ETLDTD - week 6

[monkeylicious]

ATTITUDE SHIFT: Harnessing the power of Acceptance
REASON: this moment is as it is
DISCIPLINE SKILL: Empathy
VALUE: compassion

*Practice being peaceful in the moment by noticing things and describing what you see, without judgements. Notice the weather, plants outdoors, shadows, smells and sounds.

*Add a ritual to your child’s bedtime routine that involves saying goodnight to her body parts. for example, “I’m going to say goodnight to your ears (touch the ears) your chin, elbows....."

*If you find yourself getting upset when things are not going the way you think they should, take a deep breath. remind yourself that "this moment is as it is, and I can relax"

*Practice feeling your own feelings. Observe how anger, irritation, anxiety, and contentment manifest themselves in your body.

Empathy- handling the fussing and the fits

*Practice accepting and directly expressing your feelings. Use this statement: "I feel ___" complete the sentence with a feeling word.

*Catch yourself saying, "I shouldn’t feel ___" and replace it with "I feel _____and its okay."