The Intentional Family

Rachel shares about the importance of stewardship and the long-term benefits of putting in the extra work when intentionally training your children.Pie ChartFinancial Peace JuniorAge-appropriate chore charts

Rachel & Mike dive deeper on the topic of rest. They talk about the importance of trust, choosing joy in the journey, and releasing the burdens you were never meant to carry.The Intentional Family #51: Places We Go When Things Don’t Go As PlannedPersonal Retreat HandbookCreative Calling by Chase JarvisBookworm podcast

Rachel shares some recent revelations about unmet expectations from Brené Brown's book, The Atlas of the Heart.The Atlas of the Heart by Brené BrownThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Rachel & Mike talk about making the most of your moments by fighting the urge to capture them all the time.Bookworm podcastFocused podcastThe Light PhoneFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman | AmazonBookworm #135: Four Thousand WeeksThe Social DilemmaLifeonaire by Steve Cook | Audible

Rachel & Mike discuss dealing with change, the importance of learning, and the value of mistakes.The Legend of Theseus’ ShipBuilding an Antilibrary | Ness Labs20 Podcasts That Made Me a Millionaire | Ali AbdaalBookwormHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Movie Version)The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayFocused #142: Sparky Gets Focused

Rachel expounds on one of her yearly themes and shares some keys to beating overwhelm and staying in a state of continual rest.The Intentional Family #34: The Pursuit of PeaceThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeThe Intentional Family #47: 2022 Words for the YearMike’s Timeblocking CourseWork the System by Sam CarpenterThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel

Rachel & Mike share their words for the year, and talk about why broad themes are more likely to create positive changes than specific goals.Intentional Family #15: The Power of Your WordsIntentional Family #21: 2021 Words for the YearFocused podcastTheme System JournalThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeBookworm #136: Thinking in SystemsAtomic Habits by James ClearLiminal Thinking by Dave Gray

As Rachel & Mike reflect on the last year, they share some of the biggest lessons they've learned and discuss the books that they came from.How to Read a Book by Mortimer AdlerBookworm podcastSteal Like an Artist by Austin KleonTeaching From Rest by Sarah MackenzieThe Great Mental Models, Volume 1 by Shane Parrish & Rhiannon BeaubienThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent PealeLiminal Thinking by Dave GrayMama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerFaith-Based Productivity NewsletterThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel SiegelCourage is Calling by Ryan HolidayPrayer by Frank LaubachDigital Body Language by Erica DhawanThe Hiding Place by Carrie Ten BoomFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman

Rachel shares ideas and examples for creating a home environment that is authentic, peaceful, and purposeful.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2The Giving MangerLego Star Wars Advent CalendarJasper Board Game TablePolice Lights of Christmas

Rachel & Mike talk about developing character, changing defaults, and staying patient and positive while training your kids.Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Intentional Family #31: Micro AdjustmentsAtomic Habits by James ClearDaily Questions in Obsidian | The Sweet SetupTriggers by Marshall GoldsmithSoundtracks by Jon AcuffDuolingoIntentional Family #12: Growth MindsetSelf Control - It’s Kingship & Majesty by William James Jordan