The Ripple Effect of Happy Parents on their Kids & the World

As parents, we all want to raise happy, healthy, and well-adjusted children. While this responsibility may seem daunting at times, there is a powerful tool that can significantly impact our children's lives: our own happiness. Numerous studies have highlighted the profound effect a happy parent can have on their kids, shaping their emotional well-being, behavior, and overall outlook on life.

I've seen it firsthand. Years ago, I was an angry woman, taking out my unhappiness on my young children, often in the form of a short-temper and a lot of yelling. The result was bickering children and tons of whining. When I began to take more responsibility for my happiness, and chose to work on taking better care of my physical and emotional health, and began speaking with loving kindness and respect to my kids, everything shifted. They got along better, listened to me, and responded with respect. Our family life became more harmonious overall. This has continued into their teen years and I am frequently grateful for the incredible relationships that I have with my 3 teenagers. They love spending time with me and we have fun as a family. 

Just the other day, 2 of my 3 kids were accompanying me to pick up my groceries just to spend a few extra minutes with me!!! I told them how lucky I felt to have such great kids and my youngest, who turns 14 in September, said, "That's because you're such a great mom!" I mean, come on!!!! It doesn't get much better than that. 

I have a firm belief that we can create a better world, one happier person at a time. It starts with each one of us individually and then it spreads; it's a ripple effect. Our impact on our kids extends far beyond us, so the more positive of an impact we have, the better, don't you think? 

Here are just 3 (of SO many!) ways that our happiness affects our children:

1. Emotional Well-Being: Children are highly attuned to their parents' emotions, often mirroring their feelings and reactions. When a parent embodies happiness and positivity, it creates a warm and nurturing environment at home. As kids witness their parents' contentment and joy, they learn that happiness is possible and a natural part of life. This fosters emotional well-being in children, promoting resilience and a positive outlook on life's challenges.

2. Enhanced Parent-Child Bond: The emotional bond between a parent and child is crucial for a child's development. A happy parent tends to be more emotionally available and responsive, creating a secure attachment with their children. This strong bond lays the foundation for healthy relationships, higher self-esteem, and better communication between parent and child. When you start practicing happiness in their younger years and form these healthy bonds, it creates the foundation for solid, secure & respectful relationships with your kids through the hormonal and often tumultuous teen years!

3. Reduced Stress: Parenting can be challenging, and stress is an inevitable part of the journey. However, happy parents are better equipped to manage stress effectively. By practicing the skills and tools of happiness, parents cultivate patience and composure, reducing the likelihood of parental burnout and creating a calmer and more harmonious family environment. Plus, as we show our kids to manage stress, they learn vital techniques and tools to get them through to adulthood and beyond.

The effect of a happy parent on their kids is profound and reaches far beyond the household. A parent's happiness sets the tone for the entire family, influencing their children's emotional development, behavior, academic & social success, and overall well-being. By prioritizing their own happiness and emotional health, parents can create a supportive and loving home environment, fostering positive growth and empowering their children to lead fulfilling lives. Remember, as parents, our happiness is a precious gift we can give to our children and ourselves.

If you’re ready to boost and build your own happiness, join me for a free, LIVE, 3-day Training to lower stress and increase joy Augst 7 -9!! Live in my private Facebook group OR you can join me in the Zoom Room!

How to Be A Little Better Every Day - with Zach & Jeremy from The Fit Mess Podcast

I had the best conversation with Zach Tucker & Jeremy Grater from The Fit Mess Podcast a few weeks ago. Some people think fitness comes easy, but it takes effort and dedication. These two inspired me with their ways of looking at life, exercise, and how to harness motivation and make it work for you.

I know you’ll enjoy this episode as much as I did and I’d love to hear (read!) your thoughts.

#podcast #authenticconversations #fitness #motivation #mentalhealth #awareness #consciousliving #wellbeing #wellness #createalifeyoulove

Celebrating 7-Years Divorced!

Do you know what happens to me when I see this picture? I smile the biggest, broadest, most heartfelt smile and I feel so f-ing grateful. 

Facebook reminded me that it's my "Divorcaversary." That's right, I'm ***celebrating*** being divorced for 7 years!!! 🥳🎉 I didn't even remember. I didn't even know what date it was today until I opened up my laptop and went to Facebook. But now that I know, you better believe I'll be making myself a celebratory dinner tonight! 

A lot of people have the perspective that divorce is a horrible thing, but not me. Not anymore. It was the best decision that I've ever made. Certainly, it was one of the hardest, most painful decisions I've ever made, too, but I'm still smiling because I did it. I left a marriage that was slowly killing me and I made my own way. I didn't know how I'd take care of 3 kids as a single mother who hadn't really worked in years, but I did it. 

