Ever find yourself reacting a particular way and thinking “oh my gosh, that’s my mum or my dad!”.  Before you even get a chance to think about how you are going to react it just comes automatically.

Some behaviours are positive ones that put a smile on your face and then there’s some you wish you never had.  How do you deal with that?  How do you change behaviours in yourself, you and/or others, may not like?  Ever stopped to think about them?  Why not take a minute to do it….

How are our behaviours represented? 

1.  Through our language – how do we speak to people or our children, are the words we use encouraging or damaging?

2.  Through our attitude – what do our children, friends, family or even colleagues see when we react to different situations?  Would you be pleased with yourself if you stood back and observed your attitude?

3.  Through our upbringing – was it a nuturing, loving environment or possibly hostile, distant, abusive or lack of emotional support?  What were your family values?

4.  Through our education – What was your experience at school – positive/negative, what teachers had an effect on you?

There are about 240 different behaviours (don’t quote me on that number there’s bound to be more!) – which ones are you happy with and which ones do you want to change?

Challenge yourself to see if you are on track with how you what to behave.  Your kids will thank you for it!!!