Ok…it’s true. I am a habit nerd. I love studying how the brain processes intel. The thing is, our feelings, our emotions play a huge role in habits. Ever say, “I am too upset to talk to that person?” or “I’m soooo tired! I couldn’t possibly work out today.”
Stepmom, we must send ourselves new messages and practice habits that lead into the outcomes we really want.
Here’s the thing about habits. Each habit has triggers. In Stepmom life, there are lots of triggers! Want an example?
What happens each time your man’s ex sends a text to him?
How do you respond? Each of us will have a slightly different story to share. Our stories will likely change over time, too, dependent on how much energy we direct towards how we want to respond to a triggering event.
The thing about triggers is they are seemingly small actions that have catastrophic impact. The really frustrating thing about triggers is they are recurring situations which often trip us up. We think we’ll be ready for them…but…because we haven’t taken the time to process the last landmine that exploded, we step on the next one in ignorance.
Then, we sit atop the ash heap of wounding words, confusing thoughts, and Stepmom double think. You know what I mean? Of course you do. You ask yourself:
And just like the crafty, slithering serpent goes in for the kill before we fully realize his thievery and destructive desires, we find ourselves in a thousand shattered pieces...scared to death that we will never be put back together again.
But God.
Today's episode gives you the clarity you need to move forward. Let's work together before it's too late. You are the head and not the tail, woman of God.
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