#1184 - 95% of Parents Don’t Have This One Thing - But We All NEED It

Ever cringed at a recording of your own voice? Imagine watching your daily parenting played back on video. In this raw and honest episode, Dr Justin Coulson shares how a humbling surfing experience revealed the game-changing power of self-awareness in parenting. Discover why 95% of parents think they're self-aware (but only 10-15% actually are), and learn the three practical steps to close your own self-awareness gap. Warning: might involve some uncomfortable truths! Quote of the Episode: "Sometimes our most uncomfortable moments of self-awareness become our greatest opportunities for transformation." Key Insights: Only 10-15% of people are truly self-aware, despite 95% thinking they are Self-aware parents show improved emotional awareness of themselves and their children Video feedback leads to significant improvements in parenting behaviours Small, focused improvements are more effective than trying to fix everything at once Regular feedback and reflection are crucial for growth Self-awareness impacts relationship quality with children The gap between perceived and actual parenting skills often requires objective feedback Incremental improvements lead to sustainable change Resources Mentioned: Tasha Eurich's research on self-awareness Research on video feedback in parenting Happy Families Action Steps for Parents: Create Your Own "Surf Video Moment" Record interactions with children Ask for specific feedback from family members Be prepared for initial discomfort Ask the "What's One Thing?" Question Seek specific, focused feedback daily Make improvements manageable Focus on one area at a time Practice Daily Reflection Spend 5 minutes journaling each evening Note one positive interaction and one area for improvement Track progress over time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.