THE BEST DAY PODCAST, Encouragement, Intentional Living, Mindset, Calm, Joy, Motherhood

There's something about being in front of a classroom full of students, teaching, encouraging, (hopefully) empowering that lights my soul on fire and brings so much passion and purpose to my heart. This past week I felt SO myself, completely in my element back in the classroom as I make my way through year nine of teaching. I love sharing moments throughout the day with some of my most favorite type of individuals in the world - the students. Therefore, today, on the Best Day Podcast, I am combining two of my loves into one. Today, I am sharing a message straight from my heart directly to the students out there. Sharing advice to students from a teacher on how to make this next school year great?! Know a student in your life - well this episode is for them, and I have a feeling it is going to be good!COME CONNECT WITH US! ~Follow along over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfreee~Hang out with us in our Facebook group! ~Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star, written review!~JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!Have the BEST day!xo. Haley

Tired of Letting An Entire Month Go By Without Actually Accomplishing Your To-dos? Tired of getting to the end of the month and wondering what you actually did with your time? Don't let that be you this month. Instead make these small changes and watch as you actually complete ALL the things on your to-do list. Here are the steps to ensure you successfully complete your August INTENTIONAL to-do list! Sharing How to Make Your August To-Do List Work for You in 8 simple steps!COME CONNECT WITH US! ~Follow along over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfreee~Hang out with us in our Facebook group! ~Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star, written review!~JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!Have the BEST day!xo. Haley

Are you currently focusing on all the things BACK TO SCHOOL? Is your to-do list absolutely flooded with every single thing needed to prepare you and the kids for another school year? Well, if you are currently feeling all the feelings of overwhelm - then this is for you! Sharing with you the ONLY back to school list you need this school year! Forget school supplies, meal prepping, and packing book bags - THIS is the only back to school to do list you need! ~FREEBIE!~ Download your Back To School List here! COME CONNECT WITH US! ~Follow along over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfreee~Hang out with us in our Facebook group! ~Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star, written review!~JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!Have the BEST day!xo. Haley

Welcome back to a special Back to School series on the Best Day Podcast. Today we are diving in and delivering a message specifically to all the teachers out there. Whether you are still living your glory days of summer, or maybe you are like me and are heading back to the classroom to get ready for a brand new school year - this message is for you. A message of hope and encouragement to help you get in the right mindset for a new year in the classroom. Teachers are incredible human beings and I am so excited to deliver part two of this special back to school series just for you! A word of encouragement to teachers for a brand new school year…. Are you ready to feel a little more pumped up for all things teaching? Prepare your hearts because this is going to be good! COME CONNECT WITH US! ~Follow along over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfreee~Hang out with us in our Facebook group! ~Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star, written review!~JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!Have the BEST day!xo. Haley

Whether we like to admit it or not summer is here and then gone before we know it and all of the attention turns back to school. As a teacher myself, it can be challenging to not view the days of July as a dreaded countdown to where everything begins again with a brand new school year. As teaching is the number one passion of mine, and the back to school season is one of my most favorite times of the year, say hello to new outfits, school supplies, and all things new beginnings, I thought what could be more fitting than a back to school series on the Podcast. So the next few episodes will be devoted to all things Back To School. So where are all my mama and teacher friends - these episodes are specifically in dedication to you. To officially kick start this Back to School series - I want to dedicate an entire episode to the NEW TEACHERS. So whether you have been teaching for a few years, this year is the very beginning of your start as a classroom teacher, or you have been teaching for a while but are in need of a little motivation / teaching inspiration this episode is for you! Prepare your hearts because this is going to be good! CONNECT WITH US!Instagram @gracefulandfree and @thebestdaypodcastJoin our Facebook group!Leave us a 5-star, WRITTEN review!Have the absolute BEST day!xo. Haley

