Social media has changed our lives in many ways, many of which are beyond our imagination. It affects our buying habits and purchase decisions. Over time, it has also evolved into a new kind of marketing. Nowadays, it’s all about digital marketing or, more specifically, influencer marketing. And this modernized version of digital marketing is remarkably effective.
Quality content is king, or so they say, and the use of it by social media influencers to influence the public is growing by leaps and bounds. But who are these influencers anyway? An influencer can be a social media personality, celebrity, blogger, or industry expert. Social media is a platform that influencers utilize to increase their reach and their influence. By uploading content, both sponsored and not, on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, and many more emerging platforms, these influencers can establish authority and authenticity.
Influencers have become useful tools in the marketing strategies of business owners. Although we typically see influencers marketing for small and medium businesses, large, big-name businesses have been known to use influencers as well.
Influencer marketing is considered a combination of traditional and modern marketing strategies. A particular celebrity or personality endorses a product or a service using online or modern-day marketing campaigns. This unique type of online marketing creates a mutually beneficial relationship for influencers and brands. For example, a beauty cosmetics blogger with millions of followers tagging a startup lipstick company in a review of their lipsticks creates traction for the business while the influencer benefits from free lipstick.
A 2019 influencer marketing report by MediaKix claimed that 17% of companies allot more than half of their marketing budget to influencer marketing campaigns and that it grows by 5000% each month. Even more astounding, approximately 92% of marketers believe that influencer marketing is the most effective kind at the moment!
Businesses work with influencers to improve their brand recognition. In this day and digital age, it’s crucial to build a successful relationship with at least one influencer because of the sheer number of people on social media. With massive amounts of followers, influencers are considered to have the power, knowledge, and position that affects the decisions of their audience. And their followers care about the opinion of influencers. This dynamic is what drew brands to influencers to begin with. Plus, once a long-term partnership is developed, brands often begin considering the creative ideas of influencers regarding how they incorporate the brand in their content. However, brands can’t fully impose their marketing strategies if it’s not aligned with the branding of the influencers.
To develop and maintain a good reputation, your brand needs to build a good relationship with influencers. News travels fast, and it’s all about content and branding these days. So, how do you go about it? Where do you start? Based on my experiences, I’m sharing insider tips on how to build relationships with influencers. Let’s get into it.
How to Build Relationships with Influencers
Whether it’s a short-term or long-term collaboration, setting a good relationship with influencers can help you gain more benefits like authentic endorsements, sustainable brand recognition, and consistent market user engagement. Here are the tips that will help you build relationships with influencers.
Identify Influencers in Your Industry
To get to your target audience, you have to know how to find the best people to help you build brand awareness. In looking for influencers in your industry, consider the following steps:
Specify your branding objective. Outline what you want to establish through brand awareness and brand identity.
Know your marketing objective. Set an influencer marketing plan that specifies the type of campaign you want to focus on. is it sponsored content, affiliates, brand ambassadors, or gifting.
Research who is famous in your niche. Use keywords, hashtags, and industry-related terms to know who is getting engagement in your industry.
Research Influencers Your Competitors Collaborate With. Find out who is helping your rivals make traction in their online presence and note their strategies.
Consider the Influencer’s Authority. Look at the quality of their content. Does it get a lot of engagement, followers, and higher website rank?
Provide Value to Your Influencers
Just like any other relationship, the brand-influencer kind takes two to tango. Brands shouldn’t only focus on their gains. You should make sure that the influencer will get good value out of your collaboration too.
A good strategy example is offering giveaways to the influencer and their audience. Always consider their audience. Giveaways and contests are win-win marketing for you and the influencer who will boost their followers and engagements.
Provide them with great exposure. If you have other marketing platforms like newsletters or blogs, feature them to create new fans.
Create online events that highlight the brand and the influencer, whether they’re macro or micro-influencers. This tactic also helps them get more awareness and brand identity.
Following All Social Media Profiles of Your Influencers
By following their social media profiles, you show support, which helps them strengthen their credibility. It’s also easier to tag them when you follow them.
Treating Your Influencers as Collaborators
As a collaborator, allow influencers to give marketing input. Let them have their creative freedom. In addition, they have insights into what your target audience wants and need. Communicate with them with a personal message.
Provide Appropriate Compensation
To foster long-term relationships with influencers, you have to remember that you’re both building your brands. So, provide compensation that aligns with both your branding. It can be cash, personal exposure, or experience. If you’re a travel and hospitality brand, then you can offer free travel to influencers.
