10 Atomic Habits That Set Me Up For Success

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I'm sharing ten life-changing habits I have cultivated that have set me up for success. These are atomic habits as described in James Clear's bestselling book: Atomic Habits. The habits I discuss today are the good habits that have contributed to success in my life.
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0:00 Introduction
1:47 Wake up early
2:36 Prepare homeschool the night before
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5:39 Meal planning
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8:46 Intermittent fasting
10:03 Listen to audiobooks while cleaning
11:21 Reading living books to my children
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14:17 Writing every day
16:07 My bad habit
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[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you for watching! What good habits have you cultivated in your life that have brought you success? What habits do you wish to work on? Let us know and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. I look forward to reading your comments! Love, Jennifer

[@AMcDub0708]

Jennifer, Do you have a Goodreads account where you post the books you’ve read or are interested in reading?

[@juliecarns]

Jennifer, WOW, we have about 90% of the same habits. Eating together as a family, is a top priority in our family. Overseeing the children’s manners and talking with them about non-school related topics is vital. We set this as a foundational habit that continues as our children graduate and work from home. Keeping their hearts and lovingly connecting with them in conversation is vital. The best conversations take place about current events and how we respond to them as Christians (especially in the workplace.). Fabulous topic shared and thank you for encouraging character building habits for a lifetime. Julie 🌷

[@niram6707]

I was born to poor, non-English speaking immigrant parents. My parents were not able to read books to me or my siblings, but Mum was an excellent story-teller. I fondly remember the stories that Mum told us kids - stories about her childhood and young adult years, Slavic folklore, her birth country and its people, her journey to a foreign country and much more. My parents instilled in my siblings and I a love of storytelling (fiction and non-fiction) and my most treasured possessions are the children's books my parents gave me as gifts for my birthday or Christmas. The oldest book in my possession is the Enid Blyton book 'Amelia Jane Again'. I was 6 years old when it was given to me by my Dad and this book has been with me for 47 years. My Dad passed away on 1 December 2020 and when I see this book, I remember him.

[@priscilasteller3945]

How old were your daughters when you started reading to them living books?

[@donnatowers7282]

Most get the book Atomic Habits.

[@dmbalsam]

As a children’s librarian for 32 years, reading to your children is one of the most important things you can do for their future success.

[@christiana_mandalynn]

This made me get teary-eyed. I’ve been trying so hard to do this (reading daily) with my 3 (very young) rowdy boys and sometimes I feel like it’s pointless and that I’m failing. This is tremendously encouraging, thank you! 💛

[@justbecause9219]

This is one of the best reasons why I homeschooled my children. Reading aloud to them was our bonding time and learning with them at the same time.

[@dmbalsam]

My mother read to us while we ate breakfast. I came home for lunch for the first 6 years and she also read while we ate lunch. She rarely read to us at bedtime, but my grandmothers did when we were there.

[@jamiewhittle6300]

I was just hired on as a library aide at our Elementary. Any gripping reads that you consider a MUST read for larger groups of children?

[@dmbalsam]

Depends on the age group. They like funny stories. I have been retired for 15 years and what I suggest may no longer be available in your library. Unfortunately, with out my library in front of me I have a hard time recalling titles now.

[@marenlatham4349]

My best atomic habit over the past year was finding this channel. Through the content of this channel, so beautifully and thoughtfully presented I have turned my packed closet into a capsule wardrobe and I am helping my mom do the same thing, I have finally learned how to do minimal make up so that I can "look presentable always"(before I either had on full, time consuming make up, or nothing at all) I have de cluttered my entire house and for the first time ever, am on a cleaning schedule (I will never go back!) I also have begun intermittent fasting and can't believe how much I love it, I have listened to so much beautiful music, seen so much inspiring art, read so much thought provoking poetry, and had so many lovely books recommended to me. And through this channel, I have discovered other channels I adore. This has been a real life line for me. It's been a doorway into a kinder, more gentle, civilized world my heart always longs for. I have felt so alone and here I have found my people. Thank you.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

This is so awesome, Maren! Thank you so much!

[@safikasafika]

I agree with this too- it’s lovely to know there are other people who understand 😌

[@krystalgarcia3397]

Oh I love this♥️ what lovely things you’ve accomplished! ♥️

[@juliafisher5844]

That's really lovely to read all the benefits you've found here Maren .. I'm so glad I just pressed play I'm subscribing 🌹

[@paulaa.6833]

Same here Maren. The feeling of knowing something is missing but not knowing what. A whole new world adjacent to reality where we can be ourselves, true to ourselves and belong. Keep up the good work!

[@pattyobryan3992]

I wake up early as well, take vitamins, vacuum each morning, exercise 30 min on my recumbent bike and read the Bible then, do two loads of laundry daily, and tidy up thru out the day. My kitchen is clean before I go to bed. I also have a creative outflow valve in my life where I make cards and give sets of them to friends and doctors office staff when I go. Giving helps me be less centered. I am a Jesus girl so that helps. I also have a monthly tea party for friends. Women need a little beauty, scones, tea, and laughter.

[@ravenshadowwinds7365]

I get up early to get a start on things. First is to run laundry. I put it in right away, put on my workwear, scoop the cat box, spot clean the bathroom and wash up items I left to soak overnight (stuck dishes). Then I get a snack and the kids get ready for school. By the time they're learning things the wash can go in the dryer. An hour or so later I've cleaned wherever big project I am cleaning and can fold my laundry. And I'm usually done with most things until supper messes. I'll have a nice hearty breakfast and a shower and put on my daywear and do low key things like sewing or Bible study.

[@jemwxyz]

Especially the scones!

[@FollowmedowntheNumberWhole]

🤢😵‍💫

[@Honeybee-rw2yp]

Trying Walmart pick up for the first time. Do I tip?

[@ellen823ful]

I like the idea 💡 of a monthly get together with friends. The tea ☕️ party is a super idea.

[@Mamabear_29]

Reading the Bible every morning. To me this is very important-for growing my relationship with God. Something I can work on would be getting a good cleaning schedule down.

