Living with intention
Good morning,
I’ve been thinking about the power of intention. Bringing intentionality to your daily activities can change your life.
Could you approach these with more purpose?
- daily conversations
- family routine
- taking care of yourself
Luckily, all of today’s articles will show you how!
Most Entertaining Desert Island Ideas: Can You Figure It Out?
My kids LOVE this game. And you boost critical thinking while avoiding the “I’m soooo bored!”
“Life is beautiful, and there’s so much to smile about.”
–Marilyn Monroe
Free Morning and After School Routine Checklist for Kids
Get the pdf when you sign up below and check out the article for how I use it in my home.
Society tells us that life needs to be perfect before we can be happy.
Go to any social media site and you’ll see our quest for perfection in the touched up photos and selfies.
Because of this, we often overcomplicate things (I know I do). In the case of our kids, we can go to great lengths to set up elaborate games and activities. We make sure everything is just right and everyone is happy.
But, what if we just kept it simple….and enjoyed the moment.
What if you listened to the squeals of laughter?
And watched your child’s bright eyes?
Or even chose to let it go when the kids start fighting and something doesn’t go as planned?
Spend time together without the fuss. Because when you put too much pressure on yourself to make family time “perfect”, three things happen:
- You give up trying because it’s so much work (and don’t do it at all)
- You feel exhausted and overwhelmed as a mom (and then get snappy when you’re supposed to be enjoying yourself)
- You get consumed with mom guilt
Let’s skip all that drama and instead let life be….life. The good and the bad. The flaws and all.
And since we’re keeping it simple, here are two games that do just that:
Pick between two outrageous options. Connect. Laugh. – And that’s it.
Then move down the road knowing that you spent beautiful time together, and it didn’t require a herculean effort.
Nurture Your Soul Too
The Perfect Self Care Routine For You: Find it Now!
Learn how to create a self-care routine that you can stick to – and actually works!
Which reptile can go through 4,000 teeth in a lifetime as they get lost and re-grow?
See the answer – #2 on Animal Trivia!
What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from a family member?
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed today’s newsletter edition. If you have any thoughts on how to make it even better, I’d love to hear from you.
And how’s it going with this week’s challenge? Reply and let me know.
Have a fantastic day!
Love always,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful