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# Prioritize Habits

Design a Life You Love

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## Posts

- [How a Visit to See’s Candy Inspired Me](https://prioritizehabits.com/2023/08/how-a-visit-to-sees-candy-inspired-me/) - For months I have debated how to share a powerful, yet deceptively simple, nightly practice that has changed my life and that of many others. The practice, which has become a habit, is to write three wins-three good things-from the day. Writing three wins not only boosts your gratitude but simultaneously boosts your confidence. It’s
- [You Can’t Have One Without the Other: The Gap and the Gain and Tiny Habits, Cultivating a culture of positivity as an antidote to negativity and pain.](https://prioritizehabits.com/2023/08/you-cant-have-one-without-the-other-the-gap-and-the-gain-and-tiny-habits/) - Fast read: At my ripe young age of 69, I knew I wanted to popularize the perfect pairing of measuring backward and creating habit recipes as essential elements to growth and happiness. Both are immediately actionable and have the language to clarify exactly the type of choice one is making in the moment. Both are
- [Zumba® is Tiny Habits® Set to Music](https://prioritizehabits.com/2023/01/zumba-is-tiny-habits-set-to-music/) - Energy • Movement • Momentum • Celebration After I’m introduced to new vocabulary words, I will look them up. Then I’ll say, “I’ve just learned something new!” Zumba? Tiny Habits? Celebration? Let me define them for you. Zumba: An aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily
- [Selecting Sticks: How to Stay Focused to Get Tasks Done](https://prioritizehabits.com/2022/08/selecting-sticks-how-to-stay-focused-to-get-tasks-done/) - So much to do! Where do I start? What should I do next? Put a stop to indecision and overwhelm once and for all! How? Let the sticks decide for you! I came up with this idea years ago when I was teaching, growing a side business, and raising children! So much to do! Where
- [When 95% is Not Better Than 0%](https://prioritizehabits.com/2022/05/when-95-is-not-better-than-0/) - We usually think that more is better. In the world of behavior change, we encourage ourselves and others to do 1% better than the day before. The 1% adds up over time and voila; before we know it, the things that were hard for us or that we had resisted doing, get done. We feel
- [Miraval — Day 3](https://prioritizehabits.com/2021/04/miraval-day-3/) - Chloe and I started Day 3 with a 2-hour group hike through the Miraval property in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. So many of the cacti are beginning to bloom. Our knowledgeable guide pointed out different varieties of plants and their desert adaptations. The new-to-me fact was when he pointed out where a packrat
- [Miraval — Day 1](https://prioritizehabits.com/2021/04/top7-improve-health/) - Having never been to a health and wellness spa before, I decided I’d like to try it out, and I had my daughter, Chloe, go with me. We live in different states now, and it seemed like such an excellent way not only to reconnect post-pandemic but to celebrate her 29th birthday before she becomes
- [Miraval — Day 2](https://prioritizehabits.com/2021/04/miraval-day-2/) - Morning meditation was a calming way to start the day. The instructor gave a bit of background about the practice of meditation-informing us that it could bring patience, compassion, and gratitude into our lives. She then let us know that our experience would not be a guided meditation. Then, she added that all the feelings
- [On Valentine's Day](https://prioritizehabits.com/2021/02/on-valentines-day/) - On Valentine’s Day two years ago, my husband surprised me by taking me to the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) here in Scottsdale, AZ. Romancing Arizona was the theme of the evening, and it was a treat from start to finish. Towards the end of the evening, as we sat and enjoyed watching couples dancing to
- [Seven Secrets for Nurturing a Relationship that You Want](https://prioritizehabits.com/2021/01/seven-secrets-for-nurturing-a-relationship-that-you-want-to-live-in/) - After 23 years of marriage, I divorced and was later fortunate to fall in love with my current husband. We each brought two teenaged children to the marriage. Life was filled with much joy. After several months, reality set in, and I began to realize that my first marriage had started as lovingly and full

