How to Support a Friend Through Grief (Without Saying the Wrong Thing)
Supporting a friend through grief is hard. This guide offers real advice on how to help without saying the wrong thing—plus simple ways to show up with love.
Simplify Your Life: The Power of Introspection
Discover how introspection can help you declutter your thoughts, refocus your energy, and align your daily actions with your core values. Learn how to simplify your life from the inside out.
From Surgical Notes to Self-Reflection: The Surprising Link Between History and Journaling
Journaling isn’t just a feel-good habit—it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to reflect, grow, and make intentional changes. Just like historians study the past to better understand the future, you can use journaling to look back on your own personal experiences, habits, and decisions. In this blog post, we explore how journaling helps you document your daily life, recognize patterns, and make smarter choices moving forward. Whether you’re new to journaling or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll discover how writing things down creates your own personal history book—one that can guide your future with clarity and purpose.
How We Planned Our Entire Family Vacation in Minutes Using ChatGPT (and You Can Too!)
Planning a summer family vacation doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming. In fact, we planned our entire 17-day road trip using ChatGPT—and it saved us hours of research and stress. In this post, we’re sharing the exact prompt we used (so you can copy/paste it!), how it helped us travel intentionally, and why journaling your plans ahead of time can make the whole season feel lighter and more aligned. Get ready to swap chaos for clarity and create your most meaningful summer yet!
Why Everyone Needs The Anxious Generation (and a Journal) This May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and take care of what’s going on inside. If you haven’t picked up The Anxious Generation yet, consider this your sign. This powerful read sheds light on the silent mental health crisis affecting so many today. Paired with journaling (yes, putting pen to paper!), it becomes a game-changing duo. Journaling helps reduce anxiety, organize thoughts, and process emotions in a healthy, meaningful way. In this post, we’re diving into why these simple practices—reading and writing—might just be your best self-care tools this month.
How to Have the Most Intentional Summer You’ve Ever Had
What if this summer didn’t leave you feeling burnt out and overbooked? What if it felt purposeful, joy-filled, and aligned with what matters most? In this post, we’re walking you through how to create your most intentional summer yet using the Intentional Summer Workbook from Mindset in the Making. From identifying your core values to curating a summer bucket list that truly fits your family, this guide will help you swap the chaos for clarity—and design a season that actually feels good.
5 Signs You're Stuck in a Fixed Mindset (and How to Break Free)
Are you unknowingly holding yourself back?
If you've ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just not good at this,” or “That’s just how I am,” chances are you’ve tiptoed into the territory of a fixed mindset. But don’t worry—you’re not alone, and the good news is, your mindset can change. In this post, we’re breaking down 5 sneaky signs that you might be stuck in a fixed mindset (yes, even the super ambitious among us), and how you can gently shift into a growth mindset that opens the door to confidence, clarity, and lasting personal growth. Let’s do the mindset work together—your next breakthrough could be just one perspective shift away.
How Journaling About Your Curiosities Can Lead to Life-Changing Clarity
Curiosity isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for personal growth at any age. In this post, we explore how journaling about your curiosities using the I Am Curious journal can lead to life-changing clarity. Learn how daily reflection on the questions that intrigue you can uncover hidden passions, unlock new possibilities, and shift your mindset from autopilot to intentional living. Whether you're seeking direction, inspiration, or personal breakthroughs, this simple practice of journaling your curiosities might just be the most transformative thing you do this year.