10 Steps to Teaching Your Child to Communicate Effectively - Pt 2

Background:

Effective communication is the foundation to success. When one can communicate well, they have a bigger advantage over those who don’t. If you look around at the heads of major companies, you will notice that most everyone has great communication skills. But communication starts long before adulthood. In fact, learning to communicate effectively starts even before a child can talk. Let’s continue to look at some ways to help your child learn to communicate effectively. 



4. Confirm your understanding. After the child has talked a bit and there is a lull in the conversation, confirm that you understood what was said by rephrasing what you heard. For example, "It sounds like your feelings were hurt when your friend ignored you." 

If you misunderstood something or your child wants to add more details, this is a great way to get input from your children.

5. Convey your feelings. Talk to your child about your feelings and encourage them to open up about theirs too. When doing so, start your sentences with “I” not “You”. For example; you might say “I get upset when you….” instead of “You make me mad when…”

This teaches your child how to speak directly about their feelings so others will understand. It’s a skill that will especially useful later in life when they life and work with others.   

6. Have them give presentations. The sooner you get your child talking in front of others, the more confident they will become.

Ask your child to give a presentation about something they like. This can be done at just about any age, just ensure the topic, length and difficulty of the presentation is age appropriate.  For the first couple of times, have them present it just to you. Then expand their audience to include others in the family, family friends, neighbors or even places like retirement homes.  

Ok that may be a bit much, but you get the idea!

Teaching them how to present themselves in a calm, confident manner will boost their success in adulthood. 

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The Quickest Ways To Achive Your Personal Success!

Teaching our young people to be confident in their abilities and fostering their growth towards their personal success is job #1!

If you want to be truly successful you need to develop and foster the right mindset and attitudes that will keep you focused and on track. 

Here are some of the features that are common amoung great people, the super successful if you will. 


Being Industrious 

Hard work always pays off. There is no famous individual person in history who achieved several goals in life without working their butts off for them. Being industrious means working harder than anyone else, studying more than anyone else and even suffering more than anyone else. You have to understand the importance of delayed gratification as you work towards your ultimate goal. To begin, you can start by fixing your schedule, writing down tasks and functions of the day and finding the right people and resources that can assist you. Keep in mind that you have to be as independent as possible to accomplish more in the long term.


Discipline and Consistency

Discipline is what separates the leaders from the followers. If you truly want to make changes in your life, you have to understand that you will be doing things even if you do not want to at times, and maintaining excellent quality and optimum performance each and every time. Being consistent is intertwined with patience, wherein you continue performing well, regardless of the situations and hindrances, to render the results you want in the end. 

Discipline and consistency are also interrelated, in the sense that discipline breeds consistency. If you continue practicing good habits and sticking to the functions that will lead to your main goal, you will find it easier to do over time. You will change as an entire person and experience the opportunities that come with being dedicated. 

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Resilience

Problems are a part of every person's life, but it is the resilient person who always prevails and achieves their goals. You need to learn from your past mistakes and convert these into more productive actions the next time. Learn to pick yourself up after each fall and put in double effort to become better. Some of the most successful people, as well as those who truly left a mark in history are known to have faced big difficulties and resentment before they let others understand their own way of doing things. 


Optimism

You need to stay positive about your situation, regardless of the problems that you face. It is vital that you stay optimistic and always believe that you will get to your goal, no matter what. If you tell yourself that you will reach it sooner, chances are you will. It might help to believe in the powers of the Universal Law of Attraction which draws opportunities toward you just the way you intend to, and in the right intensity as you desired. 


Patience

Some goals are very big and will take time to accomplish. Do not allow yourself to think that some goals are just too huge to be possible. Be specific and set goals that are attainable to your current situation and start working to achieve these. You can break it down into smaller tasks that are much easier to do within the given timeframe that you have. 


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Is Your Attitude Straight for 2015?

What Does Your Attitude Say About You?

