We’ve all heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. But, I’ve found that, surprisingly, there’s a good deal of repetition required even when I’m doing the right thing over and over again.

It conservatively took our children almost a decade to use their manners consistently. While it might have driven me a little insane, eventually we got our desired result.

This week I was reminded that just because I’m not getting my ideal outcome doesn’t necessarily mean I have to change what I’m doing. It could very well take years before I get the conclusion I crave, and in certain cases, I’ll never get it––God knows it’s been fifteen years and those crackerjacks still can’t manage to get their shoes in the bin (and I have it on good authority that they never will). The question I always have for myself when it comes to my communication is, Am I being mature and kind? My long game now is so much more about my process and so much less about the result.

Do you feel like you’re doing some great things over and over again but not getting the outcome you thought you would, and it's driving you insane? I’d love to hear how you work through your frustration in the comment section below.

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