Now it makes sense to me why #Gratitude has been such a focus today. I woke up thinking about what I'm grateful for. I turned on my yoga series and today's practice was a gratitude theme with a journal prompt to write 25 things, people, or experiences that I'm grateful for, so I did that. Then, at my (Create) A Life You Love, Now! Meetup group's Coffee Connections, I kept that theme going and it was a powerful, beautiful group conversation. 

Now, I'm grateful to the Universe for giving me this gift of keeping my attention on gratitude. I'm so grateful for this reminder that today made final a decision that changed my life and my children’s lives for the better. That's right, the divorce was what was best for them, too. Thanks to my courage in taking charge of my life and my experience, they get to have a mother who is happy instead of angry, loved instead of manipulated, who laughs and plays with them instead of being too exhausted from trying to just get through another damn day. 

I’ll never regret marrying that charming Frenchman, not for a day of my life. I’ve traveled the world, lived overseas twice, have 3 of the most incredible human beings as my children, learned how to cook and plate like a boss, and developed a deep appreciation for food, wine, travel, cultures, and freedom. And choice. And perspective. And courage. And joy. And integrity. I could go on for another 7 years filling this page with every beautiful thing that I’ve learned in the 23 years since I said “I do.” But the very best things in my life have happened since I took a courageous step back toward myself and said yes to me, and yes to divorce.

#createalifeyoulove #authentic #integrity #joy #happiness #divorce #relationships #love

The Gift of Authentic Happiness is Yours!

This week I hosted a free, virtual, 2-hour Masterclass on Authentic Happiness - Creating Greater Happiness from the Inside Out. It was fun, people interacted, laughed, smiled, and left feeling happier than they did when we started.

I’m so lucky and grateful that I get live this life. I feel on fire almost every single day and when I don’t, it’s because it’s time to rest and renew. I get to, not only live on purpose, but work my purpose. This isn’t the case for everyone, but what is true for everyone is that you can cultivate more purpose and meaning in your life, so that it feels more lit up and happy.

I’m gifting this Masterclass to anyone motivated enough to watch it this week. I’ll keep it up through Saturday or Sunday, and then down it comes.

Then, I invite you to book a free call with me - and you can book before you watch it if you know in your heart it’s time for you to take action and create a life you love, now. Click here to schedule your Pathway to Happiness call where we’ll identify your biggest block and your most efficient path toward greater happiness. You deserve it. It’s possible. Give yourself the gift of 30 focused minutes with me to get you on your way with simple, effective steps that, when used, will begin to make a difference in your life immediately.

I’m so excited to hear from you after you watch the class and book your call, so be sure to comment or reach out directly. And feel free to share this with someone who could benefit. We’ll create a better world together, one happier person at a time.

Attention Overwhelmed and Unhappy People!

Are you feeling unhappy and overwhelmed? You want to love life, but there’s too much stress and too many people who are asking for more each and every day?

We all want to be happier and did you know that greater happiness doesn’t just feel better, but that happier people actually sleep better, live an average of 9-years longer, and make around a million dollars more over the course of their lifetime than their unhappier counterparts? 

Unhappiness is an epidemic, but the good news is that science has actually cracked the happiness code and so have I! We now know what it takes to be happier and I’ve supported hundreds of people using this process to cultivate lasting happiness in their lives and I want to share it with you. 

Our happiness impacts every aspect of our lives!Imagine what your life will feel like when you feel better in your body, you’re more purposeful  in your work, and you’re enjoying deeper, more fulfilling relationships? 

Ready for greater happiness? Register here: https://tinyurl.com/AuthenticHappiness2023

In this free Masterclass - Authentic Happiness - 3 Keys to Creating Greater Happiness from the Inside Out! I’ll share the structure that I’ve created, used for myself to move from misery to being one of the happiest people I know, and that I’ve utilized to coach hundreds of people into greater happiness. You’ll

• Lay the foundation for authentic happiness,

• Rediscover what makes you feel alive, and

• Practice strategies to teach you your full body aligned 'yes' and 'no'

  so that you can start to fall in love with your life.

  
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A Chat with Love Coach, Junie Moon - Embracing the Shadows!

What a joy it was to chat with Junie Moon!! Love Mentor, Best-selling author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud, International speaker, Coach creator of Shed the Shame documentary short (Official Selection at Newark International Film Festival) and host of the Midlife Love Out Loud podcast, Junie is a powerhouse woman and coach! We talk about relationships, shadows, and all of the juiciness that living a life out loud entails! 

