23: When Your Teen Makes a Choice You Can't Change | Finding Peace as an LDS Mom

When your teenager makes a choice you can't change, what do you do next? It's natural to replay the situation, wish things had gone differently, or wonder what you could have done to prevent it.  But staying stuck in disappointment and resistance only adds more pain. In this episode, you'll learn a simple mindset shift that can help you process difficult experiences, move forward with greater peace, and strengthen your relationship with your teen—even when you can't change what happened.   Think New Thoughts Academy: Check out our most recent workshop in the Think New Thoughts Academy, "How To Let Go Of A Grudge."  I'll show you how to layer on acceptance instead of resistance so you can start moving THROUGH your experiences instead of getting stuck wallowing in them.    100 Thoughts for More Joy Wanna think some new thoughts?  Here are 100 of my favorites that you can try out. Be warned, though. Choosing to really, truly believe even one of these thoughts could drastically impact the way you view yourself and others, and might completely change your life. :) https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/100-thoughts-for-more-joy    --------------------------------------------------- Helping LDS moms of teens navigate parenting with more connection, trust, joy, and inner peace through gospel-centered life coaching, thought work, and practical tools from a parenting coach that align with LDS doctrine and scripture. Explore conflict resolution, forgiveness, mindset shifts, faith over fear, personal growth, emotional resilience, overcoming mom guilt, reducing disconnection and power struggles, learning to trust God, and strengthening family relationships through faith-based parenting and life coaching.