Val Lonergan2 minI Had No Idea How To "Be Grateful""A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles." I came across this sentiment often, desperately wanting to become a magnet for miracles. But...
Val Lonergan1 minBook Takeaways | The Power of Habit | Charles DuhiggIn honor of #worldbookday, I’m gonna start something new here — sharing what I’m reading more regularly! The Power of Habit, by Charles...
Val Lonergan2 minBook Takeaways | The School of Greatness | Lewis HowesAs promised, I'm reading and sharing! The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes is a gem. Top Notes A fast read with uplifting takeaways --...
Val Lonergan3 minEasy Mind Hack for a Stressed & Anxious MindAt the beginning of the pandemic, I noticed I was going through old photos and videos way more than usual. Why?
Val Lonergan3 minInventing Quarantine Activity Stations For Our School-Aged KidsWe needed activities for the kids, and fast, to keep them occupied so we can work from home during the #Covid19 lockdown.
Val Lonergan5 minA Quick Tactical Guide to Improving your Instagram TimeThis post is about managing how you use your Instagram, cleaning out your feed, and limiting your usage of it.
Val Lonergan7 minParenting & working at home during Covid-19 Quarantine: what's working, what's notI feel compelled to share what it's been like around here these days, adjusting to the recent news that our kids will be home over the...
Val Lonergan5 minI Went to Tony Robbins’ UPW – 5 Key Takeaways13,000 people. 71 countries. Lots of screaming and dancing. How one intensive 4-day event changed my life. Check out these 5 key...
Val Lonergan5 minUsing Agile At Home: A Happier Family HackWant to see how using a workplace solution can improve your parenting game? In this post we share how we’ve applied a key component of...
Val Lonergan7 minThe Surprisingly Short Journey to Becoming A Great ReaderMy journey to becoming someone who reads often, on purpose, and gets a ton of value out of it was much shorter than I expected.
Val Lonergan6 minLow-Stress Easy Entertaining for Busy, Tired Parents: Behold “The Crappy Dinner Party”Growing up at my house, hosting a dinner party was a big deal. The house was immaculate, the phenomenal dinner (in all its courses) was...
Val Lonergan7 minThe Fundamental Need to Spend Time with Your Kids IndividuallyToday we’re exploring the fundamental need to spend time with your kids individually – in other words, dating your kids one-on-one....
Val Lonergan3 minOur DIY Front Path MakeoverOur home’s front path was the Ugly Betty of home entrances: plain concrete, straight and worn down. With time, its surface got eaten...
Val Lonergan2 minA Tiny Shift Flipped My Understanding of HappinessHow do we define happiness? For Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage, the true definition is more reachable than we think.
Val Lonergan6 minHow to Make Your (Grown-Up) Birthday SpecialFor many years now, our birthdays have come and gone like any other day — this is no fun!! Here are some thoughts on that and ideas of...