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Don't Be A Flightless Fowl!!!

Are Your Beliefs Helping or Holding You Back?

As we move towards 2015 it is a good time to review those core belief's that we hold near and dear to our hearts. 

The holidays can be stressful, but you can get your mindset on your side and use it to control a lot of the internal stress that may begin to occur. 

Enjoy the holidays and move confidently and safely into the new year!

Self-Belief: 7 Tips to Get Your Mind on Your Side

Self-belief isn't optional. It's vital. Think of all the things you haven't accomplished or tried because you didn't have enough belief in yourself. Self-doubt will always creep in at times. That's why it's so important to have an excess of belief in yourself.

Create a reserve of self-belief and you really can accomplish nearly anything you can imagine. What would you do if you believed you could do essentially anything? How would your life be different? How would you feel?

If you need a little more faith in yourself, read on:

1. Examine your beliefs. You weren't born with any limiting beliefs. You learned every single one of them. We all learn to limit ourselves unfairly. Give yourself the credit you deserve.

* Think about the limiting beliefs you already have. Do what you can to discard them. Ask yourself if this limiting belief is really legitimate. Where did it come from? What evidence do you have that it simply isn't true?

2. Give yourself an unlimited number of opportunities to be successful. It's easy to be filled with doubt if you think you only have once chance to get it right. Give yourself permission to "fail" as many times as necessary. Learn something from each attempt. This is a great way to build self-belief.

3. Eliminate self-criticism. As soon as self-doubt starts to invade your thoughts, ask yourself where that inner critic is coming from.

* Are you channeling a negative experience from the past?

* Is the source of this criticism credible? It rarely is.

* It can be challenging to quiet your mind, but that doesn't mean you have to let it drag you down. Focus on positive self-talk.

4. Trust and love yourself. For one month, try being your best friend instead of your worst enemy. How do you treat your best friend or your children? Probably a lot better than you treat yourself. Give yourself the gift of kindness.

5. Coach yourself. Everyone needs a little support and encouragement. So when you find yourself struggling, consider what you would say to someone that you really believed in if they were feeling the same way you are. When self-doubt starts to creep in, take a few minutes to coach yourself.

6. Think about how you would like to act. Think about how you would think and behave if you were full of self-confidence.

* You can effectively borrow traits from others, too. Who are some of your heroes? Sometimes it easier to imagine others dealing with a situation than to imagine ourselves. See yourself acting the way your hero would act.

7. Remember all your past victories. We've all accomplished some pretty impressive things, but we're quick to forget them. Grab a pen and some paper and list all the successes you've experienced in life, no matter how great or small.

* If you need help, ask a trusted friend or family member. You might be surprised at what you hear.

Self-belief isn't about becoming arrogant or turning a blind-eye to one's flaws. The belief you have in yourself needs to be focused on what you wish to become. You can have weaknesses. Everyone does. But there is value in being relaxed about your weaknesses and working to strengthen them.

A strong belief in yourself is a sure ticket to reaching great success. Build your self-belief and seemingly impossible tasks can become routine.

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Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem: We All Could Use A Little More!

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Two new Self-Improvement programs have been added. 

Brian Tracy – The Unbreakable Laws of Self-Confidence – How to Tap the Infinite Potential Within – Motivational DVD Training Video

Jack Canfield – Peak Performance Principles – How to Boost Your Self-Esteem and Discover Your Purpose – Personal Development DVD 

Both Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield are tops in their field of helping us become the very best that we can be. These DVD sets let us access this top notch training at a fraction of what it would cost to attend the event live.

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Are Your Loved Ones As Self-Confident As They Could Be?

The Functional Self Confidence program is an online resource full of both new and time tested information centered on the subject of personal self confidence and how it relates to your core well being. 

In this program you can learn about ways to finally develop and shape your personal level of self confidence and equally, if not more importantly, teach your loved ones to do the same in ways you have only dreamed of. 

