“There’s always been a rainbow hangin’ over your head…” 🌈 ~Kacey Musgraves

By Jessica L. Williams • Issue #304 • View online

As I am getting ready to retire one bullet journal and start another, I have been flipping through to see if there are any notes or tasks I need to move over to the new one.

I forgot that on the first page, I had written a list of things that make me happy. It was a list I started during a self-care mini-retreat, and I like always having it with me. Every time I read through it, it makes me smile.

Here it is:

That first sip of coffee
Pressing publish on a blog post or scheduling a newsletter
Feeling the sun on my face
RAINBOWS (every time I see a rainbow, I consider it a sign of good things to come)
Butterflies
Dancing
Accomplishing a goal
Ice cream (on any day)
Seeing people fall in love
Playing with a dog
Milkshakes (especially if they’re boozy)
Family and friend time
Tequila shots!
Finishing a puzzle and hanging it up
Helping someone figure out their next right step

As we start winding down the year and making plans for 2023, it is a great time to review and reflect.

What makes YOU happy? What made you smile this week?

You might find a wonderful reminder (as I have) that it’s often the little things.

On to the picks!

P.S. Fellow iPhone users: This week, I learned that you can mark text messages as unread now?! 😱 Swipe from left to right, and you’ll see it as an option! If you use unread status to highlight messages you need to respond to (like me!), this may be welcome news! (Tip: Sidekick newsletter)

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6:51 AM - 13 Nov 2022

7 Unusual But Effective Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder

It is hard to find time and energy to work on a side hustle after spending all day working your 9-5. Tom shares some methods for working smarter:

listen to the same song on repeat (must try this one!)
exercise
use the Pomodoro technique
give yourself less time than you need
reward yourself when you reach a goal
work outside of your house
stare out the window

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“There’s always been a rainbow hangin’ over your head…” 🌈 ~Kacey Musgraves

Older messages

“Remember that the wisdom your soul longs to gather takes time.” 😌 ~Morgan Harper Nichols

“Define your own version of a well lived life.” 🤩 ~Brandy Morris

“Keep an open heart. Dare to imagine what lies ahead.” ❤️ ~Morgan Harper Nichols

“You are here for a reason... you are here to shine your light.” 🔆 ~Karen Gunton (#jesspicks 300)

“Do the best you can today and journey in grace with the rest.” 💆🏾‍♀️~Lalah Delia

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