Are you as addicted to journals as I am? I was introduced to Habit Nest through the Boutique Hub and I knew I had to have Lindsay McDermott, Chief Happiness Officer at Habit Nest, on the show. She joins me today not only to talk about journals, but also to discuss what it takes to be a business owner and cultivate successful habits for life, business, health, family—everything!
Grab a seat, get comfortable, and listen in to an open and honest conversation about what it takes to be successful on a daily basis, as well as how to survive chaos with six kids. Lindsay also shares some of the science behind what makes for successful habits and takes us through why journals are a great addition to sell in stores, online, or even in live sales.
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What You’ll Learn From Cultivating Successful Habits For Life and Business
- The tangible ways we can cultivate gratitude daily.
- How Habit Nest started.
- The different content found in the Habit Nest journals.
- How to get started with journaling.
- The science behind what makes habits stick.
- The daily habits that the most successful tend to have in common.
- How to use journals to help kids deal with emotions.
- The habits and daily routines that Lindsay has established to control the chaos.
Favorite Quotes from Lindsay McDermott
“It takes 60 days to establish a habit. We chose 66 because we’re extra.” – Lindsay McDermott [12:50]
“It’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing what helps you progress in your life.” – Lindsay McDermott [13:20]
“What is something that is going to help me in the future?” – Lindsay McDermott [17:20]

Resources Featured In This Episode:
- Lindsay McDermott: Website | Instagram
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Original Air Date: June 28th, 2022
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