## Pages

- [Home](https://prioritizehabits.com/) - Hi, I’m Val McKinley, a lifelong learner, and educator. My passion is interacting with and empowering people like you! I believe in meeting you where you are and helping you design a life you want to live in! I have transformed my own life by finding sustainable solutions to lifestyle challenges that I’d like to
- [What's Your Take?](https://prioritizehabits.com/whats-your-take/) - Seventeen years ago I wanted to turn awkward silences into lively conversation—and What's Your Take? was born. It took time to find the perfect collaborator, and I'm thrilled to be working with Continuum Games. Together we're keeping in-person play and real conversations alive in the digital age. Join the fun! Our assortment of prompts will
- [Free Gift](https://prioritizehabits.com/free-gift/) - Meet Val and hear the inspiration behind the Tips for Parents and Caregivers section of Uniquely Me. In this short video, she explains that she wants to support parents and caregivers deeply — so they can feel calm, present, and ready to truly listen to their little person. If you’d like to get in touch with
- [Shop](https://prioritizehabits.com/shop/) - Discover the transformative power of the books and tools I'm recommending, which have not only impacted my life profoundly but have also enriched the lives of countless others. For me, the true measure of a book's success lies in its lasting influence. If, a year later, I'm still applying at least one valuable insight or
- [Course](https://prioritizehabits.com/course-2/) - Creating Calm Within: Harness Your Potential through Self-Coaching Purchase the course for $149. Learning to manage our emotions is a skill. This skill is the foundation of health, happiness, positivity, healthy relationships, and purposeful action-all that we wish for and hold near and dear. My mission is to equip you with the tools you need
- [Free Consultation](https://prioritizehabits.com/free-consultation/)
- [Resources](https://prioritizehabits.com/resources/) - Resource for Parents of Kids with ADHDDownload Sign Language for ParentsDownload Sign Language for CouplesDownload
- [Meet Val](https://prioritizehabits.com/meet-val/) - I love coaching! As a Behavior Change Specialist, my passionate purpose is interacting with and empowering people to create a life they want to live in. Life is all about our relationships. I believe the relationships we foster in the various areas of our lives, are at the heart of what matters—especially when it comes
- [Testimonials](https://prioritizehabits.com/testimonials/)
- [The Coaching Process](https://prioritizehabits.com/the-coaching-process/) - Why should I hire a coach? My sister-in-law came up with the best answer I have heard, “If they could have changed by now, they would have.” You are not alone if you want a more productive and fulfilling life, yet feel it is unattainable. You have probably made many attempts to ‘do life better’;
- [Work with Me](https://prioritizehabits.com/work-with-me/) - You have decided to hire me as your coach! I am delighted to be a part of your journey as you create a life that you want to live in! You are creative, resourceful, and whole. As your coach, I will help you find the answers you already have inside you in a compassionate, non-judgemental
- [Collaborative Coaching](https://prioritizehabits.com/consistency-coach/) - You might hire me to be your Behavior Change Coach if you are feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or unable to consistently follow through with the treatment plan your therapist or medical professional has prescribed. I will collaborate with your various healthcare providers as needed to create the outcomes you deserve. If you’re not following through, it
- [Tiny Habits](https://prioritizehabits.com/tiny-habits/) - Forever? It seemed too good to be true as I mulled over what I would do with the last chapter of my life. I’d come up with ideas and before long, my self-talk consisted of limiting thoughts such as: I’ll never… I can’t… I’m stuck… I’m not good enough… It’s too hard… I’m too scared
- [The Whole30](https://prioritizehabits.com/500-2/) - The Whole30® is a health reset and learning experience designed to put you in tune with your one and only body. It’s a two-part experiment for you to experience the effect of food on your cravings, habits, and mental and physical health. The first part is the 30-day Elimination phase and the second part is
- [Executive Functioning Success](https://prioritizehabits.com/executive-functioning-success/) - Do you ever ask yourself any of the following questions? Why can’t I use my time wisely?Why don’t I do what I tell myself to do?Why am I always so disorganized? I have such good intentions. Why don’t I keep my promises?Why do I procrastinate when I have to get things done?Why do I feel
- [Coaching Options](https://prioritizehabits.com/coaching-options/) - What is a Behavior Change Specialist? What is a Personal Concierge? A Personal Concierge is a Personal Assistant that can provide you with reliable and efficient assistance to help you balance the demands of your busy work or home life and keep everything running smoothly. They can assist with those everyday errands, projects, and tasks
- [Blog](https://prioritizehabits.com/blog/)
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- [Couples](https://prioritizehabits.com/category/couples/)
- [Individuals](https://prioritizehabits.com/category/individuals/)
- [Wellness](https://prioritizehabits.com/category/wellness/)
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