Sharing Your Influencers’ Content
It’s a give-and-take relationship. So, share influencer posts with your network. They’ll appreciate it and most likely respond positively to our requests.
You, as a brand, and the influencers, have a term partnership. It would be best if you approach influencers as a collaborator. It is not an employer-employee relationship. Create opportunities to connect with them on the creative side and make sure that those are mutually beneficial. It’s your mutual goals that are the core of how you build relationships with influencers.
As each new season approaches, it’s important to take a look at what you wear most often, what can carry over into the next season, and what may no longer work for you. That’s why I thought it was important today to talk about a few must-have summer essentials for women!
I prefer to have a few capsule items that work for all seasons, which I keep in rotation and have a few different variations to work with.
Also – summer for me may be a bit different or longer then where you live, because Arizona starts to get summer temps around May and doesn’t end until about October or November.
Another thing to note, my wardrobe essentials sometimes blend together because it’s so hot outside and the air conditioners are so cold inside, that it’s necessary to have a summer uniform with a sweater from winter.
Summer Essentials for Women
I keep it light, bright, and airy! And sometimes mix in some saturated colors to give a little variety.
Most summer days, you can find me in a white t shirt, a tank top, denim shorts, rompers/jumpsuits, skirts, or a maxi dress with a slit to allow for air flow!
For nights and the indoors with cool air conditioning, I keep a denim jacket or lightweight cardigan or kimono handy. Sometimes you can sneak in a pair of white jeans with ballet flats or heel sandals and stay cool.
And when I’m outside or around the pool, it’s a straw hat because I’ve done enough damage to my skin!
Because the kiddos are home in the summer, and have swim lessons at least once a week, while still maintaining all of our other activities a hat is necessary. On the note of swim lessons, a crossbody bag is a staple to carry everything. With super hot temps, my wardrobe essentials are usually on repeat weekly!
– I probably own about 5 of the same white t shirt because it transitions so well and is lightweight.
A white tee is so easy to pair with so many things, and can be taken from morning to night. My favorite way to wear a white tee is with a pair of skinny jeans and ballet flats. These are summer wardrobe staples for me.
– The next thing I always stock up on are easy graphic tanks and tees.
They are good layering pieces when it’s time to put on a sweater or denim jacket but stand alone as a casual outfit option. I love these for summer fashion but also to cross over from spring into fall.
– Air conditioning is no joke when temps are over 100 outside so having a good jean jacket, kimono, or lightweight cardigan are a must!
Here is a post with some of my favorites!
– I don’t have a ton of denim shorts. But the ones I do have are on repeat!
I like to have a distressed pair for casual outfits and then a rolled pair for a dressy outfit. I recently got this pair of white denim jean shorts I’m in love with!
– A small variation of shorts I wear so often is bike shorts.
They have become super popular this year and you can buy them in just about every color of the rainbow. I did a whole blog post on them for you to check out my favorites here. These are so perfect and ideal for summer style but also work well from spring into fall with a sweater.
– Skirts are high on the list, right along with shorts.
They allow a quick, effortless outfit that can be dressed up or down, and usually transition well into the other seasons. I either do an above the knee fit or a maxi skirt that has a slit or can be tied to ensure airflow happens! Check out some of my faves here.
– I’m so glad jumpsuits and rompers have made a comeback from the 90’s!
As a kid, and for my girls, they were the easiest outfit to throw on and go out the door. If I’m being honest, I sometimes find it hard to fit into a jumpsuit or romper properly these days because I am not the same size in tops and bottoms. Typically, I’m a Small or oversized Medium in tops and a tight Medium or Large in bottoms. That doesn’t stop my hunt for some of my favorite jumpsuits and rompers though! Keep reading to see some of my favorites!
– The most popular outfit I probably wear is a dress if I’m being honest.
Dresses are the absolute easiest outfit for summer, I think. My youngest, Finlee, is obsessed with dresses so much so that I don’t know why I have shorts or tee shirts for her 🙁 Dresses on their own are an outfit, but also can be layered with a denim jacket or a cardigan so easily! A shirt dress is one example that I wear a different variation of each week. Make sure to check out my post here on all of my favorite summer dresses.
– We all know I love my fair share of sneakers (peep that blog post here) but sandals are a close second in my eyes for summer.
Wedges and strappy heels have also been known to make quite an appearance because they do take an outfit up the extra notch. When I’m on the go doing Mom life or managing our rental properties, sandals and flats are necessary!
