Microbreaks are helpful but annoying…
Microbreaks for neck pain – what I’ve discovered.
What I do during a microbreak.
This year, I’m setting intentions.
I like thinking of intention as a feeling I’d like to bring forward.
Tag: Habits
My husband is so excited to do the Yearly Review (NOT!)
Some of us are more excited than others about the Yearly Review! 😀
Review your calendar for next year. What do you have planned? What would you like to add?
Set some realistic goals and some fun goals for the new year.
Review your 2023 to do list throughout the year 😉
What to do when your planning never seems to work out?
This is how we do the Yearly Review in our home
Having trouble doing the Yearly Review? Find a buddy! That’s someone who will keep you accountable and/or will do the Yearly Review together with you.
Having trouble doing the Yearly Review? Schedule it on the calendar!
This is how we do the Yearly Review in our home.
Why you should make and review your Yearly To Do list.
What would you like to change in the new year?
My theme for the Year: Go Easy!
The Yearly Review: How was the last year for you?
This past week was all about the Yearly Review, my favorite topic of all!
Yearly Review Part 1: What went well this year?
Yearly Review Part 2: What didn’t go so well this year?
Yearly Review Part 3: If I could go back in time, what would I change?
Yearly Review Part 4: What feeling or theme belongs to this year for me?
Yearly Review Part 5: Was this year in accordance with your priorities?
Once you identify important goals in your life, it’s time to break them down into actionable steps. What tasks can bring you closer to your goal?
Design your holidays
What would you like your holidays to look like?
What are you going to do with any monetary gifts you receive these holidays (if any)?
Do you want to keep up one (or more) of your habits during the holidays, or would you rather take a break from all of them?
How to be flexible while respecting your non-negotiables.
What was your favorite activity this year? Can you do it again or recreate it during the holidays?
New blog post: Get specific with your priorities, so you can make your vision a reality. Set goals.
Happy holidays from us!
Your identity can help you effortlessly stick to a habit
The strategy of identity is very powerful in shaping our habits.
Your weekly reminder to ask yourself, “What is important to me?”
How to prepare for holiday expenses ahead of time.
Sometimes we need to be flexible in the moment in order to maintain our consistency in the future.
If you can’t reach for joy in the current moment, give yourself some grace. We aren’t always meant to be happy, and that’s okay.
The party continues: Preview the new month
The new month has started. It’s time for the Monthly Preview!
At the beginning of the month, it’s smart to prepare for this month’s spending and unique financial needs.
My personal approach is that I like to remove decision making for a habit via the calendar.
Should you be flexible and adapt, or should you stick to the schedule? Tricky question…
Guilt is an indicator to reflect, not a reason to immediately act.
Party time: Let’s do the Monthly Review!
Since it’s the end of the month, let’s do the Monthly Review!
At the end of the month, it’s time for the financial monthly review!
Modify a habit by removing decision making as much as possible!
When my son was ill, this is how I adapted my schedule to still get some stuff done.
Boundaries are not selfish. Mind is blown!
This was William’s birthday cheesecake!
It’s getting cold over here, so we brought tea on our latest hike. I managed to catch this priceless moment 🥰
Create a habit by pairing it with a favorite activity
This is an enjoyable way to form a habit:
When you adapt your daily planning, let that be reflected in your calendar.
Give every euro/dollar a job!
I sometimes miss a workout. There, I said it.
Two things are true in parenting all the time. I can be frustrated and grateful at the same time.
I wouldn’t exactly call this meal prep, but WE MADE SUSHI!!! It was delicious… 😋
This past Thursday (the 17th) was William’s 3rd birthday! 😍 Happy birthday to our little (not so little), kind of big boy!
“Doesn’t budgeting take very long, too long to be worth it?”
I often get asked how much time budgeting takes, realistically speaking. The short answer is that it takes an amount of time that is totally worth it given the money it will save you and the peace of mind it will buy you.
I answered the question practically by breaking down my budgeting routine:
Some more thoughts from this week:
A hierarchy of priorities can help resolve conflicts in the heat of the moment and help you choose wisely.
Create a habit by using accountability.
I prioritize sleep (because it makes everything better), and I often adapt my daily planning according to my sleep needs.
Two things are true: I’m nervous, and I’m excited.
William’s favorite outing: a trip on the train!
We are doing meal prep, and these are William’s lunches for the week (Monday-Wednesday).
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