[@s.velarde1811]

Same Erin! Happy Monday!

[@Mamabear_29]

@@s.velarde1811 happy Monday!

[@grwakehouse8929]

Agree totally . I do a daily Bible Time with Mark and Cori here on You Tube and it just sets up my day right

[@s.velarde1811]

@@grwakehouse8929 I’ll look that up!

[@itsallaboutjesuschrist9500]

Very awesome (:

[@peggyprose]

Before you start cooking, fill the sink with hot water and soap. As you use a utensil and bowl, put it in the sink. Less mess on the counter and well-soaked dirty pieces which clean easier!

[@rupinderkohli2015]

That's just superb idea ..its like putting it in the dishwasher

[@tanial8171]

Never thoght about this, but sounds like a good thing to do. Thanks

[@popcorncentral8457]

We do this all the time.

[@lesliecarnes8775]

Great idea!

[@susankaras1535]

My new habit is to wash my face and do my nightly skin routine before dinner while I am not too tired.

[@andree824]

Yes, I need to do this too. After we have dinner and unwind in front of the tv, I quite often feel too tired and sleepy to do my nightly skin routine.

[@kelliez9991]

I always want to wash my face after I cook. Food and oil steam hit your face while you are cooking.

[@troylynnbrewster7315]

That's a great one!

[@paleochora]

Great idea!

[@GinnyShilliday]

I am a retired English Lit and Creative Writing professor and a grandmother of four little girls. Those books you are reading to your children will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Well done, YOU!

[@brendasummers6499]

I am a messy cook too! But, my aunt taught me to wash mixing bowls, measuring cups, etc. as you finish with them (as you go). That way you won't have as big a mess to clean up at the end. That was 60 years ago and I still do this. It helps a lot.

[@ravenshadowwinds7365]

If you can't do that constantly as you're going, at least run water in them. Then get some of them once the main meal is cooking. I can't get into a groove cooking and doing dishes all at once. But, I can run water in them. Eventually you may be able to work out a way to do it constantly as you go. I just take advantage of natural starts and stops and do some as I can. And the hot dishes soak while we eat.

[@user-ky9gg3yh6r]

I have to give you a BIG THANK YOU Jennifer. Me before reading your first book was a totally different person. unpresentable looks, messy home, lack of manners. Then came the real "glow up". I now have a clean home, capsule quality everything, a set of decadent recipes, classy feminine clothes, routines, manners. I truely feel like a princess! I would say that you set me up for a proper adulthood. Thank you so much! From Egypt.

[@bmknighton]

My husband and I have always read to the kids at night and I wouldn't have it any other way. My oldest two are now 16 and 13, and we still read together...we recently finished reading Les Miserables (1500 pages) and we consider that a big accomplishment!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Wow! That's awesome.

[@sabinenoucha2119]

So great to keep this habit when they grow up ! My oldest son is currently reading the three musketeers (he is 12). What we do is that I read (or read again) every book that he reads. And then we can discuss about it. But with my daughters aged 6 and 3, we read every night !! The French classics that we enjoy are books from "la comtesse de Ségur" ;)

[@bmknighton]

I'll have to check her out, I've never heard of her!

[@andreiadetavora8471]

@@sabinenoucha2119 She's the writter of my childhood!!!

[@Twazzleb]

My mother was a homeschooler that used Charlotte Masons education methods. She would sit and read out loud to us all the way into my first year of high school. I'm now so thankful that she did because I have such a deep love for reading.

[@anng.r.687]

One habit that everyone could adopt is to DRINK MORE WATER. First thing in the morning, drink a glass of water. Last thing before bed, drink a glass of water. Before you leave or start work, drink a glass of water. Anytime you take a break, drink a glass of water. That adds four more glasses than you wouldn’t already have. It’s beneficial for brain health, joint health, immune health....whole body health.

[@leonacoburn5852]

Working on it

[@margielavarias1490]

Love it!

[@kathleensaenz4717]

@Ann G. R. Recently read that if you drink a glass of water a half hour before a meal, it helps with digestion! I did not know.

[@sanniskett]

adding a tablespoon of lemon juice with it will help clean system

[@kerrywatson8581]

When I homeschooled and had just had my sixth baby 14 years ago I read all three Lord of the Rings books aloud to my children. It took three months and doing the Gollum voice wrecked my vocal chords for weeks, but the kids say that they cherish those reading times.

[@Nijigatsumi]

It sounds so funny to be able to do this woth your kids ! Each book of the saga in one month , congratulations for the discipline

[@denisearonow4921]

Reading to and with your children is huge. Don't stop. When reading to them it is good to read a book that is just beyond their reading level. When my son was in high school, more than able to read on his own and had been for a long time, we still took turns in the evening, reading a chapter a piece to one another, from a classic. It is a cherished memory for me. Today, he is a writer (and You Tuber). Also having your children see you read (or listen) lets them know this is a life-long activity. If children don't observe their parents reading, why would they think it is something one does beyond their school (home or otherwise) years? Brava on all the habits!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love this so much!

[@jodycourt]

I totally agree with you! I read to our five children every night from Babyhood through high school (we homeschooled). We read so many wonderful books and lucky me, I got to be a part of their rich literature education! And the connections between mom and child. Priceless!

[@KarenDGobsmacked]

YES! We still read to our teens as well and when our young adult comes home, she loves to join in. Such wonderful memories!

[@slayqueen5996]

@@jodycourt can you share some of the good books that your kids love. I promised to read to my kids but sometimes I don’t know what to read 🤣

[@aplusjba]

Some of my habits are that I exercise every morning with recorded TV 1/2 hour daily program, flossing each night, baking challah bread every Friday, read and write daily, call loved ones daily. There is a similar book (I've read both) called Tiny Habits. They offer a 5 day free coaching session. I receive nothing for suggesting this. It was fun to do.

[@michelepascoe6068]

Baking challah on Friday .. yes, and having the house clean and special family dinner with candles to start the weekly Sabbath rest :)

[@lisastevens3822]

The living book I have read and continue to read is the Bible. It has transformed my life. 😊 The habit I want to work on is intermittent fasting and I look forward to watching your video! Thanks for sharing!

