Classy Lists

When your day feels off, do these in order.

• Splash cold water on your face
• Open a window or step outside for 60 seconds
• Put on a song that shifts your mood
• Write down 3 things going right today
• Tidy one visible surface (desk, counter, table)
• Drink a full glass of water
• Set one intention for the next 2 hours

Never show up empty-handed or leave a bad impression.

• Bring something — wine, flowers, dessert, or a candle
• Arrive within 10 minutes of the stated time
• Compliment the home or the food genuinely
• Offer to help in the kitchen (but accept "no" gracefully)
• Put your phone away completely during dinner
• Send a thank-you text the next day

Quick rules for classy digital communication.

• Reply within 24 hours to direct questions
• Don't leave people on read for days
• Use full sentences for important topics
• Ask before sending voice notes
• One follow-up after 48 hours is fine — not three
• Don't deliver bad news over text
• Proofread before sending — especially names

You never get a second chance. Make it count.

• Make eye contact when you shake hands
• Say their name back to them: "Great to meet you, [Name]"
• Stand up straight — posture speaks before you do
• Ask a question about them within the first minute
• Smile genuinely — not forced, not overdone
• Dress one notch above what you think is needed

A framework for weekends that feel restorative, not wasted.

• No alarm — wake up naturally
• Morning: slow coffee + something you enjoy reading
• Midday: one activity that gets you moving outside
• Afternoon: one creative or restorative task (cook, organize, sketch)
• Evening: connect with someone you care about
• Before bed: prep one thing for Monday

Someone's coming over in 30 minutes. Do these.

• Quick-clean the bathroom (fresh towel, wipe mirror)
• Clear the entryway and main surfaces
• Put on ambient music
• Light a candle or open a window for fresh air
• Set out drinks and snacks — even crackers and water
• Dim the lights slightly (overhead lighting is harsh)