AP 781: How to Make This Summer Feel Different || The Simple 3-Step Formula for a Better Summer

About this episode

Monica shares a unique approach to making summer more intentional and enriching through family involvement and self-care.

As I geared up for summer, a unique approach sparked magic in our household. Instead of jumping straight into plans, I started by envisioning how I wanted the summer to feel, incorporating my kids' ideas as well. This strategy created the perfect recipe for a more intentional and structured summer, complete with visions of family connection and adventure. Reflecting on past years, it's clear that self-care played a crucial role in making this summer a success. Keeping these elements in mind, alongside the support of a family meeting to set the tone, ensured that our summer was more than just survival—it was an evolution into an enriching, joyous experience for all. While it may not always be perfect, loving my kids and doing my best is the ultimate goal. Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off old pricing! Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Complementary episodes: Rhythm vs. Block Scheduling episode Get your AirDoctorPro air purifier with the discount code “MONICA.” Get your teen Knix with code…

People in this episode

Host: Monica

Topics covered

• summer planning
• self-care
• family connection
• intentional living
• personal growth

Keywords

• summer
• self-care
• family
• intentional
• planning
• personal growth
• adventure

Sponsors

AirDoctorPro, Knix, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cloud10

Products: AirDoctorPro, Knix

Books & works: Sticky Habits

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