Small Jar Podcast - The Ride to the Empty Nest Jennifer Collins
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The Small Jar Podcast is for moms of teens looking to find confidence and peace as they navigate the rollercoaster of the teen years and new purpose as they look ahead to a meaningful next chapter.
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98. The Validation-Seeking Mindset Type
This is the third in the series on the Mindset Trap Types that we can fall into as moms navigating life with teens and the transition from motherhood to the empty nest, what I call the empty nest straddle. In this episode, I explore the "Validation-Seeking Mindset Type". Think controlling, mom-guilt, focusing on the negative, and taking responsibility to fix all of it. There is a reason that we fall into these traps that create frustration, anger, guilt and anxiety for us, and it's not because there's something wrong with you! Join me to take a deeper diver into understanding these traps so that you can break free and find peace.
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97. The L.O.V.E. Technique
I wanted to take a big step back to give you a bit of perspective on how I approach the journey of mindset work, both in my own life and in my work with clients. And because I think it can be helpful to think of these things in terms of acronyms, I came up with the LOVE Technique. Here's what it means. L – is to Learn about how your mind creates your emotions and results. O - Observe your own mind in action as the watcher. V - Verify through your own observations the impact of your mindset. E - Empower yourself to decide to create the results you want in your life. Joins me as I break this technique down and share insight into my Mom 2.0 coaching process.
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96. The Fix-It Mindset Type
I'm back with the Mindset Trap Types that we can fall into as moms navigating life with teens and the transition from motherhood to the empty nest, what I call the empty nest straddle. In this episode, I explore the "Fix-It Mindset Type". Think controlling, mom-guilt, focusing on the negative, and taking responsibility to fix all of it. There is a reason that we fall into these traps that create frustration, anger, guilt and anxiety for us, and it's not because there's something wrong with you! Join me to take a deeper diver into understanding these traps so that you can break free and find peace.
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95. The Worry Mindset Type
Join me as I explore the Mindset Trap Types that we can fall into as moms navigating life with teens and the transition from motherhood to the empty nest, what I call the empty nest straddle. In this episode, I explore the "Worry Mindset Type". Think catastrophizing, all or nothing thinking and fear of the unknown. There is a reason that we fall into these traps that create worry and anxiety for us, and it's not because there's something wrong with you! Join me to take a deeper diver into understanding these traps so that you can break free and find peace.
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94. Mindset Trap Primer
A mindset trap is a counter-productive way of thinking motivated by your subconscious desire to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. Of course there are times when it's a really good thing that we are instinctively motivated to avoid pain. But in our modern world, we spend a lot of unconscious mental bandwidth trying to avoid emotional pain...and in our lives as moms of teens, there are serious consequences. Join me in this episode as I get back to basics on mindset traps and demonstrate the power of breaking free of these traps.
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93. I Am Enough
What is "enough"? As moms, it can quite literally feel like what you do is never enough. Of course there's juggling all of life's responsibilities. But then, as you try your best to support your teen, it can feel like you're constantly failing. You want to believe that what you are doing is enough. But deep down inside, sometimes you wonder...am I enough? Join me as I explore this question. What would it look like to decide..."I am enough."
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