If you're following me on Instagram, you know we're in the middle of a construction mess. You see, we had a plan. A 'Kitchen by Christmas' plan! This plan would allow us to stop ordering takeout and have a functioning kitchen by the end of the month. Said 'Kitchen by Christmas' … [Read more...] about How to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 7
Our kids are good kids, I said to David. When we lay out a plan for them, give them a vision for what could be (this conversation being about the concept of a peaceful ride home from school), they embrace it. They really do. If they're misbehaving on the way home from school, … [Read more...] about Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 7
Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 6
It has been a long week of book edits, client work, and preparing for the holidays. Today's writing is short and sweet. Things I told myself this week: Recognize when you've done the best you can. It might not be YOUR best, but it's truly what you could give in that moment. … [Read more...] about Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 6
How to Practice Gratitude Every Day
I believe that gratitude changes things. When you have a sense of gratitude (along with purpose and connection), you have the ability to build a more beautiful life. Practicing gratitude -- actively choosing to feel it, experience it, and act on it -- will make you … [Read more...] about How to Practice Gratitude Every Day
Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 5
I haven’t always been good with routines. When I was in college, I spent a day mapping out the perfect plan for my daily and weekly life. Gridlines on notebook paper were the original Bullet Journal, and my hand-drawn schedule reflected the best intentions. I took it to … [Read more...] about Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 5
