Let’s Start the Year with Vision and Purpose
As we step into a new year, let’s take a moment to talk about long-term visioning and the results we can achieve in parenting. This is the time to focus on the light—on our dreams, visions, and hopes for the future.
Want to know the COOLEST part about this whole visioning process? The results are MAGICAL.
Here’s What Happens When You Trust the Process:
Positive parenting works. It raises kind, responsible, brave, confident, self-motivated, and loving humans. Period.
- Compassion teaches compassion
- Respect begets respect
- Self-control is contagious
- Patience gets mirrored
- Kindness spreads easily
- Making amends becomes second nature
- Healing takes place
- Habits evolve
- Relationships are repaired
- Life skills are taught
- Trust builds
- Connection deepens
- Personal responsibility (without shame) becomes the norm
These aren’t just ideas—they’re facts. To receive the good things that come with positive parenting, we need to stay open, both in mindset and in action. Picture an open hand instead of a closed fist.
Trust the process. Believe it’s possible for you. It’s coming. It’s yours.
Focusing on What Matters
We all need a destination—something to program into our GPS (our heart). When we’re clear about where we want to go, instead of fixating on the roads we don’t want to travel, we find our path much more easily.
Our brains are incredibly intelligent, but our ego and pride crave being “right.” When we focus on seeing and acknowledging areas of growth—whether it’s in our kids, our patience, or our optimism—our brain looks for evidence to support what we believe.
What we expect becomes our reality. What we focus on expands.
The energy we carry matters, too. If we radiate fear, negativity, and worry, we’ll attract more of the same. But if we embrace confidence, compassion, patience, and joy, we’ll see that reflected back in others.
By staying focused on our goals, having faith in the process, and trusting in the humanity of our children, we position ourselves to receive the blessings of positive parenting so much more easily.
Setting Intentions
These questions are wildly important to keep at the forefront of our heart & mind as we are raising human souls:
- What stars are you shooting for?
- How deeply do you believe in your ability to create the family life you dream of?
- What vision has been put on your heart that you want to make your reality when it comes to raising your children?
A Glimpse Into Your Future
A decade from now, you’ll be pinching yourself, amazed at the family you’ve created. You’ll have rock-solid relationships with your kids and the tools to work through any challenge with respect and connection. You’ll feel proud of how you’ve raised your children and inspired by the adults they’ve become.
You’ll wake up feeling calm, creative, and empowered. And most importantly, you’ll know you gave your children the gift of a strong, loving foundation.
Activity: Vision and Statements of Truth & Faith
This activity helps us focus on the truth about ourselves and our family.
- Write down your vision and long-term goals for your family, kids, spouse, and yourself.
Use these prompts to guide you: - Who do you want to be as a parent?
- What do you believe about yourself as a mom?
- What do you believe about your family?
- What dreams do you have for your family?
- What kind of people do you want your kids to become?
- Write statements of truth and faith at the bottom of each page. Here are some examples:
- My children are beautiful inside and out.
- My kids know how to stand up for themselves with confidence.
- My children listen well and cooperate with our family’s rules.
- My spouse has our family’s best interests at heart.
- My spouse is capable of shedding old limiting belief systems that do not serve them
- I am confident
- I am able to slow down and pause when I feel triggered
- I understand that positive change and learning takes time.
- I am not shaken when others don’t understand my ways/vision/dreams/parenting style.
- I am brave and courageous as I try new things.
- I am growing stronger every day in self-regulation and self-control.
- Dream BIG—don’t play it safe. Envision your family’s future without limits.
- Hang your vision and truth statements somewhere visible, and revisit them often to keep yourself focused and aligned. Consider making them part of your daily routine.
Moving Forward
The past may feel heavy, but you can put it down. If your current reality feels like a struggle—filled with yelling, reacting, and feeling overwhelmed—know this: with practice, things will change.
Don’t get stuck in the darkness of a scarcity mindset. Focus on the light. Dream big. Remember:
What we expect becomes our reality. What we focus on expands.
You deserve to have the best year of your life. You are brave enough to start.
If you’d like support along the way, reach out to learn how we can work together.
