The Intentional Family

Rachel & Mike walk you through the details of a Personal Retreat. They explain how it works, why it’s so important, how to do a personal retreat effectively, and what you can expect from the process.Bookworm #91: The AntidoteThe 12 Week year by Brian Moran and Michael LenningtonPersonal Retreat course (coupon code IF50 for 50% off)Mike’s Wheel of Life (example)Intentional Family #4: Family Core ValuesIntentional Family #5: Family Core Values, Part 2Intentional Family #6: Family

Rachel & Mike share about developing a growth mindset, the real meaning of passion, and the importance of working harder on yourself than you do on your job.ToastmastersFaith-Based ProductivityDirty JobsGrit by Angela DuckworthPersonal Retreat Handbook

Rachel & Mike share the details of their their weekly family meeting process.Work the System by Sam CarpenterPersonal Retreat Course

We dive deeper into the topic of family core values. Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of intentional habits, share the specifics of their family routines, and talk about how those routines have changed over the years in support of their core values.Simple HabitsTiny Habits by BJ FoggAtomic Habits by James ClearThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggBookworm #94: Tiny HabitsPersonal Retreat CourseClassical ConversationsLifeonaire by Steve Cook & Shaun McCloskey

Rachel and Mike share their family core values, explain how & why you should have your own, and talk about the importance of a plan & the power of alignment for your family.Core Values photoPersonal Retreat courseThe 12 Week YearClassical ConversationsBookworm

Rachel & Mike talk about setting up your “schoolroom,” organizing your day, the power of routine, and share several resources for making learning fun.StoryWorthLockdown Productivity: Spaceship You (VIDEO)Bullet JournalClassical ConversationsDuolingoThe Sweet Setup: Apply Intentionality to Your Downtime with DuolingoBitsboxXtramathThe Kitchen Pantry ScientistMystery ScienceMuseums at HomeFocused #92: Getting Focused w/ Kourosh Dini

Advice on how to successfully school from home for those who never wanted to homeschool.Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderAudible Kid’s BooksChronicles of Narnia Radio DramaAdventures in OdysseyBookworm podcastWhat is a Man of God? by Mark T BarclayKen Blount Ministries YouTube channelKids on the Move YouTube channelI Live By Faith videoScripture Memory Box Project

Welcome to The Intentional Family! Meet your hosts as they share their story and embark on their journey to help families live with purpose and build a great life at home.