[@karennoske3008]

Amen, Lisa!

[@1love1hope1faith]

Oh this is great we do Charlotte mason homeschooling and are encouraged to read living books to our children but we struggle with this finding one they like and one we like but we read the bible daily to them and i never thought of it as living book so now i feel we doing this 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@wannaduckfin]

Same with me. Jesus transformed my life. Recently I’m following Heather Baxter’s Bible study on you tube. It has revitalized my Bible study. Blessings

[@dawn4438]

There is a reason that I love watching your channel and being a part of the Chic Society. The habits I have cultivated that brings success are as follows: 1. Getting up early consistently for spending time alone with God 2. Meal planning 3. I have always shopped from a list made off of my meal plans, but since Covid I have started online grocery shopping, which I love! 4. Listen to audio books while cleaning, ironing, sewing, dishes, etc. 5. Read aloud to my children.( I can share with you some of my favorites, if you’d like.) 6. Clean as I go while preparing meals 7. Using a digital planner, and this year, a bullet journal as well 8. Be intentional to create life-giving memories for my children

[@linseylovealways]

Have you read the Life-giving Home by Sally Clarkson? I would recommend it if you haven't, it would inspire you for #8, it is rich in great ways to make meaningful memories with your family ♡

[@dawn4438]

I have read Sally Clarkson The Life-Giving Home book and its the one book that has most inspired my homemaking.

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

Hoping to memorize scripture this year as one of my best habits 🙏

[@smn_33]

Better to live it rather than memorize it. We are all reading versions of scripture that have been revised over thousands of years. I have found the people who live scripture rather than quote scripture are more authentic.

[@cherylinchrist4826]

There is no Habit in the world more powerful than memorizing and hiding Gods Word in your heart.😊 My first thought of the day is a intentional prayer to thank God and walk with him. 👭

[@ebylove3631]

@@smn_33 memorizing them are super good and necessary! I've just copied one atomic habit though not sure when I'm starting it

[@sarahs3988]

@@smn_33 memorizing it helps you to live it. It doesn't make me want to quote it all the time, but throughout the day the Lord speaks to me, encourages me, convicts me, instructs me through these words.

[@cv7357]

@@smn_33 So important! It's what kept some people from giving up on life during trying times...as we might be looking at soon the way the world is spiraling. America isn't what it used to be. Not fearful here, but God is just and true to His word. When a country turns it's back on Him it usually doesn't go well for that country (or kingdom in the bible). His word on my heart gives hope and helps me cope... whatever may come.

[@jmcast3195]

Reading out loud to my older children has been the number 1 most effective thing I started in my homeschool 4 years ago.

[@Tuntee]

I just started ordering my groceries online . I was resistant too, but now I can't BELIEVE I waited so long to do it. Never going back!

[@gionagrace6279]

Amen Michele!! Me toooooo since covid! I love it!!

[@devikaanil6866]

Another advantage is we order online only the things that we really need! A visit to the store means buying so many things that was not in the most needed list and then a big bill makes us feel uncomfortable and difficulty of arranging in the apartment all the extra bought too!!!🤭

[@toniwadsworth7577]

I have started one new habit. I now use a chamois nail buffer and buffing cream on my fingernails to give them a natural shine. My nails look and feel smooth and healthy and I no longer use nail polish or polish remover. This saves me time and money. It’s a habit which can also be used by children. I suggest giving it a try for those times when you are taking a break from nail polish. Your nails will look glossy and feel smooth after only a few days. Buffing my nails takes me less than 5 minutes and has become a pleasant daily ritual. 🌸

[@jennifermason1848]

Toni, where did you get your nail buffer and cream? Looking for a recommendation. Thanks!

[@toniwadsworth7577]

I bought it on Amazon but I saw it first in The Vermont Country Store Catalog. The Vermont Country Store has a website. I think that the buffing increases the circulation under my nails. They look healthy now. Nail polish is not good for my brittle nails especially in the Winter.

[@jennifermason1848]

Thank you!

[@toniwadsworth7577]

I have been gently buffing my nails for a few weeks. I do not know if this will weaken my nails over time. I gently file the tips of my fingernails every day and I buff each nail with buffing cream very gently. I do not apply a lot of pressure to my nail bed. I have fragile, brittle nails, but they look stronger and healthier than they have in a very long time. I like that I can apply oil to my hands after buffing and washing and that the oil can cover my actual fingernails. This is a technique I’m trying for myself to try to find a way to have pretty, healthy nails without nail polish. I have not done any research on the long term risks or benefits of buffing.

[@toniwadsworth7577]

Perhaps I should limit the buffing to once per week.

[@eyesandearseditions]

My daughter has never forgotten me reading to her: Theatre Shoes, An Old-fashioned Girl, and Pride and Prejudice. All greats and hugely influential, as it turned out!

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

At what age, do you think, can we start them on Pride and Prejudice? :-) I have a 10yo. :-)

[@Rosie_C]

I’ll never forget my mom reading you us every afternoon before nap time! And to the comment about how young to read Pride and Prejudice? I think it would just depend if she was interested yet? I think I would let my 9 year old niece watch it, but I do remember the great anticipation of coming back to our book every day so it would depend if she likes those stories. Lamplighter Theatre has excellent old books and they list them by recommended age groups.

[@mollymurphy1062]

Completely agree about reading classics with your kids. Not only is it fun, but it pays off later for their intellectual development and academic success.

[@rupinderkohli2015]

I started this with my child when he was very young .I loved that phase of life Now he is 16 years old and has read more books than me and has a library of his own.

[@katiestevenson8920]

I've been reading the Winnie the Pooh series to my boys and we are laughing together so much! I never realized how funny those books were with that classic British humor. Great bonding and a wonderful habit.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love Winnie the Pooh!

[@reneehaynes3121]

Don’t forget Paddington the bear! He has hysterical adventures

[@carolyns3511]

We loved reading chapter books aloud at night when the children were young. I love the ones you are reading. We also enjoyed Pollyanna and Pollyanna Grows Up.

