Does the thought of balancing school from home and work from home make you anxious and seem like a disaster?
Did your kids do something that you never expected, and you aren’t sure how to handle it, or who to turn to?
If any of the above are true, you aren’t alone, and this simple process can help you out, right now.
For a moment, think about who your “parenting heroes” are. These can be real people - grandparents, your parents, and others you think would be great parents. They can also be made-up people - some movie characters, even what you imagine an animal (like an owl) to be as a parent - whatever works for you.
Stay with us here. It may seem silly but it’s rooted in brain science. Also remember, you probably already watch 2-3 hours of fantasy TV daily, that isn’t helping you out that much. So, use that part of your imagination to support yourself a bit here.
Before we dive into the process, here’s bit of background. Almost 100 years ago, Napoleon Hill, after interviewing the most successful 500 people of his time, came up with this approach for business. We’ll apply it to parenting here shortly, and it’s important to understand his proven approach this is rooted in.
For business success, Hill recommended that you identify 9 heroes. Today that could be Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffett, whomever you consider to be a business titan. The process then is to imagine these people serving you. You are the chairman of the board and they are your advisors. Daily, just before bed and/or when waking up, you consider how they would act, speak and what they would tell you when you ask them for help.
The brain science here is that you are literally programming your goal-achieving brain to help you come up with solutions, instead of being stuck in overwhelm and fear. Your energy is spent on solutioning, not suffering. There’s 50+ years of neuroscience to back what may seem like a “woo” fantasy world here. It plays into how your brain is wired, and can help you succeed.
Okay, so how does this work for parenting?
Here are five simple steps to make this work for your family, no matter the stressors.
During the day, when big things happen, know that you have your “council meeting” later, and keep going.
After a week, notice the difference, and then share this approach with your friends.
We all get overwhelmed, and need expert advice from time to time. This allows us to create it on demand, from the experts we choose, for free.
If you are hungry for more tools like this and looking for a way to help your family thrive, check out our free seminar. You’ll learn how to help your family be drama-free, help your kids more easily learn, and know how to consistently boost resilience.
50% Complete
Learn the best approaches for working with kids who have autism and ADHD. Also, get in on subscribe specials we only share on our email list!