tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836436140090927562.post1821324034901491117..comments2014-01-03T21:35:34.610-05:00Comments on Fitting in Fitness: A Blog for Busy Moms: Breaking CyclesAnora O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216249190732055603noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836436140090927562.post-8061683520843019042013-11-18T21:57:19.596-05:002013-11-18T21:57:19.596-05:00Exactly! Thanks for sharing Karen :)Exactly! Thanks for sharing Karen :)Anora O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216249190732055603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836436140090927562.post-64411731277602017202013-11-18T08:24:29.291-05:002013-11-18T08:24:29.291-05:00I've been thinking on the same thing lately......I've been thinking on the same thing lately...how unintentional, teasing, seemingly innocent (or knowingly cruel) comments can have lingering affects on your psyche. I have three brothers, was always a tomboy...and when I was younger my dad played catch with me. A great activity except that he was working with me so I didn't 'throw like a girl'. Innocent enough comment at the time, but really, what does that mean? That doing something 'like a girl' means an inferior attempt? As I'm becoming more aware of how I react to or do certain things, I find that I've unconsciously bought into that mindset along the way. So, when I feel that 'not only am I going to do this, but I'll do it as good as he can' urge coming on, I try to back off and see where it's coming from...is it just my competitive nature coming out or is it the voice of my dad telling me not to do it 'like a girl'. Certainly an ongoing process. And I suppose having 5 boys only fueled that fire... :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10604641951468195471noreply@blogger.com