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Author, speaker, and life coach Beth Robbins shares her “Carpe Diem—Seize the Day with a Smile” approach to living with intention. We dig into gratitude-at-night, choice-in-the-morning, turning to-do lists into “to-be” lists, and why tiny wins reshape your nervous system. Beth also reveals the heart behind her new middle-grade book series, helping 13-year-olds navigate confidence, kindness, and courage.
Watch to learn:
• How to set a simple nighttime intention that makes mornings easier
• The “to-be” list that clarifies who you’ll show up as today
• A practical challenge: make 10 people smile
• Why celebrating small wins matters more than you think
• Beth’s mission to get her books into Boys & Girls Clubs
Guest: Beth Robbins
Episode link: https://youtu.be/EZ5LCwtj5Mw
www.balancedlifeproductions.com
Chapters below. New episodes weekly—subscribe for more conversations on spirituality, family, health, and business.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Seize the day with a smile
00:52 Meet Beth Robbins: author, speaker, life coach, pickleball fan
01:57 What “Carpe Diem” really means in everyday life
02:54 The daily choice: attitude, frequency, and smiling first
03:54 The “to-be” list vs the “to-do” list
04:46 Permission to restart your day
04:55 Night vs morning: when to set intention
05:56 Pride and gratitude: training your nervous system to notice wins
07:00 The joy of checking things off (even after the fact)
08:58 A simple practice: make people smile (aim for ten)
10:59 Why Beth wrote a children’s series on courage, kindness, leadership
12:59 “I am” statements for kids and why they work
14:11 How an unexpected author journey became a movement
15:57 Book one: Seize the Day with a Smile (series overview)
16:48 Getting books to Boys & Girls Clubs; reading impact
18:24 Future topics: tougher teen challenges handled with care
19:31 Diverse characters and real-life inspirations
20:06 Don’t wait for “someday”—take the first step now
21:19 Closing and where to find the books
Check out other episodes
Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL
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By Lois WyantAuthor, speaker, and life coach Beth Robbins shares her “Carpe Diem—Seize the Day with a Smile” approach to living with intention. We dig into gratitude-at-night, choice-in-the-morning, turning to-do lists into “to-be” lists, and why tiny wins reshape your nervous system. Beth also reveals the heart behind her new middle-grade book series, helping 13-year-olds navigate confidence, kindness, and courage.
Watch to learn:
• How to set a simple nighttime intention that makes mornings easier
• The “to-be” list that clarifies who you’ll show up as today
• A practical challenge: make 10 people smile
• Why celebrating small wins matters more than you think
• Beth’s mission to get her books into Boys & Girls Clubs
Guest: Beth Robbins
Episode link: https://youtu.be/EZ5LCwtj5Mw
www.balancedlifeproductions.com
Chapters below. New episodes weekly—subscribe for more conversations on spirituality, family, health, and business.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Seize the day with a smile
00:52 Meet Beth Robbins: author, speaker, life coach, pickleball fan
01:57 What “Carpe Diem” really means in everyday life
02:54 The daily choice: attitude, frequency, and smiling first
03:54 The “to-be” list vs the “to-do” list
04:46 Permission to restart your day
04:55 Night vs morning: when to set intention
05:56 Pride and gratitude: training your nervous system to notice wins
07:00 The joy of checking things off (even after the fact)
08:58 A simple practice: make people smile (aim for ten)
10:59 Why Beth wrote a children’s series on courage, kindness, leadership
12:59 “I am” statements for kids and why they work
14:11 How an unexpected author journey became a movement
15:57 Book one: Seize the Day with a Smile (series overview)
16:48 Getting books to Boys & Girls Clubs; reading impact
18:24 Future topics: tougher teen challenges handled with care
19:31 Diverse characters and real-life inspirations
20:06 Don’t wait for “someday”—take the first step now
21:19 Closing and where to find the books
Check out other episodes
Family: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf7Uc6zi2pF_SaLQxs8op1CPSDg_wG8vL
Connect with The Giant Builders:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGiantBuilders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiantbuilders/
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCdhZSrC57PyP-QSWIaTeldg?sub_confirmation=1