Teach your loved one how to banish self doubt once and for all!

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It Is Possible To Have Too Much Self Confidence

Self Confidence Is Not All Consuming!

Granted more often than not we are trying to improve someone's self confidence, but there are those individuals that need to have their self confidence pulled in a little. Let's face it, being over confident can allow us to put ourselves into situations that we are not prepared for yet!

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The Functional Self Confidence program gives parents and other concerned adults the ability, information and confidence to really show their loved ones, young or older, how to approach life with a more balanced level of Self Confidence.

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Positivity is highly under rated!

It can be hard to remember the big difference that we make in the lives of others. When we lead by example others naturally know that we care enough to "walk the walk".

Here is a little video with some thoughts and affirmations about being the best mentor and leader you can be!

Personally Positive Affirmations- 1.2

Never forget that you touch the lives of those around in many different ways. 

Be aware and be mindful!

Positive Affirmations Series #1: Positivity

Positivity, some days is harder to hold on to than other days. If that is the case for you, here is a small but significant reason to keep a close watch on your sense of positivity!

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Learn When to Embrace Your Strengths if You Lack Self-Confidence

How to Embrace Your Strengths if You Lack Self-Confidence

Having challenges with self-confidence can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to ruin your ability to go after great opportunities. In fact, by embracing your primary strengths, you can develop the self-belief you've always yearned for.

Use these strategies for embracing your strengths and put your confidence issues behind you:

 Highlight your positives. Regardless of your challenge with self-confidence, you can always find things you.....

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What It Takes To Achieve A Sense Of Emotional Well-Being!

Essential Secrets to Emotional Well-Being

 Your emotions help dictate your state of mind. This means that to keep your state of mind intact, it's necessary to have emotional balance. That way, you can make it through even the toughest times.

You can enhance your emotional well-being, so when challenging times come around, you'll be more prepared to handle them!

These strategies can help you manage.......

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Are You Brave Enough To Pursue Your Passion?

Finding and Pursuing Your Passion IS NOT Easy!

It takes courage and commitment!

Following your passion brings personal power and awakens yourself to the beauty of the world. It leads you to the heart of spiritual journey as it changes your thoughts, perceptions, and feelings. Finding your passion does not promise an easy life rather a rich life open to hopes and possibility.  

1. Speak your truths clearly - To find your passion you must speak your truths and ready yourself to new adventures. Know what really matter to you? What truly makes you happy? Know the things you do best and makes you feel complete. 

2. Be open for support - You must also keep in mind that you are not an isolated being – you need the support of family, friends and positive-minded social circle that will help you reach your goals. 

3. Open up your senses - When you open up your senses, you tend experience God’s blessings and you feel more peaceful and serene. This allows you to be more patient and be reminded the cycle of nature. When you experience this you become more positive and calm. 

4. Give yourself a time for pleasure - Waking up in the morning away from busy schedules and having the freedom to do the things that brings you pleasure? To find your passion you must allow yourself a time for pleasure. For many people, allowing pleasures induces guilt as it is not productive and hinders you from getting important things accomplished. But this view of pleasure is actually a matter of opinion. Gentle pleasures are good to your health and are productive. By allowing yourself time for pleasure you become more focused and passionate in your job. 

5. Liberate yourself - A person who finds her passion is a truly wise person. Doing a work that reflects your personality and values promises you a lifelong happiness and contentment. It is easier and liberating when we accept who we are and we allow other people to accept us too. The human psyche is a holistic system, to numb one part of our being is to numb the rest and create constant struggle (Finding Joy, 15). 

6. Feed yourself with affirmations - Affirmations are important in finding your passion in life as it makes you feel secure and optimistic about reaching your goals. A lot of people don’t get to their destinations out of fear of failure. You should allow yourself to get upset by some downturns but remind yourself to pull yourself together past and get on track again. Some people might influence you into thinking negative. It’s not so easy to shut them out of your life. But it’s easier to practice blocking the negative energies that they bring into your life. It keeps your sanity. 

