The secret to success
Good morning,
I’ve been reading the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.
He writes that making a choice that is 1 percent better or 1 percent worse might seem inconsequential in the moment. But over time, these decisions are the difference between…
who you are and who you aspire to be.
The bottom line?
Success hinges on maintaining consistent daily habits.
Over time, these tiny changes snowball into remarkable achievements.
What habits are you committing to this summer?
- 10 minutes of daily reading
- Starting your day with a glass of water
- Choosing a healthy snack
- Getting 8 hours of sleep
- Putting on sunscreen every morning
Quote of the Day
“Reading…a vacation for the mind.”
-Dave Barry
June Adult Reading Challenge
Enjoy a vacation without even leaving home. Pick up a new summer book to read! 🌞
Top summer book picks:
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
- Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand (Her last novel!)
- Summers At The Saint by Mary Kay Andrew
- This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
💡Did you know?
When your child reads at least 20 minutes a day, this can prevent the “summer slide”. It’s the decline in reading that can happen during the summertime.
- Choose books wisely for your kids—ones they enjoy that are at the right level.
- Engage kids in discussions.
- Read with and to your child. Especially when they find reading independently a challenge.
*Find more tips to make reading fun + a free summer reading log!
Kids Reading Challenge
Grab a fun summer book and read along for the July challenge! 🌞
Summer books are the perfect way to jump into warmer weather and lazy days. Keep your kids reading while on holiday, and you’ll set them up for a successful school year.
🍲 Dinner Table Conversation Starter
read a book indoors on the couch (with air conditioning) or outside in a hammock under the sun?
10 Fun And Easy 4th of July Recipes to Make With Your Kids
Plan ahead for festive 4th of July recipes to make with your kids. These dishes are fun to prepare and kid-approved to eat!
Challenge of the Week
Family Night
Look, I understand.
You have a million things to do and never enough time to do it. I can have a hard time disconnecting from responsibilities too.
But make an effort to shift your mindset and be truly present. Because your kids won’t be around forever, and your time to create deep relationships and unforgettable memories is quite limited.
So, make time for a regular family night that encourages connection, smiles, and the funniest moments you’ll remember in ten years.
LOL of the Day
What do you call a book club that’s been stuck on the same book for years?
Slow readers! 🤣
Journal Prompt of the Day
Consider the setting of a book you are reading. How does the author describe the time and place?
How does the setting contribute to the overall mood or theme of the story?
How would you feel living in this place, and how does it compare to your own environment?
*Have your kids journal along with their own summer books!
What book are you going to read this month? Reply and let me know. I’d love to hear from you!
Happy Reading,
Jessica Evans
Reading Specialist & Editor at Healthy Happy Impactful