Justin and Kylie kick off 2025 with a powerful discussion about resetting family life using their WISE Family Reset framework. After experiencing burnout in 2024, they share personal insights about slowing down and making intentional changes for the year ahead.

Quotes of the Episode:

"We're not striving for perfection. We're striving for small, incremental changes." - Justin Coulson
"It's not about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done." - Greg McKeown

Key Points:
- The challenge of feeling constantly busy but not productive
- How burnout affects family dynamics and personal wellbeing
- The importance of creating space for personal reflection
- Introduction to the WISE Family Reset framework

The WISE Family Reset Framework:

Work out what matters
* Create personal space for reflection
* Understand individual and family priorities

Implement tiny changes
* Start with small, manageable adjustments
* Avoid overwhelming yourself with too many changes at once

Sync as a team
* Get everyone involved in the planning
* Create buy-in through collaboration

Encourage, don't nag
* Focus on positive reinforcement
* Have important conversations at the right time
* Avoid being the "police" when it comes to rules

Resources Mentioned:
Book: "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown
Website: happyfamilies.com.au

Action Steps for Listeners:
1. Schedule some "escape time" for personal reflection
2. Identify one small change to implement this week
3. Plan a family meeting to discuss priorities for 2025
4. Practice encouragement instead of nagging

Justin and Kylie kick off 2025 with a powerful discussion about resetting family life using their WISE Family Reset framework. After experiencing burnout in 2024, they share personal insights about slowing down and making intentional changes for the year ahead. Quotes of the Episode:
"We're not striving for perfection. We're striving for small, incremental changes." - Justin Coulson "It's not about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done." - Greg McKeown Key Points: - The challenge of feeling constantly busy but not productive - How burnout affects family dynamics and personal wellbeing - The importance of creating space for personal reflection - Introduction to the WISE Family Reset framework The WISE Family Reset Framework: Work out what matters * Create personal space for reflection * Understand individual and family priorities Implement tiny changes * Start with small, manageable adjustments * Avoid overwhelming yourself with too many changes at once Sync as a team * Get everyone involved in the planning * Create buy-in through collaboration Encourage, don't nag * Focus on positive reinforcement * Have important conversations at the right time * Avoid being the "police" when it comes to rules Resources Mentioned: Book: "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown Website: <a href="http://happyfamilies.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://happyfamilies.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736223406431000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06xVOwbbgFULPc-xyIt3T9">happyfamilies.com.au</a> Action Steps for Listeners: 1. Schedule some "escape time" for personal reflection 2. Identify one small change to implement this week 3. Plan a family meeting to discuss priorities for 2025 4. Practice encouragement instead of nagging

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1149 - The 2025 Family Reboot: Using The WISE Approach

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