Resources for Learning to Use a Kind Voice – Even if You Have to Fake It
We're learning to use a kind voice instead of yelling.
If you'd like to replace your yelling with a kind voice, look through these articles, get inspired and then, go be kind. Simple and as complex as that – one habit at a time we're learning to find joy and treat ourselves and our children with respect. You can find all the posts on learning to use a kind voice instead of yelling here.
Building the habit of using a kind voice instead of yelling:
No More Mama Trash Talking – It's awfully hard to be kind to those around you when you're bashing yourself. Find 10 phrases here to use to get rid of negative self talk.
They Imitate Kindness – Read the comment that scared me and also pushed me into accepting the kind voice challenge.
You can be kind. They can be angry – 6 Ways I've learned to respectfully and kindly set limits.
One easy thing I've done to remind myself of my commitment to using a kind voice, was inspired by this article on using your computer password as a catlyst for changing a life habit. Here are a few password ideas:
- Br3athe
- Sh0wTh3mKindnes
- Sp3akKindly
- Ju5tBKind
Alissa Zorn is an author, and founder of the website Overthought This. She's a coach and cartoonist passionate about helping people overcome perfectionism and shame to build authentic, joyful lives. Alissa is certified through the International Coach Federation and got her Trauma-Informed Coaching certification from Moving the Human Spirit. She wrote Bounceback Parenting: A Field Guide for Creating Connection, Not Perfection, and is always following curiosity to find her next creative endeavor.