I guide growth-inspired women to cycle through the seasons by living in alignment with realistic expectations of their time and energy one week at a time.
GIRLetter #017: Hey Honey, You Gotta Read This!
"When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back."
--Linda Poindexter
Hey GIRL (that’s you, our Grace In the Race Ladies) and all the dads reading this week:
(Moms, please pass this one along to the dads in your life!)
Tomorrow is Father's Day - a day to celebrate, honor, and/or remember our dads, grandpas, uncles, husbands, and, all the men who don the title.
I'm a self-proclaimed "daddy's girl." My dad is my hero! He is kind, loving, intelligent, hard-working, fair, even-tempered, friendly, and unwavering in his commitment to his wife and family. He values personal growth and is always working to be the best version of himself! He took me to my first personal development conference when I was in high school. He also has a terrific sense of humor, a joyful laugh, and an infectious smile that he partners with his very distinguished mustache. Oh, and he the loudest sneezes you'll ever hear (which I inherited). Sneezes aside, I'm truly the luckiest daughter in the world!
In writing the newsletter this week, Amanda and I realized that not only do we both have moms named Linda, but we have both have dads who are serious sneezers! Once Amanda's dad starts, it takes him an hour to stop sneezing! I can't even imagine!
We wish all the dads out there the happiest of Father's Days! My dad is high-risk so I'm not able to hug him until this coronavirus is under control so, if you're able to hug yours, squeeze a little extra for me tomorrow!
Thank you for being here. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and may it kick off an extraordinary week!
Love & Grace,
Rachel (& Amanda)
Co-founders of Grace in the Race, LLC
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Grace in all things...
GRACE IN FAMILY
- If you're a procrastinator still in need of a great idea to celebrate dad TOMORROW - give yourself grace - then read How I Want to be Celebrated for Father's Day, a guide to landing the perfect gift for dad, even on short notice!
GRACE IN WELLNESS
- "Today's dad is more involved with his children—and he's seeing physical and psychological advantages of being a family man." Excerpt from The Health Benefits of Fatherhood by Eric Messinger of parents.com.
GRACE IN PRODUCTIVITY (NEW NAME!)
- Time Management Tips For Parents: 15 Dad-Approved Tricks to Get More Done. "These time-management hacks help parents use their hours more efficiently at work and home so they have more time to spend on the things — and with the people — that matter." Source: fatherly.com
GRACE AT HOME
- This article from wirecutter.com explains how to establish a better way to work from home by making technology work in your favor! Sidenote: In case you're not familiar with wirecutter.com, Wirecutter is a list of the best gear and gadgets for people who want to save the time and stress of figuring out what to buy. It's more than just tech, it covers everything from Home & Garden to Health & Fitness as well as gift ideas and even money advice! Be sure to explore it and share it with a dude in your life after you check out that article.
GRACE IN GROWTH
- This article from allprodad.com (whose motto is: Be a Hero to Your Kids) offers dads 5 tips to kickstart a personal growth plan. It asks, "Will we accept the call to live life as a man, a parent, and a husband at a higher level? Or, will we passively neglect the responsibility to the point we and those around us suffer the consequences?"
GRACE IN AWARENESS
- If your family is navigating a "separate family structure," this article offers resources designed to help dads be effective single-parents. It comes from The Dads’ Resource Center which has been established to benefit children of separated or divorced parents by advocating the importance of fathers having adequate opportunities to fulfill their role of fatherhood.
GracePace: Sensible Solutions
FAVORITES OF THE WEEK . . .
Recipe: Old Bay Grilled Chicken Wings. A friend made these for Joe and Amanda one time and they had to have the recipe! It's super simple: oil your grill and liberally season the wings with Old Bay Seasoning while cooking. If you'd prefer a little more instruction, check out this recipe for a similar version. These are great served with a grilled Caesar salad!
Product: Bike Phone Mount. Amanda's husband loves this because it keeps his phone handy and safe while taking a family bike ride, or one on his own.
App: Take charge of your finances with Mint's online budget planner.
The Grace Experiment
THE SUMMER CHALLENGE: CONQUER A MICRO-HABIT
Spend your summer being your favorite YOU. What habit would you change to be the best version of yourself? Start with a really small one - a micro-habit - and share your progress with us in The Grace Experiment!
LISTEN: KwikBrain with Jim Kwik - Podcast Episode #182 - Tiny Habit to Change Your Life With Dr. BJ Fogg
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Rachel Antone
Capacity Coach
I guide growth-inspired women to cycle through the seasons by living in alignment with realistic expectations of their time and energy one week at a time.
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