How to Build Your Best Morning Routine
Morning routines are all the rage on social media. But of all the things the internet likes to romanticize… this habit is totally worth the hype. Building a great morning routine allows you to start the day doing something only for YOU. It allows you the space to work on...
I Used the Start Today Journal to Achieve My Dream of Becoming a Nurse!
Today we're featuring Haylee, a nurse from Bend, Oregon. She used the journal to fulfill her dream of becoming a birthing nurse! See what she has to say about using the journal below: How long have you used the Start Today Journal? I decided to buy the Start Today Journal when...
This Counselor Used The Start Today Journal to Start Her Own Podcast
Today we're featuring Veronica, a substance use counselor and podcaster. See what she has to say about using the Start Today Journal below! How long have you used the Start Today Journal? I've been doing the Start Today Journal since January 2020. I decided to buy it, because I was...
The Start Today Journal Helped Me Change My Perspective After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Today we're featuring Jessy, a health educator from Portland, Oregon. She suffered from a major, traumatic brain injury and used the Start Today Journal to find gratitude in her daily life. See what she has to say about using the journal below! How long have you used the Start Today...
5 Small Things You Can Do Every Day To Keep Your Sanity
Can you believe we are halfway through the year? So we want to do a little pulse check and see how you're doing as things begin to shift all around the world? Things might be feeling a little uncontrollable, but we believe if you take hold of the things you...
Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms
This one goes out to all the superhero mothers who juggle everything at once and provide for everyone around them! As we talk about self-care, mothers have to be recognized. Their constant giving deserves praise, but also some tips, tricks, and motivation for tackling the one thing that most don’t...
What We Are Thankful For
If you haven’t caught on to this yet, we are a company fueled by gratitude. Thankfulness and joy are the driving forces behind everything that we create for our community. Why? Because we believe in the transformative power of gratitude. When life feels hard, reach for gratitude. When you’re smooth...
What To Gift The Trailblazer In Your Life
Even the most celebrated trailblazers could use a little encouragement sometimes. Be their constant cheerleader by giving them one of these gifts that’ll put some extra pep in their step. We guarantee you’ll be first on their list of thank yous when they shatter the next ceiling. The Future Is...
How to Take a Productive Work Break
Imagine this: you’re plugging away at work, taking Zoom calls and holding meetings, building presentations and checking emails when suddenly…..you crash. Your productivity and momentum comes to a screeching halt and you just need a break. It happens! And science would say it’s totally normal. Studies have shown that the...
5 Ways to Persist Through the Holidays
Have you ever thrown in the towel on healthy living as soon as the holidays hit? The Halloween candy arrives and your healthy habits depart. No shame in that game, we’ve ALL done it! But just because you chose that before doesn’t mean you have to again. With the right...
3 Things to Ask Before Saying YES
How many times do you say yes in a day? Think about it. Your coworker asks for help on a new project and you immediately agree even though your workload is already filled to the brim. A neighbor asks if you can dog sit and before you even look at...
Why We Created the Kid's Start Today Journal
Learning to look for gratitude in the small things every single day is a practice that’s isn’t just for adults. How impactful would it be if we taught our kids how to do it too? The littles in our life often experience big feelings: they get sad, mad, scared and...
5 Things to Try Before Giving Up
Giving up: we’ve all done it. We know what it’s like to get really excited about a program, a plan, or a dream only to lose momentum and abandon the cause altogether. Here’s the good news: failure isn’t final. Just because you’ve given up before doesn’t mean you will again!...
How to Practice Self-Affirmations with Kids
We believe in the power of affirmations. Words hold a lot of influence and especially, when going through hard times, they can be what we lean on heavily. Affirmations are words or phrases used to overcome hard times, so challenge yourself and remind yourself of what is true. While powerful...
Start Today by Rachel Hollis Austin Collection
We’re so excited to share that our latest START TODAY by Rachel Hollis Collection is now available at Target! The planners, journals, and notebooks in The Austin Collection were created to showcase the fun, vibrant, and quirky spirit of Austin, Texas—the place we call home. In this collection, you’ll find...
Increase Your Productivity By Following This Tip
We frequently get questions about all things productivity: what it means to be productive, how to be more productive, and what you can do every day to increase your productivity. If you know us, you know we love achieving big goals, so productivity is something we’re familiar with. While there...
How to Vision Cast with Kids
One of the most special things about kids is their ability to dream big. Do you ever think back on the dreams you had as a kid? The sky was the limit! As parents, it’s our job to help our children dream big. It may seem silly to help set...
Goal Setting with Kids: 4 Things You Can Do Today
Navigating 2020 has been tough enough as it is, but navigating these times with kids has brought its unique set of challenges. As adults, we’re able to ground ourselves in routine with gratitude practice and goal setting. Trust us, your kids will find value in these same practices. The uncertainty...
5 Back to School Essentials for Kids
With the back-to-school season in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to offer you encouragement. This year is different from any other year before and we know it’s been challenging. You’re doing the best you can with what you have, and that is what matters! We’ve found that...
The Stacey Flowers Morning Routine
Stacey Flowers is one of our all-time favorite people. If you haven’t had the chance to meet her yet, she’s a powerhouse motivational speaker and entrepreneur with a love for optimism and influencing people to be their best selves. We’re also lucky to have her as a RISE App instructor...