The Song of Your Life

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a singer and actress. As an adult I know neither of these professions is my calling. I thought it sounded like a fun way to make a living, though. And I liked that I could have fans adoring me. But today, I realize that I am a rock star to my children, and that is enough for me.

When you were little, did you ever wish to be a professional singer, rock star, or performer?  Did you ever imagine yourself on stage singing in front of thousands of people?  If you did, this blog will speak to you.  If not, I hope you can put yourself into this mindset.

What if you were a professional songwriter and singer, and you had the opportunity to sing in front of thousands of people?  However, instead of them seeing you as a rock star, they actually knew you.  They knew your name. They knew something about you. They knew what you liked, didn’t like, passions, hobbies, etc. They might be family, they might be friends, you might currently work with them, have collaborated with them at some point, been a past boss, be in a playdate group with them, be in a Facebook group, attend church together, or a neighbor.  The title of the song you are singing is “The Song of My Life.”  This song is all about you!  This song talks about who you are now and who you want to be in the future.

Now, think about the content of the words.  What would they say?  What part or parts of your life would you include?  What traits, skills, talents, and strengths would you put into the chorus?  What kind of music would your audience hear?  Would it be upbeat, would you dance, maybe even a choreographed dance with back-up dancers behind you?  Would you blast out a high note?  Now that your performance is over, how do you view it?  Did the audience stand and cheer, were they disgusted, or did they fall asleep?

If you are able, take out a piece of paper or open your phone.  Write out as many characteristics about yourself that you can think of in a few minutes.  How many of these traits would you want in your song?  Is there anything that would be in your song that you wish you could erase forever?  Guess what?  You can make that change today!  You can re-write the song of your life…and you can do it today.  After all, we constantly tell our kids it’s okay when they make a mistake, get a bad grade, or have an argument with a sibling or friend. If we tell them that it is okay to start over or move on, we should tell ourselves this same message!

I hope that the song of your life is the best song ever, I hope it truly speaks to who you are and who you are becoming, and I hope it will top the charts today, and for the rest of your life!

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Autumn Maze For The Kids

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I have recently come across a site that creates content for kids. They were founded in 2006, and are a one-stop shop for everything from supplemental coloring pages to worksheets for preschoolers, addition and subtraction all the way up to fifth grade. In their words, “Our resources are supposed to be used as supplemental: “We don’t want to replace teachers — we’re here to support them!”

Something you probably don’t know about me yet is the fact that I preschool both of my kids. I love teaching, have a passion for it, and it’s one of my passions. I love teaching my kids and watching them “get it.” I love watching their brains turn, and I love seeing their growth and progress. I think it’s amazing when any parent can have a front-row in this area. And I also think it’s important to be a part of my children’s education growth.

That’s why I like Education.com. They have so much to offer whether you want to help a struggling kid in school, whether you need a distraction so you can make dinner, or whether you want to go all in with homeschooling your child(ren).

Check this one out: Autumn is in the air with this fun maze. This is geared to a preschooler or kindergarten child, but can be fun for any child. Click on the link and print at home. It’s that easy!

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Ode to Me

Before I had kids, I used to have a business as a Life Coach. I helped women learn who they were with their personality, strengths, weaknesses, and boundaries. I helped them set schedules, budgets, and anything that helped them grow as a person. I was the “Dating Yourself Coach.” And, sometimes in those sessions I would conduct a “possibility thinking” exercise.  This exercise allowed a client to imagine life or a certain situation from a different perspective.  So, if you are willing, I would like to invite you to a possibility thinking exercise with me.  If you are in a place to close your eyes throughout this exercise, please do so.

Imagine that someone has just written a song; they bring it to you, and the title reads, “Ode to __ (fill in your name here).”  As you look at the pieces of paper with notes and words written on it, what is your reaction?  What is the theme of the song?  What is written about you?  What words stand out to you?  Is the song happy, is it sad, is it upbeat, or is it solemn?  Is it a song that others would want to listen to on the radio or iTunes?  Think about the exact words in the song.  If someone were to write a song (or even poem) dedicated to you, what would he/she write?  Would you like what you read?

Take a few moments to really think about this….

Now that you have had time to think, I want to challenge you to ask yourself what others think of you?  How do others really and truly view you?  Is it the same way that you perceive yourself?  Do others like you as much as you like yourself?  On the flip side, do others like and cherish you more than you appreciate yourself?  Do you wish that others could view you differently than they do currently?

How do you want others to view you, your life, your strengths, and your weaknesses?  Are you working towards others seeing you this way?

When I was younger, I was very unapproachable.  I was a social butterfly, running from one group of friends to the other.  Although I was nice, fun, and life of the party, I came off as if I had it all together.  People would tell me later in my life that they did not feel that they could always open up to me because they felt like I would not understand them.  I have learned to open up, to say how life is really going from day-to-day. I can now admit when I am weak, I can admit my faults, and I can be real with people I know.  If I am having a bad day or season in life, I admit it; I seek out friends who can help me instead of shutting off and continuing a pattern of being unapproachable.  Although this is a work in process, I just had someone tell me recently that I am an open person, and that I share how I feel.  I was shocked to hear this, coming from a newer friend.  I imagine that my song would talk about this theme, and I would continue to hit the repeat button over and over again!

If you don’t like your “Ode to ___” song, there is still time to change it. Start today with a new “Ode to ___” song!

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