– Because I’m on the go so often with the kids, it’s important I have a bag that carries everything!
When we travel, I use a carryall tote that usually ends up more full with the girls’ things than my own. Same for summer.
The most important part of a summer wardrobe is being able to mix and match the pieces together. Because there’s such a drastic change from inside to outside, or when you travel to a different climate than you are used to, making sure you have a versatile wardrobe is important. Here are a few style tips for you to choose from or draw inspiration for your own summer wardrobe.
Summer Outfit Ideas
Casual Flower Skirt Outfit
I love embodying the spirit of casual summer with my effortlessly chic floral-print skirt and gray tank top combination. The lightweight fabric ensures I stay comfortable even when the summer heat is at its peak. For a stylish touch on cooler evenings, I throw on a blue denim jacket to elevate my ensemble and provide an extra layer of warmth.
Tie-dye Dress Outfit
:This summer, I’m embracing my bold side with my vibrant and colorful tie-dye dress, rather than a classic white dress. This tie-dye dress is a key piece in my summer capsule wardrobe. The eye-catching pattern and lightweight material make it the perfect choice for outdoor festivals, lively parties, or simply soaking up the sun. I can’t wait to showcase my unique style and flair with this stunning dress.
Pink Beach Outfit
I’ve often reveled in the warmth of summer with my vibrant pink beach outfit. It features a large pink t-shirt, sun hat, and stylish flip flops. The cheerful color and airy fabrics keep me cool and fashionable as I enjoy long summer days by the shore.
Geometric Pattern Blue Bodysuit Outfit
Every time I wear this geometric pattern blue bodysuit I’ve turned heads! It’s perfect for poolside lounging or a fun night out. The unique design and flattering fit make it a chic and comfortable option for any summer occasion. Complete the look with a pair of white sneakers or a straw bag for added style and flair.
Striped Romper Outfit
The versatile striped romper is a must-have addition to my summer wardrobe essentials. Its easy-to-wear design and breathable summer clothing material make it ideal for beach trips, backyard barbecues, or casual outings. I accentuate the look with a cozy red cardigan, adding a pop of color and warmth on those cooler summer nights.
What is your favorite summer outfit idea or staple? What is your favorite outfit or look? I’d love to know if I left something out so please let me know if I’m missing out on something!
I often think about how so many of us wait for happiness to find us. We spend so much time worrying about things that may or may not happen that it can feel like problems are never-ending. We assume (and hope) that something good will come along and make us happy while we worry our life away. Does this sound familiar? Do you wake up, go about house chores, work tasks, obligations, and responsibilities in relationships like a robot, without feeling any sense of joy? Like you’re rushing to get through each thing so that you can move onto the next, just to continue the cycle? Maybe you’re easily swayed by disappointments and self-doubts, which often leaves you feeling overwhelmed with stress and worries.
Knowing this, you might have taken precious time to pause, relax, and take a break in hopes of sparking joy. You allow yourself to feel unadulterated true happiness. You try to hold on to it and find ways to sustain it. But it doesn’t last and you’re once again trying to figure out what makes people happy so that you can experience it for longer than a moment. Trying to find what makes you happy can be frustrating and confusing. The idea of happiness is different for everyone, so you have to forge your path and define what it takes to be satisfied. So, today I’m sharing some tips and tricks to find what makes you happy.
How to Find What Makes You Happy
Happiness comes in many forms and many ways. It could be a memory of past summers, a good book, a fantastic pair of jeans, that red pumps you’ve been eyeing since winter, a decadent chocolate cake, clean bedsheets, the laughter of your kids, finishing a presentation, spending time with friends and family, your spouse, your life, etc. It is a tailored fit for every person. HOWEVER, I’m sharing ways to help you find what makes you happy in life.
Thinking About What Happiness Means to You
Sometimes, it’s easy to mold your goals with what you see from other people, especially with social media, where almost everyone projects their lives in terms of images and videos. There’s always the tendency to compare who has more, who has less, and you get caught in the middle of showing your own life. It can be dangerous at times, especially if comparing yourself to others becomes a threat to your mental health. But I challenge you to pay attention to the less obvious things. Ask yourself if what you see is their source of happiness? Are they genuinely delighted? Is that what happiness means to them? Comparison is the thief of joy, and I’m pretty guilty of that sometimes. It’s inevitable, I believe. But, there are ways to go around that.