Finding your passion is an endless song. When you do the things that you are passionate about you allow you let your life to flourish. You let yourself connect to everything you are – in mind, in heart, and in spirit. You are a stronger that can face challenges better because you are reinforced by being able to do the things you love. You feel more alive, positive, self-respecting, and determined. You live your life with confidence and high morale. And you feel you are contributing goodness and positivism to the people in your life.  

Stop Shooting Yourself In The Foot!

Self-sabotage could be defined as deciding you want something and then making sure it doesn’t happen. Have you ever found yourself close to achieving a goal, only to throw it all away at the last moment? Did you look back later and kick yourself for being so foolish? Most of us have.

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Over on I Luv Safekidz, a fan page on Facebook is running a free video course on developing and keeping a Positive Mindset! (As we all know, that can be challenging at times!)

You might want to check it out pretty quick, it doesn't look like the type of course that will be offered for free very long. This is part of a program launch special, so grab it while you can!

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Managing Personal Stress

A Quick Overview On Dealing With Personal Stress

In today’s day and age of hectic lifestyles and always being on-the-go, stress seems to be a constant companion for most people.  Stress is the culmination of reactions you have when you are dealing with more than you are used to dealing with.

 

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The reactions stem from the hormones that your body produces when it feels that pressure.  

These reactions can include a quickening of your heart rate, faster breathing, and a sudden burst of energy.  This culmination of reactions is often referred to as the “fight-or-flight stress response.”  In short, brief periods, this response is actually quite helpful to deal with important situations, such as a big project at work or a family crisis. (Or a Self Defense situation!!!)

However, experiencing this stress reaction too often can lead to bad effects on your health and your life.  This is what many people experience nowadays in our hectic, fast-paced world, and thus have to come up with measures to deal with that stress.  We will examine some of these measures below.

When you are feeling the stress reaction too often, you can experience such physical discomforts as headaches, an upset stomach, nausea, back pain, and insomnia.  Additionally, your immune system can be compromised and weakened, leaving you more prone to becoming ill from various microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. 

If you are dealing with health complications (such as heart disease or diabetes, for example), repeated stress can make these complications even more severe.  

Oftentimes, you will find yourself more tense, irritable, and depressed.  As a result, your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers can suffer, and your performance at work and/or school can also suffer.

Stress can be a major problem for people who often have to deal with it.  In order to manage this stress and not allow it to ruin their relationships and work/school performance, they have to learn to manage that stress.  They need to figure out exactly what is causing this repeated stress, determine ways to manage that stress, and enact healthy ways to reduce or eliminate that stress.

Especially in our world today, the lack of time for completing the activities we need to get done for work and/or for our families can often lead to stress.  


Therefore, one good way to reduce or eliminate stress is to manage our time better. 

A good way to improve our time management skills is to make a schedule and stick with it to the best of our abilities.  By doing this, we’ll still be able to accomplish what we need to accomplish, yet have the opportunity to relax with loved ones and/or by ourselves and do an activity that is enjoyable, which can also help to reduce and eliminate stress.

Stress is a part of our lives, especially in this hectic day and age.  

While stress in limited quantities can be helpful to improving our performance over the short-term. Long durations of stress can be detrimental to our work/school performance, our relationships, and our health.  By determining what is causing our stress and taking steps to reduce or eliminate the causes of that stress, we can do a better job of handling the stress that comes our way and, accomplish the tasks we need to accomplish, and still be able to enjoy fun activities (i.e. “downtime”) to help maintain a relatively stress-free, normal life.

Kidz Need to Feel Good About Themselves

Self image and self esteem, frequently go hand in hand. If our young people do not feel good about themselves, how can we expect them to make good decisions? 

