June/July 2025 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 92

Being a positive role model motivates us to strive to be our best, knowing that our actions speak louder than words. It also instills a sense of confidence in our skills as a leader and our abilities to overcome adversity.

We constantly look for people to emulate. Don’ t you think your stepkids deserve to have someone to look up to? Wouldn’ t it be great if that person is you? Children will imitate those with whom they feel a close tie. Make it you.

Happiness requires that you put into practice the skills that nourishes you and fills you up. Practicing these five steps means that you make them a priority in your life and for your relationships. To get even more out of these skills, print them out and place it where you’ ll see them on a daily basis.

For extra benefits, write down a few things you can do for each of these steps and commit to them daily. Journal your progress and notice the changes in yourself and in your family. You’ ll be on your way to having a more satisfying and fulfilled life and stepmom relationships.

CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT – CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT, aka The Stepmom Coach, works with women as they struggle to create a cohesive family life. As a speaker, author and stepfamily professional, Claudette mentors and guides stepmoms through the process of establishing a harmonious and thriving home life for their families. Her book,“ The Stepmom’ s Book of Boundaries,” is available on Amazon. Learn about her coaching practice and selfstudy program for stepmoms at www. StepmomCoach. com.