Think of what happiness means to you. Is it something you get when buying new clothes, shoes, bags? Assess yourself if it’s something you get from being of service to other people to the community or spending time with your loved ones. I suggest that you write it down. Listen to some music and get into making a list of memories that bring you joy. From there, find a pattern. What’s important in life for you? What does your happiness look like based on what you listed? From there, think about what changes you can make in your schedule, lifestyle so you can easily tap your happy thoughts when things are getting rough and tough.
Be your authentic self when doing this. True happiness will only come when you sincerely understand how it truly moves you. Not what other people feel. Just you.
Take Detailed Notes When You Feel Happy
It involves another journalling, but this time, you don’t write anything from the past. You take note of moments you encounter at present. For example, you discovered a new ice cream flavor, and it makes you smile genuinely, or perhaps a scenic photo of the French Riviera you’ve seen while having coffee. Get your journal or your notes app on your phone and write them down.
I also suggest that you create a rating system. How does that particular moment fare in your happy scale? Is it relaxed, kind of content, or incandescently happy?
Do this, and believe me that your future self will thank you for making a happy map for yourself.
Remember What Made You Happy as a Child
Let’s go back to your childhood. Some of the things that make us happy now as adults are somehow related to a memory of when we were kids. Do you enjoy strawberry milkshakes? Maybe because it reminded you about your ninth birthday when your mom took you to a diner where you both enjoyed a strawberry milkshake and some pancakes. As an adult, if that memory creates visceral happy feelings, then you can recreate that: a milkshake day with your mom again, or your spouse, or your kids.
We must tap our childhood memories to fill our happy tanks as adults. Kids can be easy to please, so looking back to what makes you happy as a child will remind you that sometimes, true happiness comes in the simplest of things, and most of the time, they make the most impact on your adult life.
Create your Happiness Plan
A theory in Psychology called the set-point theory of happiness says that the level at which we look at our wellbeing is based on the heredity and personality we developed as kids. However, another research suggests we can control and set our happiness the way we want it. So there’s no clear-cut scientific law. There are things we can take reign of, and there are those that we can never.
So, it’s time to bring in the planning part. Focus on what you can control and what feels good. Get your happiness plan started. Set up dinner dates with your favorite people, plan for a monthly getaway, schedule visits to a museum or a zoo, or save for a dress you’ve been eyeing for months.
Make Your Goals Realistic
Disappointments and frustrations can get the better of you sometimes. It usually happens when you’ve got no clue what you want to do and achieve, but this also occurs when you have a loaded to-do list, but it’s so long it overwhelms you instead of bringing clarity.
Whether it’s a short-term or long-term goal, build that from what sparks joy in you. What makes you feel happier? When you do it that way, your dreams become more meaningful. It brings out positive emotions such as contentment and a sense of achievement.
Questions to Discover What Makes You Happy
You can use some questions for a happiness journal prompt to help you understand yourself better and find what makes you happy.
What is your biggest motivation for getting up in the morning?
What are the three things you love about yourself?
What is the one place you have always wanted to travel to?
If you could do one thing without worrying about the cost or practicality, what would it be?
What is the best gift that you have ever received?
What is the best reaction you received after you gave them a gift?
Name someone from ten years ago that makes you smile.
What are the top three things that make you laugh out loud?
What are your goals for the next 20 days?
What are two movies that you never get tired of watching?
Answer these questions that will give you insights into how you view happiness. It’s unique, so there’s no right or wrong answer.
Is Happiness More Important Than Success?
Tricky question, right? There’s no doubt that the two are connected, but does happiness take precedence over success? Consider this: happy people tend to be more successful, whereas success doesn’t guarantee happiness. Happiness comes from finding joy in the everyday things. Success can certainly make you feel happy, but it’s only a matter of time until you’re back to your baseline and working toward your next achievement. All of this supports the idea that yes, happiness is more important than success, but the two are inextricably linked.
We can get so caught up in the daily stresses of life that we often forget to take a pause and think about what matters. With the tips above and these questions, you can start mapping out your ultimate happiness mission.
Whether it’s a job interview, launching your business, meeting someone on a date for the first time, or raising kids, we’ve all been there. We questioned our ability to make the right decision. Self-doubt usually floods our thoughts when we’re in a challenging or new situation. In my experience, it manifests through worrying, panicking, and selling myself short.
