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
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Gifting Intentionally This Holiday Season
Emily here from the Whitney English team! Today I’m sharing our gift-giving rules to help guide you through the season. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when gifting during the holidays. We all want to gift with intention, right? We want to celebrate our relationships. We want to … [Read more...] about Gifting Intentionally This Holiday Season
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
