Apr 6 • 52M

How to create a Teamwork Culture in a Family

One Family Rule to Rule them All—Guest: Marika Páez Wiesen

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Cross-post from Fatherhood Dojo
Y'all I am so heppy to share this with you! This conversation, this idea, is something I think could apply to work or other relationships beyond families. I'd love to hear what you think! -
Marika Páez Wiesen

Ever wondered how to reduce family conflict and tension in your home? How to create a more peaceful home environment where family members cooperate instead of making demand after demand?

Do you know the difference between a “request” and a “demand”? I didn’t learn this distinction until I was 35 years old.

And now I tell my kids about this distinction.

My guest today goes a LOT further in her family and we’ll find out why and what kind of family culture she’s been able to create as a result. Joining me is Marika Páez Wiesen.

Our conversation includes answers to questions like:

  • Why should we question the use of demands among family members?

  • Where do you think the impulse comes from to use demands?

  • Tell us about the change you made in your family and why you felt it was worth making (before you made it).

  • What happened? (short and long term)

  • Has this kind of shift towards “requests only” worked for other families you know?

  • For people listening and considering making this change what is the biggest hurdle in implementing this change?

  • What are some mindset shifts and other ways to prepare for this change?

  • Once implemented, what are moments to look out for that could take the whole experiment down?

  • What would you recommend in the way of reinforcing the change and even rewarding or celebrating as family members build new habits?

GUEST BIO:

Marika Páez Wiesen is a writer, time management and parenting coach who helps women craft lives that feel easier and more satisfying.

She’s writing a book of playful experiments for women who are ready to break up with all-or-nothing, toxic-productivity mindsets that tell us we never have enough, never do enough, and never are enough.

LINKS:

Substack newsletter Living the In-Between Times: marikapaezwiesen.substack.com

  • where she offers experiments that can make your days more delightful, awe-ful, and ease-y…

  • and workshops to uncover the delight, awe, ease and worth-full-ness that are waiting for us in the in-between times of life.

Get more information about her next WONDER✨SHOP: Transform the In-Between Times of Your #Parentlife from Ugh! to Yess! here: https://www.marikawiesen.com/upcoming-events

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