Buffering Emotions

When you do something other than the thing that you know you need to be doing you are buffering. Buffering is when you avoid your priorities, commitments, or boundaries because following through feels bad. On today’s podcast I’m talking about buffering your emotions. I will share several examples from my clients, and myself, on what it looks like to buffer your emotions and then I will offer you the steps to stop buffering when you realize you’re doing it.Topics in this episode:The only thing that gets in the way of you following through with your commitments and priorities is an uncomfortable emotion. The most common emotions we like to buffer: inadequacy, failure, incompetence and incapableMy favorite buffering behavior is getting a cup of tea and texting my friendsIdentify your own buffering triggers and behaviors5 steps to end the buffering when you realize you are doing itShow Notes & References: Have you been listening to this podcast for a while, but still can’t seem to put into practice all the strategies and tools we discuss? Then it’s time to book a free breakthrough call where we will create a plan for how we can move you forward through coaching. Click here to schedule your free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book.Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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