You know that voice that is deep within your heart, deep within your mind, constantly telling you to do something, yet often is silenced by fear, by worry, or by what others may think? Well, that voice that is deep within your heart is there for a reason, a specific purpose and it is time to let that voice be heard. It is time to silence the thoughts that invoke fear, worry and doubt of what others may think and instead tune in fully to the passions and dreams that lie within your heart of hearts. If you have a voice, a passion, for wanting to jump in and do something creative, or a voice and a passion for taking a chance on your business idea or diving into the online world of marketing, well you are going to want to listen to today’s episode. I am sharing my extremely honest review of my last four years as a blogger and giving you the inside scoop to the very things I wish I had known and done differently before hitting publish and starting my blog.  The 13 Things You Should Know Before Hitting Publish And Starting A Blog! Resources From The Episode: Listen in to Episode 1 of the Best Day Podcast on the 5 things to do to make your dream come true Looking to take your e-mail marketing to the next level? Try out Flodesk to elevate your e-mails todayReady to customize your own branding and templates for your business - try out Canva Pro for your free trial to see why this is my favorite and most worth it tool I use in business!Come Connect With Us: Click here for the show notes of today's episode! Leave a 5-star ranking AND written review! This helps share the love for The Best Day Podcast to others! Thanks so much for the support!Come hang out and chat over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfree Join our Facebook group for encouragement, community, and support! Have the BEST day! xo. Haley

Have you ever truly sat and thought to yourself just how deeply one year of your life can completely change you? Think back to where you were right now, one year ago from today, and take a moment to think of the person you were back then? Now, think to where you are currently, in this moment? Have you changed? Are there things you love about yourself now that you didn’t love back then? And then think forward into the future - one year from today? Where do you hope to be? Who do you hope to become? What do you hope to prioritize within that year? One Year has the power to completely change your life. You are ready. Your time is now! As mentioned in the episode: Our Birth Story Blog Post CONNECT WITH THE BEST DAY PODCAST!Join our Facebook group!Hang out with us over on Instagram: @thebestdaypodcast@gracefulandfree Have the BEST day! xo. Haley

What if I told you that there was only ONE thing that you needed to do and prioritize this month? Only ONE thing to add to your to-do list and your calendar for the month of July. ONE thing to guarantee you start living each day as your best day! Today's episode is all about the ONE thing YOU need to do for the entire month of July and it is good! Come hear the conversation regarding the ONE thing you need to be doing in your daily life and feel encouraged and inspired to start living your best day each and every day. If you love what you heard today and are looking for more episodes featuring the Intentional To-Do List series; be sure to check out the following other episodes: Episode 2 - The Only To-Do List You Need For The Month Of AprilEpisode 7 - The 4 Things You Must Do This Month - Your May Intentional To-Do ListEpisode 12 - Your June Intentional To-Do List Come join us over in the Best Day Podcast Facebook group for community, accountability & encouragement. Follow us on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfree Have the BEST day & week friends!xo. Haley

I’m excited to introduce you to your new digital marketing best friend, host of the Goal Digger podcast, author, and the one helping us ask better questions, Jenna Kutcher. We dug into the number one question everyone should be asking themselves, as well as what it looks like when you truly pursue your dream just for your ears today. Her debut book, “How Are You, Really?” released June 28th! Order your copy now at howareyoureallybook.comFollow along over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast and @gracefulandfree Looking for an encouraging and uplifting community to help you make sure you live every day as your best day? Come join our Facebook group!

You know that feeling where you feel like you are living in complete survival mode just doing the bare minimum to get through the day and make it to the next? The time period in your life where you aren't necessarily making the best decisions for yourself and your body simply because you are just too busy trying to keep one foot in front of the other and stay standing long enough to hang on to solid ground? I know that feeling all too well and the good news is it doesn't have to be that way. I am sharing with you simple and easy strategies that you can start using RIGHT NOW to take back your health and start living your life you want to live. 10 simple and easy ways to take back your health with easy changes you can start implementing to start living your best version of yourself TODAY!Check out the SHOW NOTES from today's episode! Be sure to rate us and leave us a written review!Come hang out over on Instagram @gracefulandfree and @thebestdaypodcastOr join our Facebook group! Have the BEST day!Xo. Haley