[@deannwalker4400]

When the boys are around 8-12, I highly recommend The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers. Winnie the Pooh was a cherished read for me, too. Nice choice.

[@auntpurl5325]

My daughter is 20 and still fond of those books.

[@pining4mi]

Attachment parenting and cosleeping make it so I can’t get up early before my kiddos. I know this is just a season of life for us. However, I do notice that I get much more sleep than lots of adults I know. I am often surprised at how little sleep some people give themselves. Lovely video! Thank you.

[@everywherejoy9019]

When my daughter was a young girl we would read together before bed. Our favorite books were the Anne of Green Gables series! Wonderful memories!

[@lyndseymcguire8190]

Good habits: I am very consistent with making my bed and getting my morning going. Habit I am working on is going to bed with a clean sink (flylady method), so far I am doing well. Wishing everyone else the best of luck this February as they accomplish their little habits.💗

[@christinamo7]

I do not use online grocery shopping - except when life is chaotic - appointments etc - because I actually enjoy food shopping, and it is like a little vacation for me, but I am at a different stage of life than you are. I used to wake up early when I was younger too - amazing what you can get done. One habit I have is I like to sew/quilt - and make a lot of items for our household, and being able to safely leave that set up somewhere allows me to grab a half hour here or there and not have to set up every time. Again, amazing what you can do in short bursts of time.

[@danitajones2116]

I like to go shopping for my groceries too, my outing

[@jennifertaylor5363]

Same I look forward to grocery shopping

[@auntpurl5325]

I do miss our early homeschooling days. My kids are in college now, one nearing the altar. Those days of reading aloud to your kids will bear so much fruit!! By high school, they are teaching themselves independently, but if they let you, keep reading aloud through high school. Mine did not go for it, but I wish we could have.

[@blueseptember2174]

So sweet

[@lisalife7994]

I find a good habit for me is to do my least favorite task first to get it over and done with. Gives me a good feeling to know it’s off my list.

[@MossWaffle]

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” -Mark Twain

[@solacescalicocritters7256]

I have a T-shirt that says “Grocery Pickup is my Jam.” With 8 kids and 2 pickup orders a week; enough said. 😄

[@Yayidiaz27]

The way I got my kitchen messed under control when I was cooking, is every time I need it to wash my hands I washed it washing whatever dirty dishes were in the sink. My best habit is waking up at 5:00 am, its like a domino effect for the rest of my day.

[@emilyhigson6296]

A habit that has changed my life recently is what I call rolling planning. It has saved me so much time. I have a blank month or two out in the meal planner and whenever a meal went well and the people liked it I just write in in on about the same date one month out. As I do this I start to realize that the planning is done! It takes me moments rather than minutes to plan the week's meals. It means we have the non perishable ingredients mainly on hand etc and I use that bag of wild rice or what have you. Same thing with homeschooling. If something went especially well into the blank planner it goes. It has made weekly planning a tiny task when it used to take forever. Loved your video! You've been an inspiration for good habits. Thank you!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

I love that! What a great idea!

[@lesliebennis1834]

Jennifer, I would like to say that watching your videos has inspired me so much especially in the cleaning area. I have been cleaning my house unlike I've ever cleaned it before. It is a wonderful habit I picked up from you and I simply just add one item of deep cleaning that I didn't do before and work on that for a small amount of time each day until the room is just spotless from head to toe. I would love to listen to audiobooks while doing this but I've never been able to because my mind wanders too much and then suddenly I'm lost in the book and I keep having to rewind to find out what's going on, LOL.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

That's wonderful, Leslie!

[@karennoske3008]

I just loved this! Thanks to an earlier vid of yours, I've decided to break the bad habit of multitasking at luncheon. I used to process mail, read snippets of things, do a crossword puzzle, write lists, but I barely tasted my food and felt tired and not rested or refreshed afterwards. So, these days, I'm trying to develop the habit of paying attention to my meal and really savoring it, perhaps looking out the window and admiring the sky or the trees. That's tough for me, but I'm working on it. Thanks for another wonderfully inspiring video!

[@carolinehackett5141]

Amen to reading to and with kids. I don't have any children yet, but some of my happiest memories from childhood involve snuggling up with my mom and little brother while she read all of the Narnia books to us ❤️

[@daisybuchanan5378]

We have very similar habits - Walmart grocery delivery has improved my life and saved us money. I joined a great Bible study group, and I’m now at my three year anniversary of attending barre classes three days per week. I’ve been intermittent fasting for nine months, and this is one of the most seismic shifts in my life. I’m free. I have energy and health. I never have to diet again. My mind is so much more nimble and it is helping me let go of no longer needed possessions also, and clearing space in my home. Thank-you so much. So glad I found you.

[@user-ex1ps6iq7l]

My habits have been to fit in exercise. Sometimes its going to gym, or walking on my lunch hour and on bad weather days, I walk the stairwell, I work in a tall office bldg 🙂. To-Do Lists have been essential since my high school years. Also, every Monday I pay bills, make apptmts, restock bathrooms, make and mail greeting cards. Once a week, I take a disabled family member out to dinner and shopping (takes my mind off my own problems). Before Covid, attended church every time the doors were open and taught classes or help with childrens dept (feeds my spiritual and improves my coping skills). Always put back up, hang up, put away, after I use something. Listen to videos or KZbins while cleaning house and working in yard, and in the car alone. Birthday and Christmas gifts are oftentimes results of my hobbies, knitting and photography. Before going to bed, kitchen is cleaned using my e-cloth, tidied up, sinks scrubbed and dried. I plan menus, use crock pot and insta pot often. Donate to thrift stores often. That's all I can think of!!

[@melissamadison8567]

I completely relate to being a messy cook. My husband used to always be baffled by how quickly I could make such a mess. I have now learned to clean as I go. Putting dirty dishes in the sink, putting away spices I no longer need. I’m honestly a lot less stressed when I cook now. Certainly not perfect in this area but I have improved greatly.

[@leonacoburn5852]

Me, too! Way less stress!

