Harness the Power of Planning

You've heard me talk about friends as self-care. Well, the ULTIMATE form of this is a girl's trip with my mom besties whom I've known since long before we were moms (or even adults!) Some of my closest friends no longer live near more or even in the same state. We get together once a year for a trip, which happened last month, and today we are catching up on life since being back home in our vario...

Summer might feel far away, but planning for vacations and summer activities needs to start happening now! 🏖️ Resources mentioned in this podcast: -Our camping guide ⁠⁠http://subscribepage.com/camping⁠⁠ -Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://BYWDreams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We have access to so many more options today when we go shopping, and convenience and price have long been key factors in where we spend our money, but that's had consequences. Our family has decided to spend our money with retailers who are aligned with our values and we've had to change how we shop because of that. 🛍️ We are also striving to be more conscientious about our spending becau...

We have access to so many more options today when we go shopping, and convenience and price have long been key factors in where we spend our money, but that's had consequences. Our family has decided to spend our money with retailers who are aligned with our values and we've had to change how we shop because of that. 🛍️ We are also striving to be more conscientious about our spending becau...

We have access to so many more options today when we go shopping, and convenience and price have long been key factors in where we spend our money, but that's had consequences. Our family has decided to spend our money with retailers who are aligned with our values and we've had to change how we shop because of that. 🛍️ We are also striving to be more conscientious about our spending becau...

On this episode, we discuss teaching our kiddos skills such as empathy, compassion, and critical thinking. Some of us are born with them, but for the rest of us...we need to learn them. As parents, how can we ensure our kiddos will learn these important EQ skills? Modeling, books, conversations, we chat about how we've used these with our own children. 🫶 Resources mentioned in this podcast: -...

We are surrounded by screens, but are we using them or are they using us? On today's episode we talk about the boundaries our families practice to ensure that our devices, phones, computers are working for us and not against us. 📱⏱️ Resources mentioned in this podcast: -"How Full is Your Bucket" https://amzn.to/41b6TmE -Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

We are surrounded by screens, but are we using them or are they using us? On today's episode we talk about the boundaries our families practice to ensure that our devices, phones, computers are working for us and not against us. 📱⏱️ We also talk about skills such as empathy, compassion, and critical thinking. Some of us are born with them, but for the rest of us...we need to learn them. As pa...

We are surrounded by screens, but are we using them or are they using us? On today's episode we talk about the boundaries our families practice to ensure that our devices, phones, computers are working for us and not against us. 📱⏱️ We also talk about skills such as empathy, compassion, and critical thinking. Some of us are born with them, but for the rest of us...we need to learn them. As pa...

On this podcast I discuss how the recent wildfires overhauled my thinking about emergency planning and give you the three strategies I've now incorporated into my plan.📋 Resources mentioned in this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks⁠⁠⁠ The solar charger I own: ⁠https://amzn.to/4b2p3Mc⁠ ⁠⁠...

Brain science has shown that "fun" can help habits stick faster. This is the thought process behind the "gamification" of habit trackers. 🎮 I share my thoughts on the useful and not so useful sides of these apps and what I find to be a much better method for creating habits that stick. ✨ Resources mentioned in this podcast: My favorite planner ⁠⁠⁠http://tinyurl.com/ShopBYWD⁠⁠⁠ Our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Brain science has shown that "fun" can help habits stick faster. This is the thought process behind the "gamification" of habit trackers. 🎮 I share my thoughts on the useful and not so useful sides of these apps and what I find to be a much better method for creating habits that stick. ✨ Then I discuss how the recent wildfires overhauled my thinking about emergency planning. 📋 Resources mention...

Brain science has shown that "fun" can help habits stick faster. This is the thought process behind the "gamification" of habit trackers. 🎮 I share my thoughts on the useful and not so useful sides of these apps and what I find to be a much better method for creating habits that stick. ✨ Then I discuss how the recent wildfires overhauled my thinking about emergency planning. 📋 Resources mention...