Anyone else feel like they may be on their phone a little too much? Or does anyone else find themselves spending too much time on their phone first thing in the morning before you are even fully awake? Or do you lay in bed scrolling through ALL of the things when instead you could be catching up on much needed hours of sleep? We are addicted to our phones and to all the things social media. While, I do believe there are many great things that all the platforms can bring, I also believe that we are in need of a healthier relationship with the usage of our phones and how often we consume social media. Sharing 10 strategies for you to start implementing right away in order to have more purpose and more meaning in your social media scroll. This is for you if you find yourself always on the apps. This is for you if you use social media as a creative and/or to run your side hustle. This is ALSO for you if you rely on social media as part of your full time job! This is for you if you are looking for a life lived with more meaning and purpose. If you like what you hear, it would mean the world for you to SUBSCRIBE and leave a WRITTEN REVIEW. Come join our Facebook group. Follow us on Instagram. @gracefulandfree AND @thebestdaypodcastHave the BEST day friends!xo. Haley

Do. you find yourself ever feeling like you are hanging out in survival mode? Or get caught feeling stuck between seasons where you are desperate to do all the things right, but it feels as if everything is standing in your way? Well friends, I have been there, too many times to count and as I currently am navigating different seasons, I reflected on a few things that I have been doing, even within the chaos to keep my heart at peace and mind sane. Sharing 3 things to start doing to instantly have a better week. Good news is, all 3 of these things can be completed in less than 10 minutes a day!As mentioned in the episode: Smoothie Recipe: bananafrozen spinachfrozen strawberriescollagen protein powdergreek yogurtacai juice Chelsi Jo & The Systemize Your Life Podcast - Episode on Time Blocking Have the BEST day friends. xo. Haley Come join our Facebook group or hang out with us over on Instagram.

The comparison trap is real. So many people get stuck and robbed of their joy and peace by comparing their life to the lives of others they see around them and on their social media feeds. But what if things didn't have to be that way? What if there was a way to avoid the "sting" of comparison, to bypass the comparison trap, and instead propel forward down a road of success, with a much healthier mindset. Well, I believe there is. Sharing strategies on how to take comparison and turn it into inspiration on the latest episode of The Best Day Podcast. This is one you don't want to miss. Have the BEST day & week! xo. Haley Click HERE for the show notes for today's episode! Come hang out with us over on Instagram. Personal account: @gracefulandfree Podcast account: @thebestdaypodcastJoin our facebook group!

Anyone else constantly have that conversation with the perfectionist in them that they need to do ALL the things ALL the time in order to achieve everything ALL at once? Anyone else fall into the trap that IT is possible to maintain perfection in all that you do and then work tirelessly to try to live up to that standard to only fall short, again and again? In today's episode, we're going to talk about the number ONE way to finally overcome perfectionism in your life for once and for all. I am going to share with you the ONE thing you need to know TODAY to be able to say goodbye to perfectionism and HELLO to freedom. Plus, also sharing 3 tactical strategies to start using NOW to implement what you learned in this episode to start feeling the freedom and the clarity in your life. This is most definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Episode Freebie: Daily Affirmations for the Perfectionist Join our Facebook Group: The Best Day Podcast FacebookHang out over on Instagram: Personal account @gracefulandfree Podcast account @thebestdaypodcast Check out the show notes on the blog for today's episode!If you loved what you heard, it would mean the world to rate and leave us a review! Until next time, have the BEST day friends! xo. Haley

Can you believe it is almost June! Which means it is time for a brand new month and another intentional to-do list episode on the Best Day Podcast. This episode is ALL about ALL the things YOU need to include on your June intentional to-do list. Are you looking to start living better, with more joy and a whole lot fuller life? Tune into this week's episode to learn about the 15 specific things you need to do this month so that every day can truly be a great day!Bonus - Be sure to check out this FREE June Intentional To-Do list. Come hang out with us in the Facebook group and follow along with us over on Instagram! Have the BEST week friends!xo. Haley

On this very BONUS episode of The Best Day Podcast, high school teacher and podcast host, Haley shares a message to graduating seniors. This episode is unedited, raw, and incredibly vulnerable. Unscripted and completely from the heart, recorded on a voice memo on her iPhone, sitting in her car, in the parking lot outside the school, just one day after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.A message to provide a salute to the seniors of 2022 with encouragement as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