When you’re feeling like me and doubting your capabilities, it can feel like you’re in a battle with yourself. Sometimes you might have a voice in your head telling you that an opportunity is too good to be true, or that it’s something that doesn’t happen to the likes of you. You might hear yourself thinking:
“You’re just going to embarrass yourself.”
“You are not good enough.”
“You are bound to fail because you are not that smart.”
When you frequently deal with self doubt, leaving it unrealized and unchecked can be harrowing and dangerous. Cautiousness is not bad, but just like everything else, it can be harmful if overdone. When feelings of uncertainty are holding you hostage, you can miss opportunities by letting doubt overpower you. Even if you prefer your comfort zone, staying there will prevent you from reaching your full potential. So, this has to stop as early as possible. It will keep you stuck, with your time wasted and your chances possibly gone.
How to Stop Self-Doubt
So what causes it? Why is self-doubt a common occurrence?
Feelings of self doubt develop for a lot of reasons. One of the most common causes is past mistakes. Heartbreaks and work-related disappointments are an example of this. Somehow, when you experience frustrations, you try to build a wall to forestall future pains. Another cause is your upbringing which shaped your point-of-view, beliefs, habits, and personality. Fear of failure or success is a reason that is connected to comparing your life or performance with others. New challenges keep you on your toes in both your professional and personal life.
Even most experts experience self-doubt. The famous painter Vincent Van Gogh is said to be the epitome of self-doubt. He was posthumously recognized. I’ve read this quote by him “If you hear a voice within you say ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” His self-doubt is apparent in his works that show angst. It is often called the Imposter Syndrome, which is known to affect newbies and professionals alike. The internalized fear of not having the right skillsets and talents can make or break opportunities. I had my fair share of stories about this, and I’ll share with you some tips on how to stop self-doubt.
Stay in the Present
As I mentioned above, one possible cause of self-doubt is past experiences. When you’re in a relatively similar situation, an opportunity comes around, and your mind goes back to the past with apprehensions. What you can do is muster the courage to tell yourself STOP. Ground yourself and focus on what’s in the present moment. It is challenging but doable. You can save affirmations on your laptop or phone. It can be something you find on Pinterest or something you’ve written yourself. Examples of these are:
I am worthy.
I am enough.
I’ll start appreciating myself.
I’ll find prosperous ideas and efficiently act on them.
Aside from this, you can set up an inspiration board with photos of things and people that make you smile. Prepare your favorite snacks and play the music that makes you excited.
Change your Perspective about Mistakes
Mistakes are part and parcel of being human. We doubt our capabilities because we want to give our best, and we don’t leave any room for mistakes. What you need to remember is that it’s a solid ground for improvement and growth. Learning curves is essential in understanding life better. Everyone’s authentic self comes with unpopular decisions and wrong choices made.
Call Out Your Inner Critic
Your doubt is not the absolute truth. Challenge your reasons, practice self compassion, and be your good friend. If your inner critic is rearing its not-so-pretty head, write it a letter. Tell that voice that you’re in control and you are taking the reigns.
Embrace Discomfort
New things, new situations, new people can make you feel weird and uncomfortable. It’s part of growth. So, use that feeling as a gauge of your improvement. Maybe keep a journal where you list down what you’re feeling, then check your progress at the end of the week or month. Adjust your standard. Embrace learning. If you’re new to the position, then strive to be the best newbie there is. Spend time to set a timetable, then adjust your following goals.
Avoid Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others is inevitable at times. It’s part of human nature to take a peek at what other people have accomplished, what they gained, what they’re doing. Often, you forget that everyone has their path, and you can’t control some things. However, you can control what you feel and how you will act on something. It won’t change overnight, but as soon as you begin consciously trying to stop comparing yourself to others, you’ll begin to see that it is possible to overcome self doubt.
Try Journaling
Journaling is an under-utilized practice that is proven to improve your well-being. When you think of ways to practice self-care, journaling isn’t probably something you thought of right away, if even at all. But there are too many benefits to not at least give it a chance. As you work on overcoming self-doubt, try incorporating journaling into your daily routine. It can be as simple as writing down a few things you’re thankful for as soon as you wake up. You can also use it to gain a better understanding of where your feelings of self doubt stem from by writing down the situations that cause you to doubt yourself the most and identifying a potential pattern.
