Self-talk

All men are just little boys trying to be brave.

I don’t always do a good job of this… but before I speak to myself internally, I try to think, “How would I speak to my son if it was him in my shoes?”

Would I diminish his feelings, tell him to ‘man up’ & suck it up?

I heard that plenty. I’d never speak to my son that way.

I’d speak to him with love, see things from where he’s at, help him see it’s going to be okay, and make it a game so we can take on the challenge together in a fun way. And be just as proud of him if it doesn’t work out.

All men, are just little boys, trying to be brave.