Feelings can be described as a vibration we experience in our bodies. Often we think that those feelings are involuntary and caused by life circumstances out of our control. But actually, our feelings are caused by what we think. And the good thing about this is that we can control our thoughts pretty well! 

The pause is a space we can create in order to feel our feelings BEFORE we react to them. A space of allowance and acceptance of those feelings. A space to take ownership of what happens in our brain and body before we interact with another human being. 

I tell you all about it in today’s episode!

In this episode on learning to feel instead of react, we discuss:

• How our thoughts create our feelings;
• And how our feelings motivate actions;
• What ‘the pause’ is and how it can help us stop being so reactive;
• Getting curious about our teen’s behavior;
• And much more!

If you’d like to connect, you can find me on Instagram (@bethhillmancoaching) or go to my website www.bethhillmancoaching.com. And if you’re interested in working with me, you can learn more about my private coaching here or my group coaching here.

And remember parents, the change begins with us.

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