Remember That Progress is Not Linear
Some days, you ran out of creative ideas and plateau, and there are days when it’s abundant. Progress is the same, highs and lows, and often, this is not what you see on social media. It’s the winning seasons that take over almost everyone’s news feed, but it’s an open secret that life is not without bumps and humps. So, yes, it’s okay to be frustrated but always remember to pick your thoughts up. Accept that progress is complex. There are things about it that you can work on, and there are those that you can’t. Just keep on putting yourself out there. And embrace the imperfections of progress. Look at it as an adventure.
Seek Help if Needed
If you think working on your own is no longer cutting it, don’t hesitate to ask for support from a family member, friends, mentors, coaches, or a mental health specialist. Self-doubt can sometimes get the better of you, but that can be addressed.
However, for all the negative connotations linked to self-doubt, it also serves its purpose in self-actualization. When you doubt your abilities, you can turn that struggle into an opportunity to learn. When there’s a job opening that you’ve been eyeing for years, self-doubt motivates you to prepare. It keeps you learning because it opens your mind to possible vulnerabilities. Humility is another positive outcome of healthy self-doubt. It keeps you grounded and more attuned to situations and the people around you. In a turnabout way, it helps you build confidence.
Doubt is an essential part of living but don’t give it power. It’s in taking courage, in believing yourself, in stepping out of your comfort zone that you are truly living deeply.
When it comes to dreams and deepest desires, some people I know prefer to keep theirs in secret, afraid that putting it out into the world will jinx it. I believe in the Law of Attraction which is the core of making a manifestation list.
Writing it is somehow solidifying those dreams and desires, and I think that makes it more real. When you see your goals on a piece of paper, it makes you more accountable, maintaining a positive mindset.
We all have our big and small dreams -a vacation in the Maldives, enrolling at a prestigious culinary school, finding a house with a good pool and backyard, meeting your favorite musician, or getting a raise. To dream and have specific goals can be a bit scary and overwhelming if they’re just swarming in your mind. You think about what to prioritize first and what is not that important.
With a manifestation list, you can sort out which genuinely makes an impact in your life and which are fads and crazes. Writing about your dreams can help you assess where to best put your energy in and starts taking simple steps to achieve them.
These manifestation techniques foster positive thinking. It is essential because it helps in stress management and in overcoming negative thoughts and self-perception. The most critical part of this is having faith and trusting the process. In this blog post, let me share with you how to create a manifestation list so you can start writing yours.
How To Write A Manifestation List
Write On A Specific Manifestation Notebook
First of all, carefully choose your manifestation journal or notebook. It should be something that resonates with your personality. I prefer mine to have affirmations and quotes with pretty colors and floral patterns. If a more minimalistic aesthetics appeal to you, then choose a journal with this vibe. The same goes for if you would prefer to use vision boards. This is a great option for more creative types.
Your manifestation notebook is an extension of yourself, your dreams, and your hopes, so it’s essential to be intentional in choosing it.
Clearing Your Mind
You can meditate, do yoga, listen to your favorite music, or look at the lake nearby, whichever helps your clear your mind. Being centered and focused is an important step as it helps to keep the stressors and distractions at bay. To manifest your dreams, you need you to be grounded because it’s with a clear mind that you can be open to receiving and seeing what truly will make you happy and at peace.
Visualizing Your Success
After clearing your mind and heart from stressors and distractions, it’s time to start writing. There’s no limit nor pressure in what you write. You can write in paragraphs, sentences, phrases, or just words as long as what you write is all about what you deeply wanted and desired to have. Visualize your success like it’s already happening.
Writing Down The Details of Your Vision
Be specific about your goals. If manifesting a trip, write the country, if it a house, write the number of bedrooms and other specific parts of it, if it’s a date, write the kind of personality and relationship that you see yourself happy to have.
Checking How You Feel About Your Manifestation List
Now it’s time to assess how you feel about your list. Review what you’ve written and organize them. Categorize the item based on how they make you think if they evoke a strong emotion or not. Don’t overthink this part. Let your feelings flow so you can visualize your list better.
Writing In The Present Tense
By writing your list in the present tense, you are already claiming them to happen. It is the essence of manifesting. It’s believing that what you want, even your dream life, is what is real and very possible. here are some examples of how you write your list in the present tense:
*I enjoyed strolling along the French Riviera.
*I always go on international trips for summer. And;
*I enjoy riding in my pink Tesla.
Using Positive Affirmations
Positive affirmations are powerful when it comes to changing your thoughts and actions for the better. You might find that they were the most useful tool when looking back at how you manifested your desire to improve your life, because of the self-confidence they gave you.
