It’s such a crazy time in the world right now. So many of our close relationships have changed - maybe from our being together a little too much. . . or maybe not enough. Either way, strong connections, and positive communication remain really important, and focusing on them is one way to add extra happiness to our days RIGHT NOW!

I read an article recently that explained why asking someone “how was your day?” is really a “dead in the water” question. It’s more like an obligatory check-in versus an opportunity to communicate and get closer to your partner (or your kids).

Unless you want the answer to be “fine” or “okay”, be more specific. Choose a question that will encourage A deeper, more interesting, or maybe even fun response!

Questions to Ask Instead of: ‘How Was Your Day?’
1. What was the best part of your day?
2. Did anything surprise you today?
3. Did you hear or learn anything interesting today?
4. What did you do that was just for you today?
5. What do you wish you did more (or less) of today?
6. What made you laugh today?
7. Did anything make you feel frustrated today?
8. What are you most grateful for about your day?
9. What was the best conversation you had today?
10. Tell me three good things that happened to you today.
11. What inspired you the most today?
12. What is something you did today that you’d love to do every day?
13. Did you do something kind for anyone today?
14. If you could do any part of today over again, what would it be and why?
15. Did you feel appreciated today? If so, what were the circumstances?

Of course, you won’t ask all of these questions at once, but pick a couple in order to create a ritual each evening—perhaps as part of your dinner conversation. By asking meaningful questions you’ll feel more connected and possibly learn new things about each other! The more you incorporate more specific questions in your conversations, the more habitual they will become, and the stronger your relationships will be!
Have fun with it!

Let me know what question(s) you selected to start with (hopefully this evening).
I’d love to know how the conversation goes!

Sending you so much love…

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Wow! I’m so excited about the positive feedback I’ve received from my Motivational Mondays’ reboot—thank you!

I asked what everyone has decided to commit to, and I’d love for you to keep me posted on how it’s all going! Remember, don’t beat yourself up if you fall off the wagon. Every minute is a new opportunity to begin again! It’s hard under normal circumstances to stay on task and keep up good habits, but these days it’s even more difficult. Our world has been turned upside down, but we need to keep moving forward!

Remember that your mind is conditioned by routine behavior. I see this first-hand while training my new puppy Zoe (how cute is she?!). But humans are no different. We need routines to help create healthy habits that last.

So…create a positive routine and support yourself in these 4 ways:

1. Take baby steps to set yourself up for success. For example, if you want to take a daily vitamin keep it in the same spot that you will see first thing in the morning. If you’re determined to cut back on sweets, get rid of them! If you’ve promised yourself to work out every morning, put out your exercise clothes the night before.

2. Commit to another day.

3. Commit to day three and keep congratulating yourself for your successes.

4. After 30 days, you have created a habit! Keep reminders around (photos, Post-Its) to encourage yourself to KEEP GOING.

Always be gentle with yourself. Life is not a race…it’s a journey.

Sending you so much love…

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Hi everyone, and happy Monday! What a year this has been...
I miss you and your responses to my Motivational Mondays. I took a break from sending them because I never want to bombard you and there has been SOOOOO much “stuff” out there.

I hope you are well and taking care of yourself physically (exercising, eating well, sleeping enough) as well as mentally (practicing being present and feeling in control of your emotions). It’s especially hard these days for all of us.

I loved hearing these words, “You don’t always need motivation, but you do need commitment.”

Think about that—you don’t always need motivation, but commitment will get you to where you want to be…and therefore help and support you achieve what you want!

I am committing to getting back to sending out my MMs because I love doing them and I hope you enjoy receiving them.

I’d love to know what you are going to commit to doing! Walking? Drinking more water? A simple 2-minute daily meditation?

Saying it out loud or writing it in an email 😂 can help you take responsibility and be more accountable. I want to help you do that. Please email me back and share what you want to commit to.

Sending you so much love!

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