[@thejoyfulhomemakermeganeli2454]

I LOVE your meal plan (what's for dinner) videos. You make the most delicious, reasonably easy, but still classy, meals. I love your variety. Please keep doing your what's for dinner videos! 😊 I have been ordering groceries for a few years now. It makes my mom life so much easier. We also homeschool and I can't drag my kids along. It's a life saver. Thank you for your amazing channel, Jennifer. You help us keep motherhood classy! We appreciate all you do! 😘

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you so much!

[@jenniferh7129]

Agree about your meal planning videos! I liked your recent one about what you make when you don't feel like cooking - nice to see you sometimes rely on frozen convenience foods like the rest of us lol, but give them a bit of an upgrade!

[@leonacoburn5852]

I resisted at first due to fees and having to tip, but relented during chemo and hubby working 60 hour weeks and I don't drive. Lifesaver!

[@amberr2934]

Thank you for being a positive role model for me. One of the things I do on your list that has made my life so happy is reading living books with my children every day. I feel like they have such rich happy childhoods because of this. I am continually working on doing all the other things you list here.

[@franapple2528]

I love ordering my groceries online, however I have them bring them out to the car. I try and plan that day also for post office, gasoline, carwash, and other errands.

[@TheLadyoftheHouse]

Thank you so much for recommending this book, the way it’s written makes it so easy to read and understand! A habit I’m working on is doing something right away that needs to be done instead of waiting and putting it on my to-do list which then gets pushed to the next day and then the next, etc. one habit that has changed my life is waking up early to help my Grumpy each day. It sets into motion a series of good habits that have changed my life and so many wonderful things have come from it. I look forward to your one year checkup🌹

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thank you, Nikki! I'm glad you're enjoying the book!

[@donahazelwood9263]

I am really wanting to wake up earlier. It's one of my goals for 2021. Grocery shopping really relaxes me, but I have friends, who say the same thing about delivery. 😊

[@pattyg8204]

Making my bed as soon as I get up every morning! It's a small thing, but somehow it makes me feel as if I've taken an important and early-in-the-day step toward getting control of the chaos in my life. Loved this video. Thank you, Jennifer.

[@iiawatha]

A good habit that I have is cooking from scratch. That is something I can thank my family for because it was simply the way I was raised and to this day, though the daily cooking of adulthood can feel like a burden on some days, it is still the most effortless habit of mine. I also used serious meal planning for a couple years to achieve a financial goal and it was succesfull ! One habit I'm working on, and your content helps me a lot with that, is to be more regular with my chores. I am great with big seasonal cleanings, those that take a full day, to a full week-end, but I don't allow enough time to maintain it the way I want as I pack my day with "more important" tasks. Rediscovering homemaking as a joy and a pleasant interior as a priority, rather than second thoughts, is life-changing. Thank you for that !

[@Rosie_C]

I wouldn’t have called myself a bad housekeeper before, but the book “The Joy of Housekeeping” by Ella Miller (you can find used copies on Amazon) has changed and helped my perspective so much!!

[@iiawatha]

@@Rosie_C Thanks for the recommendation, I put it on my To Read List !

[@luisevieten2035]

C s Lewis Narnia Books are Great for children

[@kerrib1474]

I read to my daughter all her childhood... our fun thing was to go to library on weekend and get 10 books every 2 weeks...she loved the process of picking them out...it’s vital to make them good writers, readers, student, etc. she’s now 32 and awesome

[@judymarkel8029]

The habit I need to work on is exercise. I never thought this would be something i would have to work on because I used to love to be active. I walked everywhere and would think of reasons to be active. After an injury things changed. I want to get back to my old ways

[@leonacoburn5852]

Me too

[@maaikedenboer9287]

Online ordering: same here! Swore I would never do it. Due to Covid I tried it, and now we have weekly deliveries. It gives so much peace.

[@theresajohnston9676]

I don't have children yet, but reading "living books" was one of the best things my own mother did for me as a child. It fostered a lifelong love of reading and exploring through literature. By the time I was in 6th grade and first took a reading level assessment, I was at college level comprehension. Thanks, Momma!

[@marthedawheeless5426]

Jennifer. I loved your inspirational list of good habits. May I suggest something that helps me. A friend suggested this to me years ago and it has helped me enjoy cooking more. When I bein to prepare a meal I prepare a sink or large bowl of hot soapy water. As I cook. I put dirty pans and bowls in the water and wash up as I have time. I have always stressed out when having large family dinners. This really helps at those times

[@shawnjohnson4490]

My kids are grown, but what I miss the most is read great books to them everyday. We homeschooled for 16 years. We read many years worth of Sonlights recommended books and so many others.

[@drcarolineiscovitz]

Yes for me it's starting my day meditating, drinking my vitamins, having hot lemon water, and having a nutritious breakfast. Other habits is getting in 30 minutes of exercise, enough sleep, reading, and prioritizing my time.

[@haileyworrell4299]

As a former homeschooled child I concur with your advice regarding living books. The memories I have of my mother reading classics to me are amongst my most cherished. It sparked good conversations and inspired a love of reading in my own life.

[@pambohan2977]

I homeschooled my kid with Sonlight. We had daily read aloud books. I absolutely loved it. You know I learned more homeschooling my kids than I did in college. My kids are grown up but I still remember reading to them and how much fun we had!

[@mrkenwu1]

Thank you, Jennifer. for all the life coaching you've provided over the year.

[@bonniemarcus2514]

My warmest memories as a mother of four children are of reading living books and poetry together as a family. Sometimes we would sit around the woodstove at night and my husband would read to us. Sometimes my children and I would snuggle together on the sofa and read together. Sometimes the kids would spread out and do something with their hands, like constructing leggo creations while I read. These are the best of memories.

[@totallydomestic433]

When i do routine chores, i try to get what i call scientific method. That is i plan each. & every move i make. So that i can to it by rote. No thinking involved of what to do when. Chores go very fast that way. And sometimes an idea will pop into my head of a way i can even improve on my scientific method.

