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 #019: The Pursuit of Happiness
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
--Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Hey GIRL (that’s you, our Grace In the Race Ladies):
Happy 4th!
We wish you a day filled with nostalgic family traditions like melty bomb-pops, sparklers, that token American flag tank-top you scored at Target six years ago, and grilled-everything!
We hope that you give yourself grace in all your pursuits and that today represents a celebration of your ongoing pursuit of happiness.
We hope today reinvigorates your love for this country and your commitment to the declaration upon which it stands.
Thank you for being here. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and may it kick off an extraordinary week!
Oh, and play safe with those sparklers... it's really the quintessential 4th of July social-distancing activity!
Love & Grace,
Rachel (& Amanda)
Co-founders of Grace in the Race, LLC
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Grace in all things...
GRACE IN FAMILY
- Summer travel is iffy this year. Are you getting away? It is said that RV travel is off the charts right now. RVshare is a rental site similar to AirB&B. Have you tried it? I'm intrigued but the notion doesn't come without reservations (pun intended)... I'm trying to picture myself behind the wheel (and I keep picturing my foot on the gas and it's a socked-sandal... Ugh, the image is burned in my brain)... there must be RV lessons, right? Is there a YouTube for that?
GRACE IN WELLNESS
- The 4th of July is often an excuse to make exceptions to your healthy eating plan. Get back on track after the weekend by following these steps!
GRACE IN PRODUCTIVITY (NEW NAME!)
- As we mentioned last week, we're gearing up for a Productivity series on overcoming procrastination. We'll be working from the book Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy. The book outlines 21 ways to stop procrastinating and get more done!
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GRACE IN GROWTH
- In the aftermath of last week's funk, I've committed to an improved mindset. Some days are better than others. But, in the words of Don Miguel Ruiz, "your best will sometimes be high quality, and other times it will not be as good." That's grace! With the help of Masterful Manifesters, I'm actively working on meditation and visualization and I'm noticing a difference - click that link to check out their work and get their FREE e-book! Do you practice mediation and/or visualization? If so, how? Do you use an app like Calm or Insight Timer? Do you have a vision board? Hit reply or connect with us on Facebook to share your success stories!
GRACE AT HOME
- With COVID numbers on the uptick, we might be settling in again. Knowing what we know, it will be important to plan ahead, to spark joy in an effort to keep a second wave of funk at bay. What will you do to prepare your home in case of a second-round of quarantine (now that you have plenty of toilet paper stocked up)? I'm going to focus on my me-space... is it too late to build a she-shed? Do I need a permit for that?... I might have to resort to building a fort in my closet... I wonder if my wine fridge will fit up there... there are many important things to consider!
GRACE IN AWARENESS
- In "The Paradox of the Declaration of Independence", Leslie Greene Bowman explains that Independence Day and the freedoms it represents weren't extended to everyone. And, that Thomas Jefferson’s "most enduring legacy is not what he intended the Declaration of Independence to mean, but how succeeding generations have drawn inspiration from its words. History has proven that the prospect of equality and human freedom — life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — belongs to all people, in all ages."
GracePace: Sensible Solutions
FAVORITES OF THE WEEK . . .
Spotify: Summer BBQ Playlist - This playlist elicits so many fond memories! (I feel another dance party coming on.)
Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Jello - This has been a party favorite in our family for years! If you've never tried it, it might seem like a strange combination but trust me, you're going to love it! We use gluten-free pretzels! Oh, and we usually top it with just strawberries but the flag design seemed fitting for today!
Podcast Episode: History This Week - Freedom Summer, 1964
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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