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JMB Living

Hi! I'm Julie, founder of The Art of Intentional Living Community and creator of beautiful guided seasonal journals focusing on wellness and living intentionally. I teach journaling as a tool, not only for mental wellness, but also for creating what you want out of life. My journals are quite unique – guided journal, planner and magazine in one. They include articles sharing inspiration from wellness professionals, vision board space, habit trackers and so much more. I also just release Worthy: A Radical Self-Love Journal. Each week I release new videos on my YouTube channel with suggestions and ideas for slow living and intentional living.

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It's time now to RECLAIM your life. Live with purpose!

Running Your Life Like a CEO... Hi Reader, Have you ever felt like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Like no matter how much you try to catch up, there’s always something pulling you in another direction? I used to feel that way—for years. I wish I'd figured out to change this years ago. Years ago I didn't think it was possible, but trust me it is. You simply have to change your mindset a bit and do things a little differently. In my latest video, Slow Living Strategies: Adopting a...
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☃️ Slow down & SAVOR the Rest of Winter...

A Gentle Reminder: Spring is on it's Way I don't know about you, but by early March, winter can start to feel like it’s overstayed its welcome. I love watching the snow and feeling all cozy inside during the holidays and the first couple months of the year, but by this point in time, I'm anxious for spring. This is when it's good to remind yourself that the season of stillness still holds a quiet beauty that you can continue to savor while waiting for nature to wake back up—it's a season that...
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🎉 Day 1 of Mindful Eating begins Now!

Hey Reader, What if the way you eat could bring you more joy, satisfaction, and well-being—without following another diet or food rule? That’s exactly what we’re exploring in my 5-Day Mindful Eating Challenge, and it just kicked off today! If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late. You can jump in right now and start with Video 1! 🎥 Click here to watch the first video! In today’s video, we’re diving into: ✅ How mindful eating begins even before you sit down to eat ✅ How mindful eating can...
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🔥 Up-level your gratitude practice today!

Hi Reader, This week on my YouTube channel I talk about the biggest benefit of gratitude and it's probably not what you think. I also share: a couple of personal stories of how gratitude has helped me–both recently and years ago when I was struggling to get by in my early twenties how to keep going with your gratitude practice when you aren't feeling grateful a number of ways to use your planner or journal for your gratitude practice and what to do when you seem to keep coming up with the...
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🎉 Don't miss out! Wellness awaits!

Join Me for a 5-Day Mindful Eating Challenge! Hi [First Name], What if you could transform your relationship with food in just five days? 🌿 I’m hosting a 5-Day Mindful Eating Challenge on YouTube starting next Monday, March 3rd, and I’d love for you to join me! This is your chance to slow down, savor your meals, and tune into what your body truly needs—without dieting, guilt, or restriction. What’s in it for you? ✔ Feel more satisfied with less—so you stop overeating✔ Improve digestion by...
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🤔 But what if you COULD...

Making Room for Joy Yesterday my sister-in-law, asked me to go to a little garden shop down the road from my house this morning. My first inclination was to decline the invitation as my day was already a bit full, not to mention the week ahead. Yet I knew I would enjoy the trip to St. Matthews Feed and Seed and her company, so I decided to go anyway. It occurred to me when I got back how often we are quick to decide we can't do something–either because we are too busy, we think we don't have...
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Not feeling happy? How to master your EMOTIONS...

Hi Reader, Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope this message finds you in good cheer. Yet, I realize that we can't feel this way 100% of the time. That's why it is really helpful to have some strategies for managing your emotions. Today on my YouTube channel I am sharing three strategies for managing emotions that have been really helpful to me over the years. If you'd like to strengthen your own emotional intelligence, this will be a useful video to watch. Create yourself an...
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☃️ 10 Ways to Brighten Winter Days...

Embracing Winter with Small Joys About this time of year, winter can start feeling long and heavy, but it also holds space for quiet magic—if we slow down enough to notice. Whether you’re craving a little extra warmth, light, or inspiration, here are 10 simple ways to brighten your winter days: 🌟 1. Start your morning with candlelight—soft, flickering light instantly adds warmth and coziness.❄️ 2. Get outside, even for just 5 minutes—breathe in that crisp, clean air, refresh your mind and...
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🤫 The Untold Secrets of SLOW LIVING...

Hi Reader, Have you been struggling to finding a slower pace in your life? I realized the other day that you can find plenty of advice on simplifying your life and your stuff, but there are a few things that had to come before all that for me. I spent years trying to find time to enjoy many of the things that I enjoy doing today. In fact just this morning I was showing my mom a video of me making bagels a couple of days ago and she said, "How do you find time to do all that?" In today's...
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The secret to getting what you want. Focus on THIS...

Who you are BECOMING matters just as much as what you are doing... January has come and gone–so quickly... It makes me realize just how important it is to be intentional with your time when you have things you want to make happen. Did you make progress toward your goals last month? Or are you finding that somehow, life keeps getting in the way. Here’s the thing: Goals aren’t just about what you do. They can more easily be accomplished if you also focus on who you need to become. One of my...