279. Amanda’s “Rebuilding Year” + Playfulness + Your Questions
Feb 8, 2024
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Amanda declares a 'Rebuilding Year' and shares insights on personal growth, parenthood, and playfulness. Abby provides advice on unlocking playfulness and discusses the importance of not trying to be 'good'.
Finding joy and silliness through play is essential for connection and enjoyment in life.
Experiencing seasons of hibernation and personal growth allows for future success and development.
Deep dives
Importance of Finding Play and Silly Joy
Finding play and silly joy is essential to maintaining a sense of fun and lightheartedness in life. As we grow older, play may change, but it's important to discover what brings us joy and silliness in our current stage of life. This could be singing and dancing while cooking dinner or finding activities that excite us. By embracing play and inviting our children to join in, we can create moments of connection and enjoyment.
Embracing Rebuilding Years
Life is not always about continuously achieving and improving. Just like professional sports teams have rebuilding years, we too can experience seasons of hibernation, introspection, and personal growth. It is natural to have periods where we focus on pruning, making space for new possibilities, and investing in personal development. These rebuilding years may not appear productive on the surface, but they lay the foundations for future growth and success.
Letting Go of Past Mistakes
It is common to feel burdened by mistakes made in our younger years. However, it is important to recognize that those actions were part of our growth and survival at the time. Instead of carrying the weight of past mistakes, we can acknowledge the lessons learned and the growth that has happened since then. By embracing self-compassion and understanding, we can let go of the need to constantly make up for past actions and focus on who we are becoming.
Being Authentic and Letting Go of Others' Perceptions
One of the keys to personal freedom is recognizing that we cannot control how others perceive us. It is not our responsibility to shape their opinions or live up to their expectations. Instead, we should focus on being true to ourselves and living authentically. By letting go of the need for external validation and engaging in self-acceptance, we can find joy and peace in embracing who we are.
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda answer your questions and attempt to do ‘easy’ things – sharing about their personal lives and on topics like parenthood, personal growth, and playfulness.
Discover:
Why Amanda’s declaring a “Rebuilding Year,” what it means, and whether you might want one too;
Abby’s advice on how to unlock playfulness;
Why trying to be ‘good’ is a waste of time and what to strive toward instead; and
What your preferred roller coaster seat reveals about your personality.