Brain Storms Ep 15: Breaking the Cycle

Hi, folks. Welcome back to Brainstorms. I'm your host, Rich. I'm here once again with the amazing Alyssa. Hi, Alyssa. Hello. It's great to be back. Today, I wanted to talk about breaking the cycle. I've been thinking a lot lately about fathers and husbands, about how we learn how to be a father and husband from our fathers. If we have a poor example, we'll often perpetuate that cycle. This affects the whole household, including the relationship with a spouse or significant other.

We discuss the impact of rigid thinking and inflexibility, how old discipline models don't always work, and the importance of showing care and love through discipline. Alyssa and I share personal stories and strategies for breaking cycles, such as overreacting and the importance of controlling emotions. We also delve into how moods set the tone for the household and the importance of creating new experiences to break the monotony in relationships.

We explore indicators that you're in a cycle, such as defensiveness and feeling forced into activities. We discuss the importance of introspection and accepting feedback. Additionally, we touch on the impact of over-scheduling kids and the value of boredom for creativity. Join us as we reflect on breaking cycles, improving self-esteem, and embracing new experiences.