Lessons Learned in 2020

"Send Ben a text"Look for opportunities instead of obstacles.Early in 2020, I followed a lot of the narrative about how bad 2020 was turning out to be. Inadvertently, I started believing all of the talk and I started seeing all of the obstacles. Before I knew it, I was down, depressed, worried, and convinced that 2020 was indeed the worst year ever. Luckily I started looking for the opportunities instead of the obstacles. I realized that, thanks to some of the issues we've been facing in 2020, there are TONS of opportunites! More parents need help with their teens than ever.I get to spend way more time with my family.I've had to focus more on the few things that I can control.I've grown and blossomed over the past year. Control what makes you happy. This was a hard lesson. I am a social butterfly. I love being around people. I even love going to the store to do grocery shopping. I love getting together with friends and playing board games for hours at a time at a local board game night. I love going to live sporting events. COVID-19 took a lot of that away from me. I realized that some of the things that made me happiest were outside of my control. So I decided that I wanted to control the things that make me happy . I am happy when I serve others.I am happy when I'm helping others. I'm happy when I'm loving my family. I'm happy when I am growing. Things can change, and I'll be okay.For as much as I generally like change and get excited by the mere idea of change, there have been several changes that have happened this year that I have not been happy with. Going to live personal events was something that I loved. I've learned that things can change, and I'll be okay. I don't have to love, but I don't want to argue with the new reality either. Things always change. It's up to me to be okay and to make the most out of it. The little things mean the most. I love my family!I love coaching and helping other families. I love living in a country that is so alive, vibrant, passionate, sometimes very opinionated, and doing their very best! I'm grateful for my health. I'm grateful for my life!Special Gift for YOU!My birthday was yesterday. Today we are celebrating one of my favorite holidays. I love Christmas and the whole holiday season!I want to offer you a special gift!From now, through the end of 2020, I am giving away a few free coaching sessions each week. I want to help you, NO STRINGS ATTACHED! Space is limited, and it's first come first serve. Book your Gift Session Today!Gift SessionAre You Caught in the Parent Trap?Discover the hidden patterns that are keeping you stuck—and how to break free.Take this quick (and eye-opening) quiz to uncover which common parenting trap you’re falling into with your teen. Get a personalized roadmap to help you parent with more clarity, confidence, and connection—starting today.https://benpughcoaching.com/parent-trap-quiz