Updating Your Manifestation List
Rewriting your manifestation list is part of the process. Add events in your life that made you extra happy. If it’s your dream job as a teacher or having a supportive spouse, you can create new manifestations from these and feel grateful for all these beautiful amazing things.
There you have it! Use this step-by-step guide to help make your manifestation list. Try it now and see for yourself how you’re going along with your manifestation list.
Parenting is hard. It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding things that you will ever do in your life, but it’s also difficult. One of the hardest things to learn as a parent is how to be patient. Children don’t come with instruction manuals, so it can be tough to know what to do when they’re acting out or throwing a tantrum. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and tricks for being a more patient parent!
How to be a Patient Parent: Tips and Tricks
1. What is patience and why do we need it as parents?
Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be one of the most challenging. One of the hardest parts of parenting you will face is learning how to be patient. Patience is about more than just being able to wait for things; it’s about having the ability to remain calm and collected in the face of adversity. As a parent, there will be times when your patience will be tested by bad behavior, but it’s important to remember that losing your patience can have negative consequences for both you and your child.
There are a few things you can do to help you cultivate patience as a parent. First, it’s important to try to see things from your child’s perspective. When you understand why your child is behaving a certain way, it can be easier to remain patient and understanding. Additionally, it’s helpful to take a break when you feel yourself getting frustrated. Step away from the situation for a few minutes and relax; this will help you approach the problem with a fresh perspective. Finally, it’s important to remember that mistakes are a part of parenting. Nobody is perfect, and you will make mistakes from time to time. When this happens, don’t beat yourself up; simply learn from your mistake and move on.
Patience is a virtue, and as parents, we need to be patient with our children.
2. The benefits of being a patient parent
The benefits of being patient are many and varied, but perhaps the most important is that it helps to build strong relationships. When we are patient with our children, we send the message that we value them and their feelings. We also show that we are willing to listen to them and to understand their perspective. This can be an important lesson for children, who may not always be able to see things from another person’s point of view. In addition, when you practice patience it often leads to more cooperation from children, as they are more likely to respond positively to a parent who is calm and reasonable. Finally, showing patience can help to you to be a good role model for kids, who may need to learn how to manage their own emotions. While it can be challenging to remain patient as a parent, the benefits are worth it.
Patience is key when it comes to parenting, and with these tips, you can start to develop more of it! Being patient allows us to build strong relationships with our children, and it also teaches them how to manage their own emotions. When we are patient, we show that we care about our children and that we are willing to listen to them. This can be a valuable lesson for kids, and it can help to strengthen the bond between parent and child. So the next time you’re feeling frustrated with your child, try to take a step back and remember these tips! You may find that being patient is a little bit easier than you thought.
3. How to be more patient with your kids
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but it can also be one of the most frustrating. There are moments when our child’s behavior seems to deliberately push all of our buttons, testing our patience to the limit. It’s important to remain calm and not lose control in of our emotions in the heat of the moment. Here are a few tips that can help:
Taking deep breaths:
When we feel ourselves getting angry or frustrated, taking a few deep breaths can help to diffuse the situation and keep us from losing our cool. It can also give us the moment we might need to gather our thoughts as to how to proceed forward.
Counting to 10:
This is an oldie but a goodie. Counting to 10 gives us a moment to pause and collect our thoughts before responding to a situation. It can also help to prevent us from saying something we may regret later.
Leaving the room:
If things are getting too heated, it can be helpful to leave the room for a few minutes. This will give both you and your child some time to cool off and help you to avoid a power struggle.
Getting organized:
One of the reasons we may become frustrated with our children is because we feel overwhelmed. When our lives are in chaos, it can be difficult to remain patient. One way to combat this is to get organized and create a routine. This will help to reduce the amount of stress in our lives, making it easier to be patient with our kids.
Taking breaks:
Sometimes it’s just impossible to be patient, and that’s okay. When this is the case, it’s important to take a break. Step away from the situation for a few minutes or even hours, and come back later when you’re feeling calmer.
Knowing your Triggers:
It’s helpful to know your triggers. What sets you off? Once you identify your triggers, you can take steps to avoid them or prepare yourself for them.
Have a Positive Mantra: When things get tough, it can be helpful to have a positive mantra that you can recite to yourself. This will help to keep you calm and focused. Some examples include “I am capable”, “I am strong” and “I can do this”.
Showing Compassion and Kindness:
One of the best ways to be patient is to show compassion and kindness. When we are kind and understanding, it is much easier to remain patient.
