Last week I went to see the movie The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith. No, I'm not a 12 year old boy, nor did I see it with one. In fact, I sort of saw this movie alone. Now before you call the cops thinking I'm some creepy Cougar with a thing for an 11 year old who can very impressively do the splits, I did go to the movie with a friend. She just felt sick during the show and had to leave. So there I was, an envious 36 year old woman watching a prepubescent boy build his biceps and self esteem by doing decline push ups and loving every minute of it.
If you knew me growing up, you'd understand that I'm a sucker for an underdog story. In the mid 80's when all my friends were obsessed with Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing because he said, "Nobody puts Baby in the corner," I was sobbing like a new mom in a sitz bath when Sylvester Stallone tiredly yelled "Yo Adrienne, I did it!" in Rocky 2. It's true. Anything that involves watching someone go from zero to hero has me weaker in the knees than a newborn calf.
The Oxford dictionary defines underdog as "an oppressed person." "A loser in a fight." Various other online sources define underdog as "a participant in a fight, conflict, or game who is not expected to win." "One that is at a disadvantage." Kinda sounds like how some mothers feel. At some point, if not daily, we can feel hopeless and full of self doubt.
By no means am I suggesting that mothers are losers or weak. On the contrary. I think much like the typical underdog, moms are the hardest working people on the planet. They just lack belief in themselves. By trying to be perfect, expecting too much and putting everyone else's needs before our own, we become oppressed, at a disadvantage and in a position where we'll never win.
Last week, was week 2 of my 8 week telecourse called "Be a Mother Of Reinvention- 8 Steps To Transforming Your Life." The topic was "envision your ideal life." I asked the moms enrolled in this group some questions about their dreams, goals and visions they had for their future. I even assigned them an action challenge to help them find more clarity around the subject. These moms admitted that they really struggled with the questions and exercises. As much as I was hoping they would come up with a master plan for their lives, I can't say I was all that surprised when they didn't.
It's very common for moms to talk freely and openly about all the things that they don't want in their lives. But when it comes to what they do want, they become tighter lipped than a woman with one too many face lifts. They don't have aspirations because they either haven't given themselves time to think about it, permission to dream or more often than not, they don't even know who they are anymore.
Sound familiar?
What have you always dreamed of doing? What's been holding you back?
If you're ready to go from victim to victor, I'd love to be your "Mr. Miyagi." I may not be able to help you do the splits on a railing on top of the Great Wall of China. But I can help you stop splitting hairs over every little reason why you can't live your best life.
You have the chance to be the next great underdog story. Decide to make it happen and dare to dream. Know that when they make a movie about your life, you'll have at least one raving fan in the audience.
To request a complimentary coaching consultation click here.
P.S. In order to "Balance my Motherload" I will be taking some vacation time. The next blog posting will be available Tuesday July 27th. Have a great few weeks!
If you knew me growing up, you'd understand that I'm a sucker for an underdog story. In the mid 80's when all my friends were obsessed with Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing because he said, "Nobody puts Baby in the corner," I was sobbing like a new mom in a sitz bath when Sylvester Stallone tiredly yelled "Yo Adrienne, I did it!" in Rocky 2. It's true. Anything that involves watching someone go from zero to hero has me weaker in the knees than a newborn calf.
The Oxford dictionary defines underdog as "an oppressed person." "A loser in a fight." Various other online sources define underdog as "a participant in a fight, conflict, or game who is not expected to win." "One that is at a disadvantage." Kinda sounds like how some mothers feel. At some point, if not daily, we can feel hopeless and full of self doubt.
By no means am I suggesting that mothers are losers or weak. On the contrary. I think much like the typical underdog, moms are the hardest working people on the planet. They just lack belief in themselves. By trying to be perfect, expecting too much and putting everyone else's needs before our own, we become oppressed, at a disadvantage and in a position where we'll never win.
Last week, was week 2 of my 8 week telecourse called "Be a Mother Of Reinvention- 8 Steps To Transforming Your Life." The topic was "envision your ideal life." I asked the moms enrolled in this group some questions about their dreams, goals and visions they had for their future. I even assigned them an action challenge to help them find more clarity around the subject. These moms admitted that they really struggled with the questions and exercises. As much as I was hoping they would come up with a master plan for their lives, I can't say I was all that surprised when they didn't.
It's very common for moms to talk freely and openly about all the things that they don't want in their lives. But when it comes to what they do want, they become tighter lipped than a woman with one too many face lifts. They don't have aspirations because they either haven't given themselves time to think about it, permission to dream or more often than not, they don't even know who they are anymore.
Sound familiar?
If you're ready to go from victim to victor, I'd love to be your "Mr. Miyagi." I may not be able to help you do the splits on a railing on top of the Great Wall of China. But I can help you stop splitting hairs over every little reason why you can't live your best life.
You have the chance to be the next great underdog story. Decide to make it happen and dare to dream. Know that when they make a movie about your life, you'll have at least one raving fan in the audience.
To request a complimentary coaching consultation click here.
P.S. In order to "Balance my Motherload" I will be taking some vacation time. The next blog posting will be available Tuesday July 27th. Have a great few weeks!
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