You've heard me talk about friends as self-care. Well, the ULTIMATE form of this is a girl's trip with my mom besties whom I've known since long before we were moms (or even adults!) 🛊 Some of my closest friends no longer live near more or even in the same state. We try and get together once a year for a trip, and on this week's podcast, I have them all on the show because we are ON the trip. ✈️ W...

You've heard me talk about friends as self-care. Well, the ULTIMATE form of this is a girl's trip with my mom besties whom I've known since long before we were moms (or even adults!) 🛊 Some of my closest friends no longer live near more or even in the same state. We try and get together once a year for a trip, and on this week's podcast, I have them all on the show because we are ON the trip. ✈️ W...

I walk you through a simple process for thinking about the holiday season to set you up for success in 8 months. That's right, October 1st is only 8 months away and you'll be WAY ahead of the game if you do this short debrief 🥴. Debriefing is kind of like planning in reverse! Every minute of planning saves 10 minutes of doing and planning reduces stress and anxiety, so just do it! Resources menti...

Self-care is figuring out what makes you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally taken care of, and then inserting that into your life as regularly as possible. In this episode, I talk about the things big and small that I know I like because often they make my face hurt from smiling so hard: mahjong with friends, hiking with friends, dancing with friends. 😆😆😆 Resources mentioned in this pod...

Self-care is figuring out what makes you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally taken care of, and then inserting that into your life as regularly as possible. In this episode, I talk about the things big and small that I know I like because often they make my face hurt from smiling so hard: mahjong with friends, hiking with friends, dancing with friends. 😆😆😆 Then I walk you through a simpl...

Self-care is figuring out what makes you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally taken care of, and then inserting that into your life as regularly as possible. In this episode, I talk about the things big and small that I know I like because often they make my face hurt from smiling so hard: mahjong with friends, hiking with friends, dancing with friends. 😆😆😆 Then I walk you through a simpl...

The beginning of the year is always a popular time to start something new. This is part of a psychological phenomenon known as the "Fresh Start Effect." In this episode, I'll give you three steps to maximize the "Fresh Start Effect" to help you kick-start whatever it is you want: a new job, writing a book, improving your health. 🆕 Resources mentioned in this podcast:My favorite stoic books ⁠⁠http...

Self-care has become something of a buzzword, but most of us might only think of a massage or a spa day when we hear it. In fact, self-care is best defined as "ensuring your well-being by tending to emotional or physical needs." It can be as simple as drinking enough water or calling a friend. Self-care is essential. But how do you get it into your life on the daily so that you are able to keep yo...

Self-care has become something of a buzzword, but most of us might only think of a massage or a spa day when we hear it. In fact, self-care is best defined as "ensuring your well-being by tending to emotional or physical needs." It can be as simple as drinking enough water or calling a friend. Self-care is essential. But how do you get it into your life on the daily so that you are able to keep yo...

Self-care has become something of a buzzword, but most of us might only think of a massage or a spa day when we hear it. In fact, self-care is best defined as "ensuring your well-being by tending to emotional or physical needs." It can be as simple as drinking enough water or calling a friend. Self-care is essential. But how do you get it into your life on the daily so that you are able to keep yo...

Los Angeles has been caught in a tsunami of wildfires and Natascha and I discuss what we've done to maintain our mental health in the midst of a crisis. 🔥 We also have two helpful tips to help you prepare should you ever need to evacuate🧳 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Rolling Duffel Bag https://amzn.to/4g0qMlO U.S. Government Emergency Preparedness  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ready.gov/ Our bo...

Los Angeles has been caught in a tsunami of wildfires and Natascha and I discuss our families' experiences. 🔥 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Rolling Duffel Bag ⁠https://amzn.to/4g0qMlO⁠ U.S. Government Emergency Preparedness  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ready.gov/⁠ Our books  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/bywdbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Our camping blog post  ⁠https://bywdreams.mailerpage.com/blog⁠ ⁠Our 1-p...