Life has a way of sweeping us up in its chaos emails, errands, family, work, and endless distractions. But we still get to choose how we show up each day. 

Being intentional isn’t about perfection. It’s about small, powerful choices that align us with who we want to be and the life we’re cultivating. When we pause long enough to choose presence, gratitude, movement, connection, and joy, we fill our “Buckets” one act at a time. Over time, those add up to an overflowing, thriving life.

With this in mind I created the Thrive Daily Habits Checklist - five categories with simple, doable habits that remind us to ground ourselves, grow, and live with purpose.

 Grounding & Presence

• Step outside for morning sunlight & fresh air

• Write down 3 things you’re grateful for

• Take a mindful 2-minute breathing pause

 Mind & Growth

• Read at least 1 page of something uplifting

• Reflect with “So what, now what?” Fill your BEST LIFE BUCKETS

• Disconnect—no screen time for an hour (morning or bedtime)

 Body & Energy

• Drink water before coffee

• Stretch, dance, or move in small ways

• Add one colorful food to your meals

 Relationships & Connection

• Send a genuine check-in to someone

• Give full attention in one conversation

• Do a tiny act of love (hug, thank-you, smile)

 Purpose & Joy

• Visualize or note one step toward a dream

• Celebrate a tiny victory

• Do one thing that lights you up (sing, dance, doodle, workout, hike, laugh)

The 7-Day Thrive Daily Challenge 

For the next 7 days, I’m inviting you to pick 3 habits from the list each day and commit to doing them. That’s it. Simple, intentional, and powerful. Print your checklist here!

Choose different habits each day —or stick with the same three if that feels right.

How to Join:

1. Choose 3 habits daily from the checklist.

2. Practice them intentionally for 7 days.

3. Share your journey with the THRIVER Tribe (post, picture, or reflection).

Those who complete the 7-day challenge and share about it will be entered into a special giveaway drawing, a little gift from me to celebrate your intentional living.

Imagine what can shift in just one week when you live with purpose, presence, and joy. Let’s thrive together, one small daily choice at a time.

Much Love,

Zanna

I am the parent of two young men who recently came through our education system. In my opinion, we are failing our kids in so many ways—a conversation for another day.

Today, my focus is on the most powerful thing we can help our kids, and ourselves, embrace: our mindset. I don’t have all the answers, but I know a good place to start is with the Thrive Mindset.

The Thrive Mindset

T – Thankful

Learning to look for what we have to be grateful for shifts our perspective. Gratitude allows us to see the world through a lens of appreciation, even on the hard days.

H – Healthy

Mind, body, and soul—these are all connected. We must fuel our minds with knowledge, move our bodies, and honor them. Breathe. Talk to God. Meditate.

R – Resilient

We need room to fail so we can have the opportunity to get back up. Strength is built in those moments of challenge, and resilience is the foundation of growth.

I – Inspired

What lights us up? What fills our buckets? Every single one of us needs something that brings us joy, purpose, and energy.

V – Victorious

Life will absolutely bring challenges, but we have the ability to overcome them. Every obstacle we conquer builds our confidence and strength.

E – Evolving

We are always learning, growing, reflecting, and moving forward. Progress over perfection—always.

Embracing Our Superpowers

Grounding – Get back to nature, connect with the earth, breathe, meditate, pray. Simple actions that realign and center us.

Personal Responsibility – No matter what happens, we have the power to choose our next step. Sometimes, the next step is asking for help. Life can be hard, but when we embrace the “So What, Now What” mindset, we take our power back. No matter how difficult a situation is, we get to decide how we respond and move forward.

Gratitude – When we intentionally look for small glimmers of goodness, even in the darkest moments, it shifts our energy. It changes our experience of the world.

If these concepts were truly integrated into our education system and, more importantly, our homes, we would have a world with less pain, hate, blame, and hopelessness. Schools can play a role, but it starts with us. It starts with how we live, what we model, and the conversations we have.

It’s simple, but it’s not always easy. Especially on the hard days. But we can each commit to one small action every day and build from there. My hope is that these principles become the way we all navigate life. Imagine that world.

But it starts with one step. One heart at a time. Mine. Yours.

I’ll be honest—I have days when I struggle to fully embrace my own superpowers. We all do. And that’s okay. We’re human. But recognizing when we fall short and choosing to realign is the key. We always have a choice.

Why This Matters

My heart was called to write this today because over the weekend, one of my son’s best friends took his life. I write this with tears falling, wishing he knew what a beautiful light he was in this world. My son, Kyler said, “He was such a joy to be around.” It's hard to imagine how someone who brought so much joy could not feel it himself. 

I wish he knew he could turn to the people who loved him. I wish he knew it could get better. Our hearts are broken. I know he has found the peace he was seeking, and I pray for his family as they navigate every parent’s worst nightmare.

His life has given me an even stronger drive to make an impact—one heart at a time. Together, we can shine a light so bright that it guides others to do the same.

A Simple Invitation

Please join me today in telling at least seven people what you love about them. If you feel called, invite them to join our Thriver Tribe, but more than anything, take a moment to breathe, check in with yourself, and remind yourself what you love about YOU.

We can and must do better. And it starts now.

Much love and gratitude,

Zanna