[@WomenLivingTorah]

I have been working on building self-discipline this month, and one area I’ve needed to be more disciplined in is my sleeping habits. I set my goal at waking up before my children (again- somehow I fell out of the habit??), and I decomposed that goal into several measurable, small habits! (What you’re calling ‘atomic habits,’ it sounds like.) For me, it all begins the night before! I’ve created a lovely and relaxing (screen free!) bedtime routine that includes leisurely caring for my hygiene/skin, exercising, journaling, and reading before bed. (I just finished ‘An Old Fashioned Girl’ by L. Alcott again because it’s just so insightful and wholesome. This time, I wrote down quotes that were ‘life changing’ for me, inspired by your ‘life changing secrets from [book]’ series.) But it’s not just about me! Before my night time routine ever begins, I have started establishing a similar bedtime routine with my children- their hygiene, reading wholesome literature and poems before bed, and lots of cuddles, singing Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-6), etc. It’s been really wonderful!!

[@larag1764]

Your hair and makeup are especially gorgeous in this video ! Meal planning is one habit that has sooo many benefits (less food and money wasted, better eating, no dread about what to cook for dinner, yummy leftovers, better use of my time, etc). I fall apart when this habit falls by the wayside. Stay safe and best wishes from Australia 🤗

[@beckyunderwood4220]

We started ordering groceries online because of the pandemic, and it does save time, and even with a service fee, money as well. I also have begun losing some weight from intermittent fasting.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

That's so great, Becky!

[@Thekatedelaney]

Becky how long did it take you to notice weight loss?

[@beckyunderwood4220]

It took about a month or so. I started to notice my clothes were looser after two weeks.

[@Thekatedelaney]

@@beckyunderwood4220 Thank you! I’ve only been on it about a week and I’m going to keep going :)

[@myname7303]

Can you make a video about “living books” or just books worth reading for children. Also do you read one book for all your children? Are they all interested (age-wise)?

[@stephanie4772]

Yes please!

[@kempfreehold9450]

Ditto

[@alvenamironi4311]

Yes!!!!

[@silvergirl2847]

great idea

[@Rosie_C]

My mom read old classics to ages 2-8 and we loved it! We got to gather in one room before nap time and if you were quiet, you could listen and didn’t have to go to sleep as soon. It challenged our comprehension and strengthened our reading skills.

[@leslie3610]

I read books to my children every night also. My oldest was being read to in high school! Oh my, how I miss those times. I have read them thousands of books through the years. I can attest to the closeness we all felt AND the knowledge that comes from that habit. My kids are now 25, 22, and 20. If I could go back to anything in the world it would be to nursing, cuddling, hand holding and reading. ❤️ I paid it forward. My oldest just graduated from law school (full ride) my middle received an amazing fellowship for his PhD, and my baby has a full ride for undergrad. Not that those are the most important things in life-they certainly are not-but they are foundational for their particular futures. Read parents, read!

[@nmcelroy3540]

I am rebuilding habits after a stressful season. I’m rebuilding my exercise habit (4x weekly), networking (3x weekly), and reading more. I am aiming for 1 chapter a night. I also switched from a paper planner to wunderlist (now Microsoft To-Do). I am loving the digital format for this season of life.

[@C12133]

Thank you, Jennifer!! You are inspiring so many people with your books and videos!!! I appreciate you so much! I have been trying to wake up early again. When I worked I was up early every day, I had to be there at 6 am. When I retired with a disability it has been a struggle!! I have been listening to the Atomic Habits book, it’s eye opening for me.

[@sarahh5370]

Oh my goodness-First of all, I have you on while I’m cleaning my kitchen (sort of like you and audible!) Secondly, my daughters and I are also reading Little Women right now! It is such a sweet book to bond over. My youngest, who has thought she was too old for dolls, now wants to get her dolls back out like Beth and treat them with tenderness! I second your recommendation of living books. Lastly, you would love the Literary Life podcast-many wonderful discussions about books and living books for children.

[@elizabethmoloney485]

Loved this video. We just had our fourth child and are homeschooling for the first time this year. Definitely in survival mode at the moment. This brought be so much encouragement and a few good ideas.

[@Rosie_C]

It’s worth it! :) Someday, you won’t regret it!!

[@katieburgess6839]

A recent habit that I have found super helpful is to have three meals a day and no snacking. I tried intermittent fasting but I found it wasn't great for me, so I went back to eating breakfast and got really strict with myself about not eating between meals. It is the easiest thing in the world and it was the one thing I tried that finally helped me stop obsessing about food constantly. I don't crave junk food anymore and I never feel deprived. I also find that I have more energy, better sleep and the dark circles under my eyes lightened up a lot.

[@Rosie_C]

Thanks for sharing your experience! No snacking is my goal. 😶 I am trying to heal from discovering I can’t do gluten anymore, and they recommend eating small, frequent meals and after a week and a half I already realized I can’t live like this!

[@sanniskett]

i suddenly realized my mother had sent my daughter one of your books when she got her first job with microsoft...i raised my beautiful alaskan native daughter in a remote cabin in alaska with no running water or electricity for the first couple of years and once again my mother sent me many beautiful childrens books. I built a bed platform four feet high and made selves at the end of the bed for five shelves of books which i read to her by the propane light (pat the bunny being her first) we played alot by the ocean (my front door) and as far as getting up early as you know having children is a sure fire alarm clock!!!now shes extremely successful (kind of shocks me since i was an artist but very organized) AND HAVING A DOG WAKES YOU UP TOO!!! i enjoy your videos even though my lifestyle very different PLANNERS all my life since high school and my daughter does those bullet list journals with amazing handwriting ...guess i miss her now that shes out of the nest and just announced SHES GETTING MARRIED...OK HOW DOES THE DAILEY CONNOISSEUR plan a wedding for next summer in ALASKA OMG and she wants the bells and whistles OMG? and i live 3,000 miles away

[@harpo627]