Take time to play with your kids:
Spending time with our kids is a great way to show them that we care about them and that we are willing to listen to them. Playing games, reading books or just talking with them can help to strengthen the bond between parent and child.
Paying Attention to Self Care:
It’s important to remember to take care of ourselves, especially when we are feeling stressed. Taking a break for a few minutes or hours can help to rejuvenate us, and it will make it easier to be patient with our kids when we return.
Getting Help When You Need it:
If you find that you are struggling to be patient with your kids, it’s important to seek help. There are many resources available, including parenting classes, counseling, and support groups.
4. Tips and tricks for dealing with difficult behaviors
Every parent feels the stress of dealing with their child’s difficult behaviors from time to time. However, it’s important to remember that you are the parent and coach, while they are still learning how to be a good person. Therefore, it is your job to help them learn patience and how to deal with difficult behaviors positively. Refer to the previous tip #3 for ways for both of you to deal with the difficult behaviors. They work well for you as the parent as well as the child experiencing the difficult behaviors.
5. Strategies for calming down when you’re feeling frustrated or overwhelmed
We’ve all been there – feeling impatient with our kids when we’re frustrated or overwhelmed. It’s normal to feel this way sometimes, but it’s important to find ways to calm down so that we can constructively respond to our children. Here are some tips and tricks for how to be a patient parent:
– Take a few deep breaths. This will help you to physically relax and clear your head.
– Step away from the situation if you need to. If you’re feeling too overwhelmed to deal with the situation calmly, take a break and come back when you’re feeling more level-headed.
– Find an outlet for your frustration. Sometimes, just getting your feelings out in a constructive way can help to calm you down. This might involve writing in a journal, working out, or spending time with friends.
– Talk to someone about your feelings. It can be really helpful to talk to someone who will understand what you’re going through and offer support. This could be a friend, family member, therapist, or parenting group.
6. Helpful resources
It can be difficult to be a patient parent, especially when you’re dealing with a tantruming toddler or a teenage daughter who’s just slammed her bedroom door in your face. But losing your patience will only make the situation worse, so it’s important to find ways to stay calm and constructive when dealing with your children. There are a few helpful resources that can provide some tips and tricks for being a patient parent. Try reading some parenting articles or books, listening to podcasts, or watching videos on the subject. There are also online forums and support groups where you can connect with other parents and share advice. And if you’re struggling to keep your cool, you might want to seek out professional help from a therapist or counselor who specializes in parenting issues.
Patience is a virtue that all parents need to have. It’s not always easy to be patient, especially when we’re feeling stressed out or overwhelmed. But if we take the time to relax and focus on being positive with our kids, then we can slowly but surely learn how to be patient parents. And that’s a skill that we want to have in our parenting toolkit. Do you have any other ways you are a patient parent with your children we missed? Please share so we can all have another tool in our parenting toolkit in the comments.
book, a fantastic pair of jeans, that red pumps you’ve been eyeing since winter, a decadent chocolate cake, clean bedsheets, the laughter of your kids, finishing a presentation, spending time with friends and family, your spouse, your life, etc. It is a tailored fit for every person. HOWEVER, I’m sharing ways to help you find what makes you happy in life.
of moments you encounter at present. For example, you discovered a new ice cream flavor, and it makes you smile genuinely, or perhaps a scenic photo of the French Riviera you’ve seen while having coffee. Get your journal or your notes app on your phone and write them down. 
please, so looking back to what makes you happy as a child will remind you that sometimes, true happiness comes in the simplest of things, and most of the time, they make the most impact on your adult life.
It can be something you find on Pinterest or something you’ve written yourself. Examples of these are:
relationships. When we are patient with our children, we send the message that we value them and their feelings. We also show that we are willing to listen to them and to understand their perspective. This can be an important lesson for children, who may not always be able to see things from another person’s point of view. In addition, when you practice patience it often leads to more cooperation from children, as they are more likely to respond positively to a parent who is calm and reasonable. Finally, showing patience can help to you to be a good role model for kids, who may need to learn how to manage their own emotions. While it can be challenging to remain patient as a parent, the benefits are worth it.
diffuse the situation and keep us from losing our cool. It can also give us the moment we might need to gather our thoughts as to how to proceed forward.
feeling stressed. Taking a break for a few minutes or hours can help to rejuvenate us, and it will make it easier to be patient with our kids when we return.
take a break and come back when you’re feeling more level-headed.
Recent Comments