On this episode of The Best Day Podcast all things self-care are discussed. In a world that is constantly searching for self-care ideas, self-care routines, and self-care checklists, this episode of The Best Day Podcast explores the harsh reality of the self-care talk in mainstream culture and media and works to switch the dialogue in order to stress a greater importance to taking better care of one's self. Through all the different categories of self-care: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical, this episode discusses the two different approaches to self-care and encourages you to prioritize taking better care of YOU. Plus, this episode shares with YOU the 3 secrets to self-care in order for YOU to find happiness, wholeness, and wellness in your life so that each and everyday can work towards becoming the BEST day! xo. Haley Come hang out with us over on Facebook. Connect with us on Instagram! For more check out this episode's show notes on the blog! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to never miss another episode. Love what you heard, your review means so much! Southworth Mentioned in this episode:Southworth

Do you find yourself often times dreading Sundays? Or maybe you feel fine on the actual morning, but once Sunday afternoon rolls around you find yourself often feeling a case of the "Sunday Scaries" What if I told you your Sunday didn't have to be that way? What if I told you that there was more to your life than just feeling the anxiety and the stress at the start of another work week? Well there is more! Whether you are a student, working a full time job, or raising babies at home - these are specific strategies you definitely want to HEAR on how to make the MOST of your Sunday. How to LIVE your day of rest with intention, with purpose, and clarity so you can start your week off on the BEST foot possible. Fully prepared and ready for whatever lies ahead! Sharing 6 specific strategies for YOU to use on your Sunday to have the best week possible and feel rested and recharged! Like what you hear? Please leave us a written review. Looking for more ~ follow us on Instagram and join our Facebook group!Have the BEST day friends! ~ Haley

Looking for simple & easy ways to ensure your day is a great one? Sharing 12 things you can easily do to make your day a good day! Another episode to encourage and inspire your heart to live a life in more fullness, joy, and abundance. The 12 Tools You Need To Make Today Truly A Great Day!a GOOD outfit (Follow along with my shop on the LTK app to find your everyday outfit ideas) a POWER playlist dedicated YOU timea really, really GOOD pen (here are the ones that I am currently LOVING!) your planner // journal // notepada workouta happy beverage a plan!connection!healthy snacksa book!the RIGHT mindset!BONUS #13: GRACE! Come hang out with us over on the Facebook Group!Be sure to Subscribe & leave us a written review in support of the podcast! Be sure to follow us for all the things over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast@gracefulandfree

Are you searching for ways to help improve your mood, your mindset, and live a more intentional life? Looking to experience more joy in the everyday life, in between the hustle and bustle AND the chaos? Wondering how to live in your potential and walk fully in who you were called to be?! On this week's episode of The Best Day Podcast, Haley is sharing the 11 simple ways to find more joy in your every day life. These 11 simple and easy strategies are things you can start doing right away to have more joy in your day. Turn that bad day around, put a smile on your face with any of these 11 quick steps. Did you love what you heard? Did something resonate with your heart, encourage your spirit or your mind? Please, do us a BIG favor and leave a review! We appreciate it more than you know! Come follow along with us over on Instagram at @gracefulandfree and @thebestdaypodcastAnd hang out with us over on Facebook at the Best Day Podcast Facebook group! Favorites from this episode of The Best Day Podcast: Currently reading // on my bookshelf - A list of my current favorite books that I am reading or have up next to read on my bookshelf. A mixture of my favorite genre of thrillers, as well as motivational and encouraging reads. Half Baked Harvest Cookbook - My most favorite cookbook, a staple in our household!

On this week's episode of The Best Day Podcast we are welcoming the month of May with open arms, abundant joy, and excitement for all the GOOD things to come. In this episode you will learn about all the things that make the month of May the best month of the entire year, and hear about the 4 things you MUST DO this month in order to live your best, most intentional, and purpose-filled life yet! This is an episode that you don't want to miss! Sharing inspirational and encouraging words to help. motivate and your encourage your heart to live your best life every single day! Come join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489444042904022/?ref=shareOr hang out with us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thebestdaypodcast

On this week's episode of the Best Day Podcast, host Haley talks all things to-do lists and shares 5 strategies for overcoming the overwhelm and making a to-do list that can actually work for you. The 5 things to do to finally get ahead of your to-do list and get more things done during your day! This episode is brought to you by Southworth, your favorite premium paper brand with the planners and journals designed for you to make your moment. Southworth Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebestdaypodcastJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489444042904022Mentioned in this episode:Southworth

