The Intentional Family Episode 51: Places We Go When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Mar 7, 2022
A conversation sparked by Brené Brown about unmet expectations and where we go when plans fall apart. Short takes on brain science for naming emotions and how disappointment can create connection. Practical ideas on risky hope versus comfortable resignation and steps to get unstuck and move forward.
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Naming Emotions Frees You From Being Stuck
- Rachel Schmitz found a chapter in Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart that helped her feel unstuck by naming emotions.
- Naming and understanding emotions reveals hidden triggers tied to unmet or unrealistic expectations.
Build Emotional Vocabulary Early
- Teach children emotional vocabulary so their left and right brain connect and emotions can be analyzed rather than just felt.
- Practice naming feelings over time to build pathways that allow thoughtful responses instead of raw reactions.
Canceled Vacation Became Best Family Time
- Rachel canceled a family vacation five days before because of the COVID lockdown and let her kids feel sad for a few minutes.
- They redirected to home activities and created one of their best family memory periods together.
