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Episode Description

June rolls around and we're convinced this summer will be different - calm, restful, intentional. Then August hits and we're running on fumes. In this episode, Anna walks you through a simple, practical process to plan your summer before it gets away from you. No printed guides needed - just press play and do the work right here.

Key Points

• Don't "die at the door" — the tendency to hold it together all season, only to completely unravel right at the finish line. Name it, and you can catch it.

• Start with abiding. Burnout comes from doing before being. Fruit flows from resting in God first.

• Pick your one word. How do you want this summer to feel looking back in mid-August? Peaceful? Playful? Connected? Get specific.

• Take stock of your people. What does each family member need? What are the true non-negotiables vs. the nice-to-haves?

• Brain dump everything, then filter. List all commitments, then ask: What do I want? What do I want more?

• Let your calendar reflect your values. If peace is the goal but every slot is filled, something has to go.

• Guard the white space. Empty blocks aren't wasted time — they're where wonder lives.

• You are the heartbeat and culture-keeper of your home. That work matters, and it requires margin.

Scriptures Referenced

• John 15 — Abiding in the vine; bearing fruit flows from connection, not striving

Resources & Books Mentioned

• The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman — a decision-making framework built around the question: What do I want? What do I want more? - https://a.co/d/04Qal2eh

• Thrive Through the Holidays — Anna's planning guide originally created for the Christmas season, but the framework works just as well for summer if you'd like something written to work through. - thrive-holiday.subscribepage.io

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MUSIC CREDITS

Theme music: Brave New World

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Artist: Fantoms

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