Ideas for Intentionality 24/52: 🇺🇸 Sells Out Fast (esp with the World Cup), #1 Trick for Habits, and The Easiest Snack for Summer
Happy Friday,
One quick habit tip I have been using for tasks that I have some friction around is this: make it FUN!
This is an Atomic Habit principle, but let me give you some examples of how I use it with laundry, running, and with jelly beans!
- When I am folding laundry 🧺 I get to listen to an audio book or watch some YouTube. Otherwise I don’t do it. I love to listen and learn, so you best believe I am folding some laundry haha!*The audiobook I am about to finish from laundry time is this one.
- Another example is I got some new running shoes to start the habit of running again. I used to be a runner before I had kids and I feel most like myself when I can sweat on a run, so slipping on those shoes each day is something I look forward to!
- And finally, I have been giving out a dye-free jelly bean when the kids’ morning chores are done.
The principle is that fun helps form habits, but after a while, the habit will be solidified while the need for the fun can come and go.
IDEAS FOR INTENTIONALITY:
- ☀️ Summer Amazon List: I compiled some of my favorite previous purchases of things that I use a ton in the summer!
- Target 4th of July 🇺🇸: Shopping a little early this year because the red, white and blue sell out fast! Here are some cuties I bought in case you have a firework cookout get-togethers to dress for like we do:
- Red Shorts/Skirt: I got these to wear to the baseball field and for the 4th of July they are more modest than they look here.
- Men’s Collared USA Flag Shirt: Got this for my husband to wear, it feels like athletic material.
- Socks for the Boys: OK, they may say women’s socks, but the boys are all about them. And got these too!
- Girl’s Dresses: I didn’t grab these, but I wish I had! I got this one for my toddler!
- Baby Boy Cuties: This might be the cutest of all! And I grabbed this one too bc the hat combo was just too cute!
- If I had a baby 🎀 girl right now: Wow, this is precious!
- Just Ingredients Summer 🍉 Flavors: All made with real fruit, no artificial or “natural” flavorings. Plus, I tried another brand of electrolyte the other day at the gym, and it just tasted like salt. Most people don’t know though, that potassium is what helps with hydration so much!
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- Summer Sandals: I recently got my girls new summer sandals that they love. I have been ordering from Adelisa and Co for the last 7 years!
- They are real leather sandals that hold up over time. I have been able to pass a lot of boots and sandals down for all my kids. LANA10 gives you 10% off your whole order!
- For littles, I love the Aventura sandals, the Bella sandals, and the Flora sandals! And here is the style I got for myself this year!
YOUTUBE
1,000 Hours Outside – An oldie but a goodie! The 1,000 hours outside challenge transformed my motherhood and my littles’ lives. In this video, I break down practical ways to spend more time outside
ON THE BLOG
The Best Peanut Butter Protein Balls – Such a simple thing to have on hand to grab when I am running around with the kids and need a little pick-me-up!
Sending love,
Lana
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