The words/phrases Backwoods Mama suggest are empowering ~ could have done with reading this 23 years ago!
Like you I used to tell my son to be careful and even went a little further ~ I used to tell him before doing anything to assess the risk factors and consider if the action justified the risk; and only then, if comfortable with his analysis, proceed!
It kinda worked as it kept him fairly safe.
Only maybe it hobbled him somewhat? ~ feel a chat with him coming on...
:)
Be careful.
And happy.
xox
We can only do our best in any given moment. And there is no such thing as perfect!
Like you I have fallen for his one so many time. But with awareness now, I can address this :)