187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1)

What if every moment of blended family life felt fun, connected, and peaceful?

It's pretty hard to imagine.  We all know the struggles and challenges that barrage us each day.  It might seem like there's way more discomfort and distress than there is fun and connection.

We've navigated countless seasons of discomfort over the past couple of decades and struggled through intense moments of distress as well.  One thing we've discovered is that these difficult experiences don't have to rob us of the peace and satisfaction we really want.

Discomfort and distress are simply part of the journey — and they're hard to cope with.  But even in the midst of these moments, we each have the power to choose how we will respond.

In this episode, you'll discover a few mindsets and approaches to dealing with discomfort and distress so that you can be free to enjoy the good moments with more confidence and peace.

You'll Discover:

• Why it's critical in blended dynamics to tolerate and manage discomfort and distress 
• How to move away from avoidance and  unhealthy reactions that perpetuate underlying issues 
• A practical approach to reduce your discomfort and distress  

Resources from this Episode:

• Take the Blended Family Breakthrough QUIZ
• Check out the Blending Together Community
• Episode 107. 3 Disheartening Realities That No Couple Wants To Go Through - But We All Have To
• Episode 184. The Heart of Motherhood:  Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and Love
• Episode 168. Actionable Steps for Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve
• Episode 172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences - And Get United
• Episode 59. Why are you stuck in a parent-child allegiance? (Part 1)

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