clearly.”
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