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The Hidden Cost of Yelling; And How to Stop It
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Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell today,” but then lost your cool before breakfast even ended? You’re not broken. Your brain is just doing what it thinks is best.
Your brain is built to keep you safe. It tries to avoid hard stuff, find comfort, and save energy. That’s great when you’re in real danger; but not so helpful when your kids are whining, fighting, or not listening. In those moments, your brain thinks, “This is too much!” and reacts by yelling, snapping, or shutting down. It’s not because you’re failing; it’s because your brain is trying to protect you.
The real change doesn’t come from quick parenting tricks. It comes from knowing why you want to stay calm in the first place. Maybe it’s because you want a strong bond with your kids when they’re older. Maybe you want to be different than how you were raised. Or maybe it’s because you see the look on your child’s face after you yell and it hurts. That “why” helps you stay steady when things feel hard.
The truth is, becoming the calm mom you want to be happens one moment at a time. Every time you pause, breathe, or choose not to react, that’s progress. You can do this on your own. But coaching gives you extra support, tools to use in the heat of the moment, and someone to remind you to keep going when your brain says “just give up.” Coaching is a way of saying: my peace matters, my growth matters, and my family matters.
A UNIQUE APPROACH TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YELLING.
Are you struggling with yelling at your kids? Do you keep falling back into yelling?
I use a unique approach the addresses the underlying cause of yelling so that you break the yelling habit for good.
https://masteryourownwellbeing.com/tfd
Chapters
1. Welcome and Disclaimer (00:00:00)
2. The Challenge of Staying Calm (00:01:09)
3. How Your Protective Brain Works (00:02:14)
4. The Power of Your "Why" (00:04:08)
5. Investing in Your Future Self (00:06:38)
6. Coaching Offer and Closing Remarks (00:10:40)
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