Junie's free gift to our listeners/viewers: 

Find Fabulous Love After 40 Guidebook:10 Easy Steps Proven to Welcome In Next Level Love

• Discover why you really sabotage your love life and have a breakthrough

• Learn how to lower the volume of your inner critic and amp up your confidence

• Identify patterns that hold you back and get some leverage over them 

• Get introduced to a powerful tool that will help you call in Next Level Love 

Get it here: midlifeloveoutloud.com/loveworkbook

Learn more about Junie and her offers here: 

Junie’s Website: https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovecoachjuniemoon/

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1962269713813419

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeloveoutloud/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/love-coach-junie-moon-995262a/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflI1ts0J4gZ0ur6YOfav1A

Learn more about Tamara Zoner at her website and take the ASEA journey with her! Watch her on YouTube or Find her on FB, IG, or LI.

Tamara Zoner is an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker & Happiness Trainer who helps people struggling in transition to cultivate deeper connections to themselves & others so that they can create a life they love, now! She teaches the skills and habits of happiness to individuals, groups, and organizations virtually and in-person all over the world.

The views expressed by Spirit Cafe guests do not reflect the views of Tamara or A Life You Love Now, LLC.

#podcast #podmatch #spirituality #happiness #wellbeing #authenticconversations #authenticity #realtalk #deepconversations #feelgoodpodcast #coaching #lifecoach #coachtam #keynotespeaker #positivity #personaldevelopment #overcominghardship #divorce #intuition #psychic #channeling #intuitive #fun

From Stuck and Sad to Fulfilled and Joyful! Creating A Life I Love (and you can, too!)

9 Years ago today, I woke up in Oslo, Norway, ready to begin a training that would change the course of my entire life.

At the time, I had given up trying to make my marriage work (I had already tried everything). Instead, I was trying to figure out how to find myself again. I was so lost in the years of giving away my voice for my then-husband's comfort, trying everything to please him and be a "good wife." I barely knew who I was anymore, but I knew that I wanted be a better mom than I was being and I wanted to feel happy again. I wanted to feel at peace with where I was in my life and to stop wishing for it to be different.

The day I woke up in Oslo, divorce still wasn't an option in my mind. My family was my priority, or so I thought.

Over the course of 4 long, intense days of deep inner work with the love and accountability of Janet Attwood herself (creator of The Passion Test) and her amazing trainers, my heart broke free. My soul started singing again. My stuck mindset began to shift and I tapped into my dreams of what I wanted for my life again. My life. Not my husband's. Mine. 🫶 There I was.

My #1 Passion became "I am living authentically from my heart and soul." I learned the formula to make that a reality and the secret that guaranteed it and I began to live it. No more lying to myself. No more Stepford Wife to make sure my husband didn't get mad at me for being me. No more. I had felt the spark of my authentic self once again, for the first time in so many years, and I was never going to let it fade out again. I still haven't. 💖

Another passion, though I can't recall where it fell in my top 5, was "I am experiencing a happy, harmonious family life." I wasn't considering divorce yet, but I also wasn't making it about my husband or my marriage, specifically. One of my markers for that passion was that I "speak with loving kindness to my children," and that I hear them laughing and playing respectfully together all of the time. They were little at the time - just 8, 7, and 4.

➡️Fast forward to last night - I'm happily divorced and even more happily partnered with an incredible man who loves me for exactly who I am. He's still in Florida, where we recently took an amazing vacation together. My kids and I were having dinner together in our beautiful home. I felt my heart growing in my chest, bursting with love and gratitude as I watched them interacting, talking, laughing together, with respect. With kindness. My 3 teenagers do not fight. My kids haven't fought with each other for years. Once I began modeling calm, respectful, loving tones and behaviors, my kids reflected it, too. We have a beautifully happy and harmonious family life today (with the realistic challenges and struggles that teens dealing with anxiety, gender identity, and puberty along with the good stuff).

⚡️Every single year, sometimes twice, I make a new list of passions and continually align my life with what matters the most to me, now. Every single year, my life gets more and more beautiful from the inside out. Every single year, I am more *me* than ever and I love and respect the woman that I am. The beautiful parts, the raw parts, the clumsy parts, the fun parts... all of me. I love all of me and all of my life because I embrace it all and continually choose in favor of my ideal life, loving where I'm at and growing and moving toward what more I want.

🙏Every single year, I take dozens of people through the Passion Test and help them design a life of intention, consciously creating what they want to experience in their lives. Every year, I get to watch those clients soar - transforming their relationships (especially with themselves) and their entire experience from one they thought they "had to deal with" into one that is fulfilling and joyful.

If you're tired, so tired like I was, of faking it, The Passion Test might be your pathway home to yourself. If you feel like you just have to "get through" another day, like I did, I promise you there is more in life for you. Are you ready to explore what's possible for you? Message me. Let's chat. If it's possible for me, it's possible for you. You're worthy and deserving of a life you love, now. 💗

#createalifeyoulove #selfrespect #selflove #wellbeing #happiness #purposefullife #clarity #thepassiontest