Thank you for sharing, Jennifer. This was most inspiring. I put the “Atomic Habits” book on hold, and I am going to have a think about which habits you listed to put into practice. I need to improve in so many of them. I’ve improved already in several, such as keeping the bathroom tidy, and cleaning up the kitchen after every meal, keeping a small vase of flowers or snips of greens beside the sinks, it is so much nicer to live in a clean and pretty environment. I’ve been putting on audio books for our family to listen to during some meal times, and consider it “English literature class”. I hate getting up early. I hate fasting. But I will get up earlier by 1/2 hour than usual and work on being consistent. I am planning a bone broth fast this week to help me reset and bump my weight so I can drop the 20 lbs. I’ve been needing to get rid of. Thanks again, and wish me luck, I’ll need it! 😆

[@chelleward780]

So sorry I hit the wrong button- Regarding being a messy meal planner - I have a few tips that may be helpful... 1. Never set the dirty utensils, bowls, pots/pans etc in the sink... either rinse and place in dishwasher or hand wash them in between steps and leave them to air dry- for oven safe items set the oven to 200* (especially if your recipe will requires baking), they will dry quickly this way and be ready to use again - this will limit the amount of dishes being potentially being dirtied. 2. Delegate the task of ‘assistants’ to children who are old enough . 3. For recipes that require ‘pre-steps’ (browning meet, mincing garlic/onions etc. as often as possible prepare enough of these ingredients for at least 2 more meals at one time, label and store so they are quickly assessable, making meal prep quicker. 4. Like one day to do big cleaning jobs... scheduling an entire afternoon to prepare the meals for the week that can be pre-prepared- ultimately saves time and resources- all hands on deck for the children and hubby if he’s available is a great way to teach new skills, bond, and create memories and traditions... not to mention - I learned as a child, ‘many hands make light work’ ~ ‘when you love what you do, it’s not work’. These mottos if you will, passed down to me and from me to my children. It always tickles my funny bone to hear my daughters share these mottos with their peers, friend and recently our newlywed daughter was encouraging her husband with these mottos - who would have thought:) Hope these help!!

[@carolynmaves503]

Thank you for recommending Atomic Habits, I loved it. I see that I am already doing some of the things he talk about, like habit stacking: my morning routine and evening routine, as examples. Such an encouraging and motivating book.

[@divinegraceberbano1256]

I love reading! This is my best habit. ❤️ I am reading the scriptures daily for 2 years now. I like to work on waking up at 5am, planning, and journalizing daily. Thanks for sharing Ms. Jennifer!

[@anavargas]

Jennifer , this is so helpful! ❤️ I’m trying to setup meal planning and other habits like waking up earlier, daily writing so it was really inspirational to see how these connect for you! I’d love to hear in the future what you do to bounce back if you’ve fallen off a habit or how you are starting new ones 🙂

[@heidiwahlquist6030]

I've been watching your channel for a little while and just realized you home school! I'm encouraged to see more home schoolers out there! We are on our 9th year home schooling.

[@maryleerobinson1933]

I'm in a different place in life. Retired now, I've been a full-time caretaker for my elderly invalid mother. As her health has declined, I began having groceries (and everything else!) delivered so that I wouldn't have to leave her alone in the house. I also have whole-house sound (speakers in every room) and thoroughly enjoy doing my chores with either an Audible book or a news program. Much to my delight, when my mother could no longer enjoy reading, we discovered that she really liked listening to short stories. They took her away to places in her mind that her body could no longer visit. There are all kinds of tools available for almost every situation. We just need to look around for them.

[@cynthiadies9055]

I recently found your channel and I absolutely love it! Thank you so much for the content you're presenting. I absolutely live by a planner and many years ago I homeschooled my children for 6 and 1/2 years. Organization was the key to staying on track. I love how you set everything out the night before. I need to add a little bit more creative time into my days. I recently started getting up very early and now that I will be starting a new job working with students at 7 a.m. that habit will make everything so much easier!

[@kc11037]

I loved all of these. Winter has been so dreary, but it has given me time to look inward and make changes from the inside out. Thank you for sharing!

[@geoffannekarpa2199]

Thank you for always being aware of the differences in styles, hobbies and lifestyles of your views! You gave many wonderful ideas in this video but when it came to talking about how you write every day my heart sank in guilt a little bit. I come from a family of writers and artists but inherited none of those qualities and instead my joy comes from baking and gardening so of course I was very encouraged by your comment that what you were actually encouraging was to enjoy your hobby on a daily basis. Again thank you for throwing that in there and being mindful of those differences in your viewers!

[@robinr1714]

My Mom's friends used to ask her why her kitchen wasn't a disaster area when she was done preparing meal. Her solution was to put items back when you're finished with them and wash the prep dishes and pans as you finish with them. When your meal is over, all you have to do is wash the dishes that were on the table. I've always used her plan in my own kitchen and it works!

[@tistheseasonforpoetrybyvan239]

Habit: read poetry to your children and memorize some of it over time. Viewers who value Living Books will like the Charlotte Mason styled book 'Tis the Season for Poetry: Through the year with poems and activities for children and their families.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

This was such an interesting video. You have several habits that I absolutely love....reading, reading, and more reading. For me and for my children. I taught them to enjoy reading. As for writing,I haven’t been as engaged with that lately but when I was, I rose early. I needed the quiet time before the phone rang or others started moving around. I’m really trying to work on the bedtime routine and meal planning. I’m so tired at bedtime that I fall into bed and don’t always take the time to remove my makeup and take care of my skin. I want to get into a pampering routine to ready myself for bed...to relax and just be. One thing I used to do was read every night before sleep. Now, I find myself looking at KZbin on my tablet. Im going to work on that. Reading relaxes my mind in a way that video does not. This video certainly generated a lot of thought. Thank you.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Thanks, Denise! I sent you an email this morning xx

[@happypace9414]

I have piggy-backed my bedtime routine to be right after my dinner clean up routine so that I get my bed turned down, a book on top of the quilt, and my make-up washed off before I get too tired to make wise decisions.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

@@happypace9414 I like that idea. I tried putting my pjs on early last night and it was better. I wasn't so tired when it came to actually getting into bed. I still need to work on the video thing. Thank you for your suggestions. I'm going to continue to do that and write it in the tracking section on my planner.