That includes them knowing that they need to play and get more exercise and physical activity into their day. That is a tall order for any of us. What we want to keep in mind that we want to accomplish this in a way that keeps them interested enough to keep them active and engaged.

Yeah, right!......   At times it feels like trying to keep our loved ones and ourselves on any kind of regular workout program and schedule is nearly impossible. Check out this new video series - Functional Family Fitness Series (playlist) - this might get a few ideas jumping around to keep things fresh.

How To Boost Self-Esteem While Disciplining Your Child

Functional Self Confidence is a very important skill set to have. Not only for us as adults, but for all of our loved one's as well! 


We must teach our children how to develop the unshakeable self confidence that will carry them successfully through life.


Never forget, we are our children's role model!

What Is Self-Esteem

What Is Self-Esteem And Why Is It Important For Children?

Self-esteem is comparable to self-worth, which essentially means how a person values himself or herself.  A person can think highly of himself or herself and be self-confident in their skills and in their ability to adapt.  

Conversely, a person can be down on themselves and doubt their skills along with their ability to adapt. 

There will always be times when a person’s view of oneself changes if they experience a lot of successes or failures. It is only human nature to question whether they have made progress or if they regressed when a string of successes or failures occur.  However, oftentimes, the way a person will view themselves will be pretty constant, and this view is usually molded in childhood.

A child who is encouraged often about their skills and their ability to learn and adapt will often develop a positive self-esteem about themselves. This includes how they view their skills and their ability to adapt to challenging situations.  This skill set is essential in life because, life throws many “curveballs” that you cannot really predict ahead of time. 

You have to be able to adapt quickly to each situation using the information you have in hand to make the best decision possible.  This is how, often, the best outcomes can be reached.  Those children who have positive self-esteem usually turn into the adults that can more easily adapt to life’s challenging situations the easiest.

Conversely, kids who are usually not encouraged about their own skills and their ability to learn and adapt will often find it difficult later in life to overcome challenging situations.  This can be problematic for these adults because life is challenging at times for everyone; virtually, no one escapes life without some unexpected challenges thrown their way.  

However, there are times when kids are encouraged by their parents or caregivers, yet still develop low self-esteem because they doubt their abilities.  This can be because they feel that they don’t do a certain subject or task as well, or just feel socially awkward toward other people their age (i.e. feel shyness).  Therefore, it’s not always due to a lack of encouragement by the parents or caregivers; sometimes, kids just happen to develop low self-esteem.

As you read above, it is vital for kids to develop the life skills needed to handle life’s challenges that will come their way as they grow into adults. This includes moving out of their parents’ homes, getting a job and starting a career, falling in love and raising a family of their own, etc. 

It’s easier to handle these tasks when they are starting with a healthy, strong self-esteem, and this is more likely to occur if they start developing that self-esteem while they are children.  Once life’s other challenges come into play as adults, it’s much harder to gain that stronger self-esteem as an adult (though not impossible).

Therefore, parents should be supportive and willing to allow their children to make mistakes and explore their abilities, including mentally, physically, emotionally, artistically, etc.  This will help them to learn what skills they are best at and where they can use improvement, to which the parents can help encourage them to improve those areas. 

Having a healthy self-esteem is key to handling life’s challenges more easily.  Developing that healthy self-esteem as a child tends to lead to adults who can more easily handle life’s challenges when it comes to home life, career, love, and more.  Parents can help put their children on the right path by being supportive and helping them explore what skills they are strong in and what skills they can improve upon at an early age.

Developing a healthy level of Self Confidence will go along long ways in helping our loved ones live a life that they can be proud of and enjoy! As adults we know this, but the sad part is that many of us also suffer from a low level of self confidence and self esteem. 

The Functional Self Confidence program will help our young people develop the self confidence and self esteem that they will need to be successful in life. Check out the full story here!

The Champion's Mindset is geared towards adults with the idea that they will in turn pass this valuable training on to their loved ones.