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Wow, Help, Thanks

Bestselling author Anne Lamott wrote a book titled Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers. Which mother can’t identify with the “help” part? Help me tolerate the noise. Help me as they shriek and pull on my skirt when it’s time to stay in preschool for the day. Help me distinguish between good and bad, ditto for my kids. Help me put lunch on the table—before dinnertime. Help me keep them clean even though I’m ready to collapse. Help my son get over his friend’s comment. Help my children feel loved. Help me tell them the right stories. Help me[…]

I don’t want to freak you out, but Toy Story, it turns out, may be happening in your children’s nursery as you’re reading this. But first–do you ever think about what it is that makes you want to declutter your home? Why is Marie Kondo–who’s viral book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up” inspired the last two UP episodes–so, so popular? I’ve given some thought to this question, and–while the reasons are many–the bottom line, and without any fluff, is that I declutter because it makes me feel good. That’s my shtick–I put a lot of emphasis on discovering the things[…]

At first glance, Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up looks like just another how-to book on decluttering. As expected, Kondo tackles everything from clothing, kitchenware, and storage spaces to books, papers and memorabilia—all the usual categories you expect to learn about in the genre. But when you read carefully, you find between the lines interesting notes on the life of a modern-day, single Japanese woman. More importantly for us, there’s some juicy insights on the dynamics that Kondo had noticed while guiding families in the process of decluttering and tidying up. The book, in part, tells the story[…]

The dreaded flu took over me this winter. Twice. As it is, getting sick is a source of embarrassment and stress for me because, unfortunately, it happens to me a lot. So being totally out for a week felt unacceptable to me. At the beginning of the first round of the flu, I did my best to ignore the oh-so-clear signs. I kept preparing meals, and sweeping the floor, and ordering the kids around, and schlepping the younger ones to and from preschool. Then, I recalled a fleeting comment my neighbor made twelve years ago, and it brought me to[…]

It always begins as just another morning at the Hullman house. I pack the kids’ lunches, wish them a nice day, walk LY to his preschool and Eliana to her kindergarten, come back home… And that’s when my small (tiny, really) house, normally quiet and calm in the morning hours, is taken over by camera, lights, action! The race against time begins, as it always does on recording days of UpsideDown Parenting episodes; outside of buying flowers around the corner from my house, everything takes place between my four walls. No, Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! doesn’t apply[…]

“I have had the pleasure of participating in both individual and group sessions with Noga and can only sing many praises…Noga has a loving and non-judgmental presence that creates a safe space for people to explore their beliefs and attitudes and find their own healthier, happier ways of looking at the world. She does not try to change people, but rather creates an environment conducive for people to create the change they want to see in their own lives.”

C. Mason

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:18:31+00:00

C. Mason

“I have had the pleasure of participating in both individual and group sessions with Noga and can only sing many praises…Noga has a loving and non-judgmental presence that creates a safe space for people to explore their beliefs and attitudes and find their own healthier, happier ways of looking at the world. She does not try to change people, but rather creates an environment conducive for people to create the change they want to see in their own lives.”

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“Noga conveys profound content in a warm and light-hearted manner. Through working with her, I have become empowered to approach challenges with excitement and joy.”

C. Houpt

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:24:07+00:00

C. Houpt

“Noga conveys profound content in a warm and light-hearted manner. Through working with her, I have become empowered to approach challenges with excitement and joy.”

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“Before, I wasn't aware of how greatly my thoughts impacted my daily experiences and interactions. Noga guided me through inquiries in which I became aware of how my thoughts were preventing me from being present and at peace. Through Noga's skillful and compassionate guidance, I now have a tool with which to question thoughts that bring me stress, and find peace.”

N. Levine-Coren

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:34:30+00:00

N. Levine-Coren

“Before, I wasn't aware of how greatly my thoughts impacted my daily experiences and interactions. Noga guided me through inquiries in which I became aware of how my thoughts were preventing me from being present and at peace. Through Noga's skillful and compassionate guidance, I now have a tool with which to question thoughts that bring me stress, and find peace.”

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“…Noga enabled me to really go inside myself. From the first moment she was charming, creative, curious, and fun… Every session we had was interesting, teaching, and going in depth into the matter at hand. In addition, Noga referred me to resources that I wasn’t aware of[…] Every session with her felt like a journey, thanks to her consistency, accuracy and full listening. There hasn’t been a dull moment!”.

Natalie .S.

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:36:10+00:00

Natalie .S.

“…Noga enabled me to really go inside myself. From the first moment she was charming, creative, curious, and fun… Every session we had was interesting, teaching, and going in depth into the matter at hand. In addition, Noga referred me to resources that I wasn’t aware of[…] Every session with her felt like a journey, thanks to her consistency, accuracy and full listening. There hasn’t been a dull moment!”.

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“ …beautifully lit, excited, happy, passionate! You’re everything I love.”

Janet Attwood

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:37:40+00:00

Janet Attwood

“ …beautifully lit, excited, happy, passionate! You’re everything I love.”

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“She downloaded this from her own experience and there’s nothing better than that, you know? With a cosmic setup for her to be able to share with others so that they don’t have the angst that she went through. Thank you, Noga, for your journey.”

Janet Attwood

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:38:57+00:00

Janet Attwood

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Brings together warmth, wisdom and spiritual depth “Noga is a teacher who brings together warmth, wisdom and spiritual depth of the kind that is in touch with reality… I deposit my emotions in her hands, and she knows how to truly be with me; to stay “outside” when necessary, and to go deep and ask the right question when necessary.”

Z. B. Gidron

UpsideDown Parenting

2015-01-29T18:43:25+00:00

Z. B. Gidron

Brings together warmth, wisdom and spiritual depth “Noga is a teacher who brings together warmth, wisdom and spiritual depth of the kind that is in touch with reality… I deposit my emotions in her hands, and she knows how to truly be with me; to stay “outside” when necessary, and to go deep and ask the right question when necessary.”

http://upsidedownparenting.com/testimonials/brings-together-warmth-wisdom-spiritual-depth/

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Category - Monday TakeAway

Wow, Help, Thanks

Who Else is Sucking Your Energy? KonMarie for Mothers (part 2)

Konmarie For Mothers: Set This Intention For Yourself & Children When You Declutter

Flu Is Good. Feel The Helplessness.

Behind The Scenes: How I Turn My House Upside Down To Record UpsideDown Videos