Parental stress is inescapable and managing it is the first step to breaking the vicious cycle of toxic thinking. According to the author, there are 17 strategies to lower our anxiety and relax our mind so that we can manage our toxic thoughts.
1. Breathe your way to a clear mind
2. Parent the young dude (or dudette) with gratitude
3. Give yourself the power of positive energy
4. Ask yourself, "What is the worst thing that can happen?"
5. Be prepared
6. Write it down (be organized)
7. Exercise
8. Don't believe in wasted time
9. You "really need" what?
10. Be flexible in your outlook
11. Get enough sleep
12. Write about it (journal)
13. Talk it out
14. Talk less is good, too
15. Do for others
16. Take a time-out
17. Get away any way you can
As much as I would like to elaborate more on each strategy, I really should not risk becoming too long winded. After all, these are not new ideas and thus, everyone (including myself) should not have any problem applying them. If anyone would want to learn more, please read "Liking The Child You Love: Build A Better Relationship With Your Kids - Even When They're Driving You Crazy" by Jeffrey Bernstein.
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