Morning Family Routine Pt.2

Thanks for your response. The unintentional model you outline about how I viewed my response is spot on, and I also did some helpful work around thoughts I was having about what my husband would be thinking after the discussion. I could certainly do an intentional model where I am more loving and accepting of my reaction, though this doesn’t feel immediately necessary as I’ve really deepened and strengthened my self-love over the last couple of years, and though it’s ongoing work of course, I do absolutely love and accept grumpy me with all her expectations. I think the intentional model that I moved to was…

C: UM where T said…
T: This is a great one for some coaching
F: Curious
A: Explore various things that came up; try out IMs; go to AAC
R: I get some great coaching

Please let me have any further thoughts on this.

Answer:

Wonderful! I love that you’re in a place where you can love your grumpy self and all of your expectations, and this IM is fab. The best indicator of whether an intentional model is ‘right’ for you is to feel how your body responds to it. If it feels right and accessible, you’re probably ready to lean into it. In the first part of your submission, your IM was to lean into the thought, “I’m centered here with my family.” On days when there is a surprise or you feel annoyed, what will bring your awareness around to remembering that your intentional thought is available to you? Come back to us when you’re ready for more coaching.