On this week's episode of The Best Day Podcast, Haley talks about her most favorite day of the week as well as provides 5 actionable strategies that you can start implementing right away to tackle a Monday and ensure your week is off to a great start! FREEBIE: Your Monday To-Do List http://gracefulandfree.com/monday-to-do-listThe Best Day Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/thebestdaypodcastThe Best Day Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/489444042904022/The Best Day Podcast Blog https://gracefulandfree.com/podcast/

On episode 4 of The Best Day Podcast we are discussing all things WORDS. Haley shares about the power of words, speaking words, and 8 actionable strategies that you can start using RIGHT NOW to live your best life! You don't want to miss this encouraging episode! Link to the Show Notes. https://gracefulandfree.com/the-power-of-words-and-actionable-strategies-to-start-living-your-best-life-right-now/Check out the FREEBIE - Daily Affirmation Cards. Thanks for listening friends. Be sure to follow along with us over on Instagram at the @thebestdaypodcast and come join our Facebook group for an encouraging community! Until next week, have the BEST DAY friends!

The Only To-Do List You Need For The Month Of April. The first in its own series, featuring a month-by-month guide for intentional to-do lists, starting off with the first - your Intentional To Do List for the month of April. Sharing 10 things you need to add to your to-do list for the month of April. Looking for a way to feel more refreshed, recharged, and encouraged in your every day life then this episode is for you! Check out more on the blog, including access to some great freebies - desktop screensavers to remind you of your April To-Do list! https://gracefulandfree.com/the-only-to-do-list-you-need-for-the-month-of-april/Come connect with us over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast or hang out with us on Facebook.

I Started A Podcast! And The 5 Things To Do To Make Your Dream Come True. Hi! Oh my goodness I am SO excited to officially begin with Episode #1 of The Best Day Podcast. This podcast has been a DREAM of mine for the last several years and I am SO thrilled to be sharing a portion of my heart with YOU! Let me officially welcome you to The Best Day Podcast. A place to encourage you, to reassure you and remind you that you don't have to have it all together. That is is okay to not be okay. To encourage your heart and soul and inspire you to be the best version of yourself and pursue the very things that make you feel the most alive. Episode #1 of The Best Day Podcast reveals the very reasons for starting the Podcast as well as what you can expect from listening in every week. In addition, this very first episode is packed with valuable information, including the 5 things to do to make your dream come true! Episode Links: Episode #1 Show Notes https://gracefulandfree.com/5-things-to-do-to-make-your-dream-come-true/*Freebie - Make Your Dream A Reality Workbook Come hang out with us over on Instagram and join our community over on Facebook.

Anyone else have one of those days where everything seems to NOT be going your way? Those days where you are running late, your car is on empty, and you feel like you are playing catch up before the day even begins? Those kind of days happen over here and instead of letting those days win, here are 6 sure ways to turn around any bad day. Sharing 6 actionable steps and strategies YOU can use the next time you find yourself having "one of those days" to turn your day around! https://gracefulandfree.com/6-sure-ways-to-turn-around-any-bad-day/Check out more on the blog. Come connect with us over on Instagram @thebestdaypodcast or come hang out with our community over on Facebook.

Is your life overly overwhelmed? Do you find yourself constantly searching for peace in the middle of the chaos? Are you always on the go, racing between one thing and the next, all while drinking your second and then third cup of coffee? Do you write the longest to-do lists and dream the biggest of dreams, all while struggling to remain content in the balance of everyday life? Do you ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed and think goodness, if only I could easily turn this day around? Welcome to the Best Day podcast. Host - Haley Bond, a wife, working mom, high school history teacher and lifestyle blogger at @gracefulandfree brings you the tools you need to have the best day ever. Weekly encouragement and motivation from her heart to yours. Sharing easy strategies to promote overall happiness and wellness to help you cultivate and live your most intentional life yet. Haley shares inspirational words and positive thoughts to help you truly be the best version of yourself and to make every single day a good day, no matter what kinds of things life throws your way. Looking for an accountability group focused on encouragement, positive vibes and intentional living? Join our The Best Day Podcast Facebook group or connect with The Best Day podcast over on Instagram. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode and have guaranteed inspiration to your library weekly. Are you ready to live your BEST LIFE every single day in grace and freedom? Then let's have THE BEST DAY friends, not just today, but every single day!