I’m constantly learning that seasons don’t last forever. Now that Calvin and I have been working from home together we needed to rework our daily rhythm again. I’m thrilled about this new life we’ve set up and really hope this season lasts a long time. It’s taken some work, but Calvin and I have learned how to work together even better this summer...

Finding the right monthly calendar can be a tricky task. The calendars I've loved using have features I don't use, and I find myself drawing alterations by hand each month. So, I decided to design one…

None of us really arrive at the person we want to be. But, we should always strive to make improvements and take purposed steps from who we are to who we would like to be. One of the best ways to do this is by creating habits. Habits are simply actions we repeat without having to think about them. To take this thought a step further, the actions we take with the time we have make up our lives. If I want to make improvements in my life, a good way to begin is by creating a new habit…

I’ve found that my days are most successful when built around a set of repeated tasks I do in the morning and the evening before bed. These tasks help set the stage for winning the day…

Do you ever find yourself communicating something you feel is heartfelt and sincere, while at the same time, the look on your recipient's face tells you you're not connecting with them…

As 2019 comes to a close, Calvin and I have been thinking about what we will focus on in 2020…

Being a detail oriented person and someone who’s able to anticipate needs requires providing solutions to problems as they present themselves. If you’re going to be the kind of person who is known for providing solutions, it starts with having the right mindset…

I love the holidays and I really enjoy the opportunity it provides to create traditions with our family. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we wanted to invest some time on the front end helping Emet understand thankfulness and what it means to be thankful…

Life is fleeting and we want to make sure we focus on the right things at the right time. So much of life is also about whatever comes our way, but the hope is that having this foundation allows us to keep resetting…

If you want to grow in your ability to anticipate needs you can start by learning. There are several ways we can learn for the purpose of growing our ability to anticipate needs. I’ve found the best place to start is with an attitude that desires to learn…

When I think about creating a culture of anticipating needs in my own life, I can't help but think of the importance of creating a good network of relationships…

Often we hear the term "anticipating needs" and I've found that as often as it's mentioned the meaning is normally implied or left open to interpretation. In this blog, Calvin Payne helps provide a helpful framework for anticipating needs. Enjoy!

One of the things I've always wanted for my family is a peaceful home. A peaceful place where we can rest, eat, dance, be productive, and retreat. I hope to create a home that's a dependable place to come back to after a long day...

We all have things that we need to get done. Every day we have tasks that come up and we have to figure out how and when to get them done. This happens both in the workplace and at home. So, it’s essential to have a plan and system in place to process the work that comes up...

Hosting is about planning ahead and thinking through all the details of your guests' stay and anticipating their needs before they arrive. Here are ten elements to consider for success in hosting...

Asking "What can I do?" simply means, asking the right questions to get the most important information needed at that time to serve well. I conclude this series on Ask "What Can I Do?" by looking at friendships...

Time management is a tricky thing. Mostly, because there are so many different opinions and methods to making the most of your time...

Asking the right questions at home can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can help you know how to best serve in your home...

Asking the right questions at work can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can ensure you're doing things the right way the first time...

Taking photos forces me to focus on what's right in front of me. To stop for a minute, slow down, and look at my surroundings. It helps me look for the beautiful, the happy, the things I already love...

One area I've challenged myself to work on is the practice of thankfulness. I believe looking at life through the lens of thankfulness will not only make you more pleasant to be around, it will also provide you with more everyday enjoyment...

Throughout the years, we've had the honor of hosting guests in our home. I always hope to leave an impression on the people who stay with me. I desire for their time to be memorable and sweet...

Effectively anticipating needs requires making a practice of being in the right mindset for the work you're presented with. This is the case wherever you find yourself: in the office, at home, planning, designing, building relationships, etc...

What does it mean to be productive as a mom? This is a question that I've been wrestling with and seeking to find the answer to for the past year...

The key to having a successful year is setting a goal for you or your family and knowing how everything else serves that goal...

Being a detailed person and cultivating habits that anticipate needs require engaging in conversation. This is important in anticipating needs because often the main way in which we receive the information we use to gauge needs…

There is so much joy and freedom to be found in planning well!  For me, much of the fun is found in the anticipation.  I feel like the fun and excitement can be lost when I’m sitting in my hotel room or driving in the car trying to figure out what I want to do next…

We have all been in the place where we walk into our day and we don't know where to begin. There are a ton of important things that need to be done and instead of stepping back and assessing the day, we jump into whatever we see first...