[@moegirl76]

In the kitchen, as in the rest of your life, planning and preparing is 3/4 of the battle to a clean cooks kitchen. If you gather and prepare ALL of your ingredients then clean up after the preparation is done the you move on to the cooking phase. If you're prepping while you're cooking there's no time to clean up in between all of the cooking actions. So while you're cooking you can then clean up any dishes or any cooking related messes as you go. I know this because we used to call me hurricane Melissa in the kitchen. I realized a lot of the time I was cooking in a hurry and I was n't doing it at a nice slow pace. So just take your time and enjoy the process and go in prepared like everything else you do. Happy cooking!

[@victoriaoliver9958]

Yes! I've had to learn to slow down in the kitchen, too. The meal gets done cleanly and I am not stressed out. Before: feverish pace/messy at the end/too tired to clean it up. Now: deliberate pace/clean and put away as I go/ no cleaning to do when I'm done. Life changer!

[@katalinfejer9442]

Hi, Jennifer, lovely to watch your channel! Thank you for the good ideas an atomic habits. One of them surprised me, though. I used to read to my three children every single night of their childhood (read all the books you mentioned, and many more), but never thought it was anything extraordinary. My mother would read to me every night of my childhood, and now my eldest daughter reads to her two-year-old son in just the same way. I thought it's just a normal way of bringing up children. But if it is a rare habit these days, I'm so glad you draw people's attention to it and encourage them to start this habit. Wishing you the very best and looking forward to your next videos.

[@Cee1505]

Yes, I now grocery shop on line! and listen to Audible while I clean! I read to my kids well after they could read to themselves, good memories!

[@gionagrace6279]

I order online groceries since covid and I will never look back!!! Amazing time saver and I also do meal planning since covid. I plan my day, week and month, journal every single day and do daily devotions so I have my time with God every day and I also have an attitude of gratitude daily. Great video. Thanks! 😊

[@melb4785]

I love this! It's very inspiring and such a necessary wake-up call to me to get on this. I just picked up the book and am looking forward to reading it and making small changes to lead to big results down the road. You are such an inspiration!

[@LesleyLizbeth]

Walmart pick up has changed my life!

[@brookesmith7359]

Me too! It seriously has changed how I plan my week.

[@dsmith9796]

My neighbor started Walmart pick-up because of the pandemic. She says she loves it and will never stop using that service. I haven't tried it yet but am seriously thinking of trying it.

[@bedanava]

Yes!! 100%

[@jennyhuaracha1824]

Same!! Just tried it for the first time about 4 weeks ago & I'll never go back to the long & exhausting trips to the grocery store with kids in tow...😁😁

[@meandmylife3090]

I do Walmart delivery! 99% happy with it! $12 a month is so worth it.

[@hannahkim8500]

I’m so excited to see a video about Atomic Habits - I just received my copy from the library hold list! Thank you for sharing your good habits with us - I always get great ideas to try from your channel. Some of my good habits are going to bed and waking up early, taking vitamins, reading daily, and incorporating daily exercise into my routine. I’d like to work on adding more advance preparation to my routine, like meal planning and prepping and laying out clothes the night before.

[@dianeshaw9061]

I make my bed first thing in the morning! I love the book, my daughter lent me her copy and so read all her highlights. 🥰I also make phone calls and catch up with friends while taking long drives, using an earbud. Also, dishes must be done ... I can’t leave dirty dishes out! Working on stacking some habits. 😄

[@jerrigomez5869]

I think I already have some of the habits you mentioned. What I need to work on is to consistently sit in my prayer space every morning and listen to my Bible in a Year podcast or continue with my own bible study. Lent is beginning, the perfect time. I had this book on video and haven't listened to it, but I see it's only 5 hours. I'm starting today.

[@Jenniferhkuhn]

Ordering my groceries online has been the biggest timesaver for me. I have been doing most of the other things mentioned a long time. I never thought I would enjoy someone else shopping for me, but I find I can use my time more wisely such as make money at work versus grocery shopping every week. Just found your channel and love it!

[@gioia4030]

This past year has been my most productive year yet in terms of work & starting my channel. It's given me a lot of joy. As I listen to you list the atomic habits I realize that I implemented most of these habits. You outlined them beautifully & they work!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Awesome!

[@kristenjohnston3310]

I love this and love your channel! You are so inspiring to me as a young wife and hopefully future mother. I'd say some of the best habits I have developed are "shelf-cooking" (basing meals off of what I have and need to use up so I rarely waste anything), always having a book I'm working on reading (usually one fiction and one non-fiction), and like you, using cleaning/chore time to watch a video like this or listen to a book or podcast. A habit I would like to work on would be waking up early. I would have so much more time to read and also to write, which I believe I have a call on my life to do in some capacity. Thanks for being a mentor to me and many others through this outlet! God bless you ❤️ P.S. I would love to know how you go about creating new habits, meaning do you track your habit, commit to a certain time period, focus on adding just one habit at a time, etc. I probably just need to read the book! :) But if you have any wisdom to share on that in a future video, I would welcome that.

[@ameliabedelia9407]

Great! Thanks Jennifer for sharing. You're such a inspiration!

[@vicinalucinda]

Creating daily and weekly routines have been life changing for me! I was so happy to see this new upload. I'm currently recovering from surgery and have to take it very easy. So a great time to watch a video from you!

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Hope you get well soon!

[@vicinalucinda]

@@TheDailyConnoisseur thank you!!

[@marnilove7942]

I love this Jennifer. I do all of these except for writing everyday. That is the one habit I’m trying to cultivate. And YES to living books. My boys are getting older and I will be so sad when this season of reading at bedtime ends. It’s my absolute favorite activity! 😍 We also listen to audio books in the car which is great too. I read living books for history as well and have learned so much. It’s our favorite subject and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside my boys. Thanks for this great video. I’m surprised how many atomic habits I’ve established too. Now to work on my writing craft. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@rebeccaanderson994]

So far, you have described the way we lived when my now grown-and-gone four children were little homeschoolers. I dearly loved Charlotte Mason and reading living books to them every single night!