408: How to Reflect on the Year as a Family // Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks

408: How to Reflect on the Year as a Family // Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks

Author: Cloud10 December 23, 2024 Duration: 35:26
As we wrap up another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect as a family and set intentions for the upcoming year. In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome rockstar mom and business owner Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks. Vanessa shares insightful ways to help your family make the most of this transitional time of year, including: 1. Six end-of-year questions to ask each family member to reflect on and share. 2. How to choose a "family theme" for the upcoming year. 3. A simple way to capture and look back on all of your family memories from the year. Jump into the episode to learn more about each of these takeaways.  To further help, I’ve also designed a printable and fillable worksheet to guide your family through the reflection process. Share it with your loved ones and spark fantastic conversations!   For full show notes, as well as a summary of the takeaways, click here.  Happy Holidays! xo *** Announcements:  -Use Code 3in30 to get 10% off Flecks of Gold Journals this holiday season!  -Use code 3in30 for 20% off your Chatbooks order through January 4th, 2025 -Get my FREE worksheet to go along with this episode! -Please consider leaving a review for the podcast! Great reviews help us get even more great people on the show! If you're not sure how to leave a review, click here. Related Episodes:  215: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year 267: How to Stop Procrastinating in the New Year // Monica Packer 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Let’s Connect: Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course

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