#197 How to Not Let Your Children’s Moods Affect You (Grumpy & Otherwise)
We’ve all had the experience of being around someone who’s grumpy — even our spouse or children — and then soon we’re feeling grumpy as well. A mother of multiple children recently asked us, “When the people around me (aka my children) are grumpy, negative, or ‘down’, how do I not let that affect me?” Negative emotions and grumpiness are inevitable and a normal part of life. But when those around you are moody or grumpy, how do you keep that from bringing you ‘down’ as well? Is it possible to stay happy or positive in such cases? And if so, HOW? And is it possible to positively influence those around you so that they can better process their negative emotions and return more quickly to a positive state? With deliberate intention and focus it IS possible to become the ‘rising tide that lifts all boats’. YOU can become a great force for good in your family and develop the skill of maintaining positivity — — not fake, masked happiness, but true, appropriate positive emotion that becomes a stabilizing force in your most important relationships. This episode is very real and relevant to anyone who has to interact regularly with people who aren’t always happy. Which is especially needed if you’re married or have children (or plan to one day). Make sure to listen until the end where we discuss: “How do you want your children to remember you emotionally?” “What kind of person do your children see you as?” “What emotional memory will they have of you?” We discuss all this and more in this practical discussion between parents of 7 children with 20 years of experience. If you enjoy this episode — or any of our episodes — would you please do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on our website at podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com When you leave us a rating and review it helps to make this world a better place by getting this podcast to get into the ears of more people and parents — the molders and shapers of future generations. We all need all the help we can get to be the best people and parents we can be. Families with thriving parents raise thriving children who grow up to have a positive impact on their families and communities, which leads to better nations and a better world. You can make an impact by taking a minute to share the podcast with someone who will benefit from it, and by leaving a rating and review. And make sure to follow us on Instagram if you’re not already. You can find us @worldschoolfamily or @greg.denning Thank you so much for listening. We appreciate you. But let’s get into this useful and much-needed episode! ------ This episode is sponsored by The Extraordinary Family Life Formula and our Workshop on Teaching Children to Manage Their Emotions. Discover specific strategies and tools for managing emotions personally and modeling emotional management for your children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extraordinary-family-life/message