We are so excited to be back with you! Today, we share 4 signs that you are measuring your capability with comparison, and give you 4 “tools of purpose” to help you counteract the comparison trap. Continue reading #18: Measure with Purpose (Rather Than Comparison)
Introducing this month’s affirmation: “I Am Confident”. Continue reading #17: Monthly Affirmation || I Am Confident
I’ve noticed a lot of pressure to say something. But say the right thing. In exactly the right way. This may not be that post, but I did want to share my thoughts, and I wanted to do it here, with my friends. Continue reading Make Your Own Camp
Last Saturday, we went on a very adventurous camping trip… Continue reading Dear Diary: A Camping Trip, A Luxury, & A List of Affirmations
My “threenager” and I went on a girl’s date this week! I hope this little sweetheart knows how much I love her… Continue reading Dear Diary: A “Threenager”, A Stinkbug, & A Personal Achievement
Dear Diary, Tomorrow is Mothers’ Day, and I’m grateful for the many wonderful mothers in my life… Continue reading Dear Diary: A Surprise, A Birth Story, & A Legacy
State parks re-opened this week, and we had more adventures to celebrate (the word “adventure” not to be taken lightly)… Continue reading Dear Diary: An Adventure, New Friends, & A Favorite Samoan Meal
Getting outdoors has been my salvation lately, and I’m grateful to live somewhere so beautiful. When I’m out in nature, I feel God thinking about me… Continue reading Dear Diary: Curiosity, Growth, & Searching for New Hobbies
Dear Diary, today is such a special day! Two years ago today I gave birth to the happiest, kindest, sweetest, and spunkiest little guy I know. We look forward to another special holiday on Sunday, too. Continue reading Dear Diary: A Birthday, A Miracle, & Hope For A Lost Cause
Hi, friends! I’m showing up on the fly here with a free printable for you. I hope you enjoy! ❤ Jenny Continue reading Mindful Self-Care and Reflection: A 10-Day Journal
At the end of March, Joe and I announced an early “Summer Break” for the podcast, which will return in July. In place of extending that break to the writing I do here, I’m going to get a little less formal and a little more vulnerable with you, dear reader and friend, and write a weekly journal entry on Saturdays for the time being. I hope you enjoy 🙂 Continue reading Dear Diary: Therapy, Mom Guilt, & Gardening
While our season is ending, we wanted to let you know that our thoughts and our hearts are with you right now. We are thinking about and praying for this community, along with all of our loved ones and neighbors all over the world as we practice social distancing and hope for the light at the end of the tunnel. For what little comfort we might be able to offer, we share some laughs in this un-edited bonus episode of the podcast, along with 6 ways we are handling the COVID-19 Crisis: Continue reading 6 Ways We Are Handling the COVID-19 Crisis, How About You?
Good morning, friends! Today, Joe and I finish off Season 1 of the podcast, and it is definitely bittersweet to think about taking a break! I hope we leave you feeling a little lighter on your feet, and a little more rooted in who you are. So, we really tried to leave you with the best we have today. We talk about imposter syndrome, finding your purpose, learning how to fail, and becoming the person you hope to become. Continue reading Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story — Three Lessons from Disney’s Hercules
Dear Diary, my mental bandwidth is a little low this week, and I thought a free-write was in order to clear my head. So, here goes… Continue reading Dear Diary: A Lamb, A Haircut, & Precious Moments
Today, Joe and I home in on one specific aspect of becoming the hero of your own story: overcoming the darkness within. We talk about shame, confronting your weaknesses while the stakes are low, “rescuing” others, how opposition in all things leads us to more freely exercise our agency, and more. Continue reading Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story — Three Lessons from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
