When my children were school age, the stress that appeared in January/February over which summer camps to sign up for, which would sell out the fastest, and which would be fun while also manageable with my work schedule definitely was not fun.
Whether we fabricate unbelievable excuses like, “The dog ate my homework,” or blame others for what happens to us, we give up not only responsibility for our lives, but also our power.
When I was a teenager, I was too insecure and anxious to state how I felt about something, specifically when it was different than what my parents believed or if I thought it would upset them.