Appreciating Suggestions | by Madisyn Taylor As children, our parents had dreams for us. They wanted us to do well in school, and to do whatever was necessary to reach our highest potential. Later in life, friends may try to set us up with their idea of the perfect partner or the perfect job. Spouses may have agendas for us, too. People close to us may have ideas about how we should live our lives, ideas that usually come from love and the desire for us to be happy. Other times, they come from a place of need within them--whether it is the parent who wants us to live out his or her dreams or the friend or spouse who wants us to play an already-defined role. Whatever the case, we can appreciate and consider those people's input, but ultimately we must follow our own inner guidance. There may come a time when all the suggestions can become overbearing. We may feel that the people we love don't approve of our judgment, which can hurt our feelings. It can interfere with the choices we make for our lives by making us doubt ourselves, or filling a void with their wishes before we've had a chance to decide what we want. It can affect us energetically as well. We may have to deal with feelings of resistance or the need to shut ourselves off from them. But we can take some time to rid ourselves of any unnecessary doubts and go within to become clear on what we desire for ourselves. We can tell our loved ones how much we appreciate their thoughts and ideas, but that we need to live our own lives and make our own decisions. We can explain that they need to let us learn from our own experiences rather than rob us of wonderful life lessons and the opportunity to fine-tune our own judgment. When they see that we are happy with our lives and the path we are taking to reach our goals, they can rest assured that all we need them to do is to share in our joy. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Wendy Newman For many women, feeling unheard, unseen, and underappreciated by men can affect their romantic relationships, work life, and family dynamics. The simple truth is, men and women listen, process, and speak in very different ways and the secret is in learning how to communicate effectively for the best results. With this course, you'll discover how to speak the language of men -- and you'll get expert solutions to some of the most frustrating and puzzling male behaviors known to womenkind. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings 2. What Women Need to Know About Men 3. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 4. What to Eat Over 40 5. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 6. Chakra Dance to Change Your Life 7. Narcissistic Relationships - From Surviving to Thriving 8. Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible 9. The 9 Minute Science-Based Workout 10. From Codependent to Independent
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