habits: How to Get Your Kids to Help Around the House - 03/29/22 11:25 AM
when kids help around the house, you no longer feel your life is spent cleaning up after them.
So, it's a huge WIN-WIN!
And it sounds rosy. But today, we're addressing a few common problems that arise with kids chores.
Problem #1. Low Expectations
Sometimes we don't expect enough from kids because we don't know what they can do.
Using a chore list and dividing it out by family member makes things more manageable for everyone. This is also a great tip if one parent seems to be doing all the household work. Dividing it out on paper helps everyone see what's to be done, … (2 comments)

habits: 5 Ways to Track Your New Year's Goals (And Finally Follow Through!) - 01/10/22 12:01 PM
Many of us enjoy the fresh start of a New Year and create new goals for ourselves, our work, and our families. But as January moves on, that motivation wanes and we can find ourselves dropping the aspirations we long to achieve.
If that's you, consider that there are ways to keep you on track! Even when you don't feel like doing what you said you'd do.
Set them up at the beginning and it will take a lot less effort later on. Try one of these to help you stay accountable:
1. Use a Calendar or Tracker
First, track how often you do the … (1 comments)

habits: How to Finally Move Ahead on Your Goals - 02/08/21 11:31 AM
While the New Year has come and gone, most of us still have new habits to build and goals to accomplish.
Exercise, journaling, better nutrition, and time management are just a few that we'd all love to be better at. But often, we delay and never start.
Today, here are three ways to make REAL progress towards a new goal. Plus, all are simple and surprisingly easy!
1. Start REALLY Small
For most of us, it's difficult to begin because we expect SO much from ourselves at the beginning. This expectation leaves us paralyzed, and we never commit. So, take a different approach instead! 
Think about … (1 comments)

habits: Is Your Bedtime Routine Helping or Hurting You? - 10/27/20 11:03 AM
How well you get up in the morning is a key indicator of how effective your bedtime routine is. Do you pop out of bed ready to take on the world? Or do you wake up sluggish? Groggy from not enough sleep?
 
If your mornings need improvement, perhaps it's time to re-evaluate what you do at night to close out your day. 
In my post, How to Create a Life-Changing Night Routine, I discuss the important steps to consider when evaluating this critical routine. Here are the basics...
 
1. Get Rid of Bad Habits
Is your nightly Netflix binge getting the better of you? It's … (3 comments)

habits: Do You Know What Habits You Need to Track? - 10/12/20 01:26 PM
 
Measuring progress is the first step to success in any of our habits. For that reason, a habit tracker template is essential to keeping you motivated and moving in the right direction. 
 
What's a habit tracker, you ask? It's anything you can use to mark off your new, amazing habit every day. This can be old school in the form of a calendar, with a printable (linked above), or using a physical object like marbles.
 
To make progress you must notice your progress. That part is simple.
 
But, what habits do you work on?
 
Deciding on the right habits can be a bit more complicated. … (1 comments)

habits: Four 30 Day Challenges to Try Before the Year Ends - 10/03/20 03:44 PM
As we enter the fourth quarter, we begin to take stock in whether we've made progress and done well this year. The truth is, it's been a rough year. And perhaps you've been a little off-kilter in the past months.
Also, we're not just talking about professional progress, but also our personal growth too. So, if you're looking to mix things up to end out the year, try out one of these amazing challenge ideas.
 
4 Effective Challenges
 
1. A Habit Challenge
Need to amp up your habits? Tweak your morning routine? Create more effective habits to become a more productive professional?
Start a habit challenge! … (1 comments)

habits: How to Wake Up With Massive Energy - 05/26/20 07:08 AM
The difference between seizing the day and slogging through it starts right when we open our eyes. At that moment, you set the tone for what is to come.
Will it be massive energy and impact?
Yes! It will because we know the key elements to a morning start that pumps you up for the day ahead. Making you the courageous needle mover you need to be. 
 
Here are eight ways to start the day with massive energy.
 
1. Go to Bed Earlier
The obvious answer, is always sleeping.
We need a quality seven hours or more to function at our best when that alarm clock hits. … (2 comments)

habits: How Simple Routines Make Happiness a Daily Habit - 02/24/20 08:45 AM
It's often difficult to consider, but our daily routines make up a massive chunk of our days, and therefore our lives.
The way we eat breakfast or drive to work compounds into years over time. This means these seemingly tiny actions have an enormous impact on the QUALITY of life we live. 
Do your routines hurt or help you? Are they making you positive, energetic, and happy? If not, take a look at these four ideas to make happiness a daily habit.
 
Happiness Habits and Routines to Add
 
Listen to Music
Set the tone for the rest of your day by building a morning routine out … (1 comments)