P stands for POSITIVE, LOVING, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

E stands for BALANCED ENERGY

A stands for ACTIONS

C stands for CELEBRATION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

E stands for EXPERIMENTATION AND EDUCATION

Each day I try to figure out where I could use improvement and then do the necessary work. The more work I put in these areas, the more fulfilled I feel overall. The best part is that there’s always room to grow!

POSITIVE, LOVING, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

I stay close to people (partner, friends, and family) who are supportive of my personal goals and parenting goals while staying clear of toxic unsupportive relationships.

Not sure what your goals are? Ask yourself this: What’s the biggest problem in the world you’ve encountered that you’re passionate about solving? Close your eyes and write down whatever comes to mind in the next 30 seconds. Don’t overthink it.

Now, how can you make the biggest impact (product, book, podcast, webinar, social media videos, course, coaching, teaching, speaking, blog, art, music, change of career, new business, etc.) and help the most people with the above problem through your unique skills? Again, don't overthink this and write what immediately comes to you in the next 30 seconds.

Work on your goals a little each day, and give yourself the space to adjust as you go. The Happier Day Flowchart can help you stay unstuck.

Additionally, you may find the Peaceful Parenting Guide helpful in creating reasonable parenting goals with your child.

ENERGY (BALANCED)

Most people feel sluggish in the morning, mentally drained by the afternoon, and tired or anxious in the evening. Unfortunately, this pattern can just keep repeating itself and spiral into a cycle of chronic depression and stress.

Instead of getting trapped into such a cycle, I do my best to balance my energy throughout the day in alignment with the circadian rhythm so that I can remain steady and productive.

My ideal schedule looks something like this —

BEFORE 6 AM:

Recite affirmations and plan my day with the help of the Happier Mom Daily Celebration Journal. If you have trouble starting your day, consider using the Happier Day Flowchart. 

BETWEEN 6–10 AM:

How I move: Go for a short hike around the block, positively taking in the sights and sounds of my surroundings; Dance while doing household tasks as quickly as possible to boost creativity and reduce stress (I use the Happier Mom Task Tracker to help keep track of household tasks); Shower; Energize my face and body with a Kapha oil massage; Run errands.

What I eat: Lighter, more energetic, and fibrous foods such as the KIND Oats & Honey Bar with Toasted Coconut

What I drink: 2-Minute Sickness Prevention Tea (video coming soon on social media); Yogi Tea’s Elderberry Lemon Balm Tea for Immunity and Stress; Mindful sips of Guayaki’s Cranberry and Pomegranate Yerba Mate; Filtered water

How I sit: Squatted (promotes grounding/body awareness)

What I do on breaks: Work on my computer for no more than 25 minutes with blue blocking glasses to avoid stress on my eyes/nerves/body (while keeping the computer at eye level)

Music I listen to on noise-cancelling headphones: Bhangra/upbeat Bollywood songs (physical tasks), Mozart (mental tasks)

Emotional state: Joy and gratitude of being alive and being excited to do things or get things done today

BETWEEN 10 AM–2 PM:

How I move: Mindful workout that helps me tone my whole body, stay calm throughout the day, and focus on mental tasks; Organize things around the house; Optimized stretching to significantly reduce bodily stress (videos coming soon on social media).

What I eat: Nourishing wholesome meals such as Baja Fresh Impossible tacos with mango salsa

What I drink; Mindful sips of Guayaki’s Cranberry and Pomegranate Yerba Mate; Filtered water

How I sit: Cross-legged

What I do on breaks: Computer tasks for no more than 25 minutes a time; Cool off with Burt’s Bees micellar rosewater facial towelettes

Music I listen to on noise-cancelling headphones: Music with a strong steady focused beat (physical tasks); Mozart (mental tasks)

Emotional state: Joy and gratitude for being able to help the world with my brain

BETWEEN 2-6 PM:

How I move: Clean up around the house in a steady flow state; Relax body with a Mahanarayan oil massage on my face and body; Shower

What I eat: Fresh fruit or nuts or seeds (or nothing)

What I drink: Mindful sips of Guayaki’s Cranberry and Pomegranate Yerba Mate; Filtered water

How I sit: Cross legged with a chair massager

What I do on breaks: Easier computer tasks for no more than 25 minutes a time; Yoga Nidra; Mouse position

Music I listen to on noise-cancelling headphones: Qawwali; Relaxing instrumental music; Sound bath music (if feeling anxious)

Emotional state: Joy and gratitude for accomplishing tasks and having everything I need in my life

BETWEEN 6-10 PM:

How I move: Spend quality time with my daughter

What I eat: Nourishing, slightly heavier meal such as garlic naan and Navratan Korma to help with sleep

What I drink: Herbal tea; Filtered water

How I sit: Squatted

What I do on breaks: Mouse position

Music I listen to on noise-cancelling headphones: Relaxing instrumental music; Sound bath music

Emotional state: Joy and gratitude for being able to spend time with my daughter

ACTIONS

I believe the three most important actions you can take are: caring for yourself, maintaining consistent healthy routines, and contributing to others.

These actions function like the parts of a flower:

• The roots represent your self-care and boundaries —avoiding toxic influences like excessive screentime, unhealthy food, or substance abuse. They provide core stability and nourishment.
• The stem stands for your daily routines—like skin care, dental care, hair care, and sleep. These daily habits give structure and steady support.
• The petals are your outward contributions: preparing healthy meals, helping maintain a clean home, and spending money mindfully—whether on essentials, meaningful experiences, and giving back to others.

Think about where you need the most help, starting with the "roots", and try to make small changes every day to improve your life.

CELEBRATION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Rather than being anxious all the time about having a perfect life for your kids, I believe it’s more important to take a pause and celebrate your accomplishments, celebrate your children’s accomplishments, and recognize the things you’re grateful for every single day. The Happier Mom Daily Celebration Journal helps me do just that, and it's made a huge difference in my happiness.

You can also track your monthly accomplishments and share them with an accountability partner. You might be surprised by how much you’ve accomplished in just a few weeks!

EXPERIMENTATION AND EDUCATION

The fastest way you can improve your life is to identify your stressors and experiment with intentional changes to reduce or remove them. Otherwise, you risk repeating the same patterns again and again.

I use the Happier Mom Daily Celebration Journal to help with this process.

If you need to educate yourself while figuring out how to remove any stressors or obstacles to your goals, ChatGPT (an incredible free digital encyclopedia) is a great place to start.

~ Here’s to building a life where P.E.A.C.E. flows naturally for you every day! ~