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Introduction- Mattie James
1 of the 2 influencers I followed on IG that I still connect with full time influencer, mama of 3, wife, lifestyle blogger, and Youtube Vlogger She teaches influencers what she has done She was Miss Liberia I also adore her sister Maya Elious

• Why it took me forever to finish the book — I thought it was superficial and a commodified self-care version but it is not! I am so glad I picked it back up and read it. So good I wanted to read the acknowledgements
• I misjudged her and the book by it’s cover + I was comparing my life to her life and thinking she had no issues
• How Chapter 2 broke me down and I closed the book
• I thought it was for the perfect Pinterest girlies but its a simple non-brain surgery approach to applying simple steps to enjoying the life you want for yourself and designing the life you will love

  Summarize the Books: A way to get immeasurably more seeing your creation as magic.

  MAGIC stands for
  Meaningful
  Aesthetically pleasing
  Goal-oriented
  Intetional
  Consistent

  Begins with a visualization and I wrote a letter to myself which I will link below on the blog.

  Her ability to be down to earth and saying what I thought and didn’t want to say out loud about pre-baby weight, needing alone time away from hubs and kids, recognizing the seasons required for different versions of you

  Topics range from creating memories and traditions, organizing and decluttering your closet, the magic of time and seeing time as a gift.

  these topics focused on becoming your most confident self

  Most Challenging Chapter - Chapter 10 & Outro

  Balance, boundaries, and village
  - [ ] Living in a multi-generational home as a newlywed and parent challenges and blessings
  - [ ] Boundary wars - access boundary and space boundary relatable

  Being committed to doing the work — most people don’t want to do it

  Maker, Master, Magician
  I fell in the master role for most of my life being performative and not not the best at executing. Analysis pralaysis
  Magician is who im becoming choosing to focus on the process and enjoying the process

  Value based decision making — knowing what you value and making sure that what you do daily aligns and you show up to practice everyday
  How to live a less random life
  Practice makes perfect

  Favorite Chapters: Chapter 3
  Making Your Space Magic
  There is a place for everything and everything has a space
  How to set intentions for your space
  Why does a kitchen matter in your space?
  What are the functions of your home helps you make meaningful decision about it.
  Nice things don’t have to have a price tag
  Make a list of nice things and categorize them as free affordable and expensive
  File storing fairy — I file every document necessary
  Order helps you appreciate the things that you have in your home and use what you have to take care of what you have been given
  How you talk about your things matters.

  Notable Chapter: Chapter 6 Time is Magic
  Routines to set yourself up proactively
  Creating a bedtime routine for yourself as an adult — BOMB Morning Routine
  Devotional time
  Quiet time
  Thinking Time and POP Pockets of Productivity
  Reset Routine
  Alarm Clock rant