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Mindset Mastery: Two Concepts That Will Change Your Life
Part One: The Loose Tooth Lesson — Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
Last night, our daughter lost a tooth, but not just any ol’ tooth, one of the top two right in the front. As her big sister and big brother explained, that’s the big kid tooth. Once you lose that tooth, you transition from little to big.
Have you ever thought about losing a tooth? As far as rights of passage, it’s a pretty big deal. A part of your body falls out, and you grow a new one. That definitely doesn’t happen every day.
But the twins coached her on what to expect throughout the process. From the moment she said, Mom, I have a wiggly tooth! to pulling it out, they shared with her how it would feel, what would happen next, and how to make the process as pain-free and low-key as possible.
“Wiggle it when you are watching a movie, but not at school. It will be embarrassing if it hurts or bleeds when your friends watch. Push it forward, push it backward, push it side-to-side, but you also need to twist in both directions too.”
“Eat lots of frozen yogurt (and popsicles if mom will let you). It feels good when it’s cold and numb, and then you can wiggle harder. If it starts to hurt and it feels like it’s ready, eat an apple or a…
