Thinking of you…
Good morning,
Today, I just want to say thank you.
I feel humbled and honored to be able to write to you. And I hope my emails bring a little extra light to your life.
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Setting Kids Up for Success
5 Hacks For Teaching Kids Life Skills Without Losing Your Mind
How can we impart skills that benefit kids for life, while staying sane? Read to find out!
“You always pass failure on the way to success.”
–Mickey Rooney
60 Popular Non Toy Gifts That Aren’t Junk
If you have a birthday coming up, bookmark this post! It’s excellent for finding creative and practical gifts kids love.
Free Brain Dump Printable to Ease Your Mind Today
If it feels like you’re drowning in to-dos or worries lately, try a brain dump. It can work wonders (especially at night) for easing your mind.
“But I’m hungry!”
50 Healthy Snacks for Kids – That Are Shockingly Easy Too!
If you have kids (and even if you don’t!) this clear list of snacks keeps everyone happy and healthy.
We love creating new goals for ourselves.
But as time moves on, real life gets in the way. Our aspirations become less shiny.
If you’re feeling lackluster, there are ways to stay on track with your goals and habits!
These actions will keep you motivated and moving forward:
1. Track Your EFFORT
A habit tracker or Xs on your calendar build momentum and encourage you to stay consistent. The more you track, the more you’ll do the actions required for the goal – it’s a natural occurrence.
2. Have a Weekly Check-in
Check-ins are helpful for anything from self-care to finance goals. And weekly or monthly meetings with others can be what you need to stay on task long-term.
3. Send “Evidence” to a Buddy
Use positive peer pressure to keep you going when it’s tough! For months last year, I sent weekly food logs to my sister. I lost 10lbs as a result of this ONE action.
4. Sign Up Ahead
Enroll in the class, book the vacation, schedule the babysitters, or sign up for the 10K months in advance. By doing this you are putting skin in the game and making it WAY more likely you’ll follow through.
Society tells us that people accomplish amazing things because of superhuman willpower.
That’s not true.
Goal crushers get that way because they put systems in place that help them follow through. Even when it sucks. Even when they wish they could give up.
So, what tactic will you use to help stay on track?
Remember, there’s a reason you have big beautiful dreams.
You’ll get there if you stay the course,
P.S. If you’re struggling with your goals, check out my personal growth planner for an in-depth guide to help you!
“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” – George Herbert
Kids Trivia Question: What is the only fruit that has seeds growing on the outside?
Answer at the end of this email!
When was the last time you gave your mind a space to rest?
Ever heard of a job that requires no experience, gives no training, pays nothing and you can’t quit?
That’s motherhood. Oh, and people’s lives are on the line. 😂
Trivia Answer: Strawberries!
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed today’s newsletter edition. If you have anything thoughts on how to make this newsletter even better, I’d love to hear from you.
Have a fantastic Saturday!
Love always,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful