This is Stanley, my daughter’s dog. I love spending time with him!

Sometimes, when Bailey (daughter) is working with clients or at her co-working space, I spend some time at her place with Stanley. We’ve finally figured out a great routine of playing and resting so I can get my fill of Stanley cuteness and still get a little work done when he decides it’s time for a nap. I get much more done with my cat Wilbur, but I’m glad I have a good cat/dog balance going on right now. I’m happy to have furry friends in my life.

Ok … onto the favorites.

If you are nervous about spending time with family this holiday season, this guide to healthy holiday boundaries might be just what you need.

This article (NYT) has encouraged me to experiment more with my work hours. Because my schedule is so flexible, I sometimes dip in and out of work and don’t know how much I’m actually working. I’m tracking my hours for the next few weeks and only working when I’m working (and not working when I’m not). I’ll have more to report on this experiment soon!

I loved the movie Begin Again and the soundtrack is so sweet. It makes me smile. This soundtrack was incredible too!

It was an honor to share my story and participate in this Happiness Lab podcast episode with Yale Professor, Dr. Laurie Santos about choice overload.

It’s almost a new year, and a new decade! Let’s send this year out with joy and intention. These five recommendations will help.

Even though the new Soulful Simplicity course doesn’t start until January, I’m including two bonus webinars for anyone who signs up early.

Currently reading this and this but after these two, it’s fiction only for the rest of the year. I’d love any recommendations you have!

And my Instagram fav of the week goes to @katenorthrup for a reminder we could all use.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a beautiful weekend.

xo,

Courtney

P.S. It’s time for 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve! I hope you have as much fun receiving these gifts as I have creating them.