187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1)
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What if every moment of blended family life felt fun, connected, and peaceful?
It's pretty hard to imagine. We all know the struggles and challenges that barrage us each day. It might seem like there's way more discomfort and distress than there is fun and connection.
We've navigated countless seasons of discomfort over the past couple of decades and struggled through intense moments of distress as well. One thing we've discovered is that these difficult experiences don't have to rob us of the peace and satisfaction we really want.
Discomfort and distress are simply part of the journey — and they're hard to cope with. But even in the midst of these moments, we each have the power to choose how we will respond.
In this episode, you'll discover a few mindsets and approaches to dealing with discomfort and distress so that you can be free to enjoy the good moments with more confidence and peace.
You'll Discover:
Why it's critical in blended dynamics to tolerate and manage discomfort and distress
How to move away from avoidance and unhealthy reactions that perpetuate underlying issues
A practical approach to reduce your discomfort and distress
Resources from this Episode:
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