Interpretations and the Stories We Tell

IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · Aug 12, 2021 · 22m

"Ask Ben a Question"

How to Be Intentional With Your Interpretations.

First, you have to be aware of what your interpretations are.

To do this, practice awareness throughout the day. When you notice an interpretation, identify and label it. "This is an interpretation."

Thought downloads are also powerful tools to help you identify your interpretations. Any time you find yourself saying things like, "It's not fair," "My teen's lazy," "I'm not good enough," or "This is bad."

These are all interpretations.

Second, once you've become aware of your interpretations, you can start to be intentional…