A 3-page self esteem worksheet for kids! It helps to give them an instant boost of self esteem on bad days.
(Free Printable) How to Overcome Fear 1 Step at a Time
Use The Bravery Ladder method to help yourself (or a loved one) overcome fear 1 step at a time.
If you are a parent, your child can use this method to overcome fear of public speaking, speaking up in class and performing onstage, amongst others.
This method takes time though - it’s not a quick fix. But it’s a worthwhile journey!
Share your Goals.
If your child does not have any goals, you can start by sharing your own adult goals with them.
You might be surprised to learn that your child or teen is interested in your aims and long-term plans.
If you are a stay-at-home-parent, you can share your own aims of raising happy, healthy children or your volunteer work (if you do any).
Sharing and supporting each others’ goals is one way to motivate your child to set his or her own goals.
There is a Reason Behind Every ‘Bad’ Behaviour
Labelling our child as a ‘lazy child’, a ‘careless child’ and a ‘troublemaker’ (etc) will reinforce these labels on our child.
Hearing these labels all the time will create a belief in their minds that they are indeed lazy, careless and a troublemaker.
As a result, they will continue to behave that way.
Shift our mindsets to think that there is a reason behind every ‘bad’ behaviour.
Maybe your child wants more attention, wants to get more expressions of love from you – or wants to feel a sense of belonging!
Try Changing Strategies
If we can’t seem to communicate with a loved one – be it a friend, spouse, a family member or our own child, try changing strategies.
(If you a parent, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you have a ‘lousy’ child or that you are a ‘lousy’ parent.)
If talking harshly, nagging, ordering or being too passive doesn’t work, change to a different strategy.
Keep changing strategies till you find one which produces some positive results!
Einstein defines insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” 🙂