Comments on: 3 Tips for Taking Back Some Control in an Uncontrollable World

By: Susanne Embertson

Susanne Embertson — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:37:45 +0000

I like the approach you took with this topic. It is not often that you discover something so to the point and enlightening.

By: It's Not All Flowers and Sausages: Off To A Positive Start???

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages: Off To A Positive Start??? — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:30:54 +0000

[...] Oh it's all on the part of the other ADULTS….) Recently I read a post from one of my fave blogs (Penelope Loves Lists) with some words of wisdom that might help us hold onto our positive attitudes when the sh*t is [...]

By: Zoe

Zoe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:29:51 +0000

I just started reading your blog, and head the urge to comment on this, one of the first posts I’ve read – so I can tell this is going to be the start of something beautiful!
Anyway, onto the comment…
Tip 1 is huge for me. I don’t want to be one of those people who tells their kids to finish their dinner because there are starving kids in Africa, but when my partner complains about traffic jams, I reply with “Yes, the traffic is irritating, but isn’t it nice that we have a comfortable car to experience it in?” And so forth. He’s always grateful be reminded to look on the bright side!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:51:08 +0000

@Kristen: you are so right! It’s crucial for moms not to hide behind a ‘perfect’ facade. I try to always let my kids know when I’m in a bad mood and can’t snap out of it. Helps them to know it’s not their fault, it’s just me and it’s normal.

By: Clearly Composed

Clearly Composed — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:48:22 +0000

Loved this post the first time I read it and I still do. Simple, wise advice that is much appreciated.

By: Kristen Carter

Kristen Carter — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:15:26 +0000

Love these reminders and all your posts. I think though that sometimes it’s important to let kids (and ourselves) know that occasional bad moods are okay — to just say “I feel sad/mad/bad and need a mommy time-out.” It’s normal to feel bad occasionally and kids should learn from us how to handle our low moments. It’s actually being generous to let them feel okay being blue but that there are many ways to cope — and REALLY generous if we allow them to help us feel better, whether that means giving us some time alone, giving us a hug or kiss, helping with dinner or offering us some words of wisdom – I often get great perspective from my children.

By: Karen (Scotland)

Karen (Scotland) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:45:30 +0000

This is a lovely post and a good reminder. Because I’m so critical of myself, I don’t hesitate to extend that criticising to others but there’s just no NEED to do that all the time.
I still can’t bring myself to put away my husband’s shoes, though…

Karen

By: Victoria Moshiashwili

Victoria Moshiashwili — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:23:15 +0000

omg, the very name “Stabby Mommy” sends me into fits of laughter — which will improve my mood instantly! Thank you for the great tips!

By: DR. WHAW? – July 6, 2010 « One True Sentence

DR. WHAW? – July 6, 2010 « One True Sentence — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:29:20 +0000

[...] 3 Tips for Taking Back Some Control in an Uncontrollable World by Meredith – This is one of my new favorite blogs, Penelope Loves Lists. So, what’s a Penelope? “Penelope is unabashedly organized. She makes no apologies for her love of lists, and notebooks, and pretty office supplies. She adores anything that’s called a ‘storage solution.’ She loves useful websites, design blogs and shelter magazines. She hunts down smart work organization software and swoons for project management tools. She’s tidy, she’s a bit OCD. She’s got a To Do List and she knows how to use it.” I’m not sure what you’d call the male version of a Penelope, so my apologies for leaving out the guys. Anyway, back to the article…. There are only three tips, but all are very helpful and I’m going to try them: “I can reframe my thoughts,” “I can decide I’m going to be in a good mood,” “I can keep my mouth shut.” [...]

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:21:36 +0000

i love the first tip–it’s sooo easy for me to get aggravated over something so small (like you said–hubby [in my case, beau] leaving the shoes out). but breaking it down into smaller pieces of what we’re grateful for really takes away the anger and frustration. thanks!