What You’ll Learn from this Episode about the Midlife Empty Nesting with Somewhat Independent Kids:
- Why it’s important to understand what you think about your young adult’s growing independence.
- What it means to feel some resistance to this idea of your child transitioning to an independent lifestyle.
- Why it’s common to be confused and unclear about why something you believe in would be difficult to act on in midlife.
- Why it’s important to think about applying your insights to your life now.
- What the four common thoughts are that might get in your way as you try to get more comfortable with your young adults’ independence.
- Why this kind of awareness about your mindset regarding your young adults can lead to greater fulfillment and happiness.
Welcome to another episode of the Women in the Middle Podcast
Today’s episode is about midlife empty nesting with somewhat independent kids; you’re invited to look closely at the transition you might be going through as your kids grow toward great independence.
This midlife transition is full of mixed emotions. One of your negative emotions might surprise you. Learn the 4 common thoughts that might lead to resistance to your behavior around your young adults’ independence, even though you want your young adult to thrive like this. Like so many things in life, great awareness about your mindset will help you manage your mind and your emotions more and more going forward.
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Podcast: Episode 204: Empty Nest & Career Re-Imagination Midlife with Kelly Christian
https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-204-empty-nest-career-re-imagination-in-midlife-with-kelly-christian/
Blog: How to Communicate in your Empty Nest: https://suzyrosenstein.com/how-to-communicate-in-your-empty-nest/
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