We all get the same 24 hours in a day, but why does it feel like some of us can get so much more done in the same amount of time? How is it that some people just seem to stay focused and lose their crap less often than others? Over the years, much has been theorized, discussed and debated about the secrets to productivity, success, and happiness. One common thing that all the research has pointed to? A morning routine.

So when Hannah Northcott and Rebecca Archer, the visionary women behind the Well Women Community here in Beijing, launched their Magical Morning Mastermind last year, I decided to sign up. I was lured by the promise of less chaotic and rushed mornings; of flowing productivity that will carry on throughout the day as a result of the Magical Morning routine, or MM as it’s affectionately termed.

So, I hear your question, “How was it?” In two words, game changer. One year on from that 21 day workshop, most days I continue to wake up just a little earlier than the rest of the family, because that isolation determines my focus, and I practice the 7 MM tools. I’ve tweaked them to make it work for me, and it comes naturally now. The results I, as well as others around me, have observed:

Better time management: I no longer scramble as much throughout the day from appointment to appointment.
Better temper: I don’t get quite as upset quite as often – my kid can attest to this.
Focus: I tend to stay on task until it’s done, rather than getting distracted halfway through.
Memory: I misplace fewer things and find myself remembering what I said I would do more often.

This year, Archer and Northcott are spreading the magic and taking their MM course online! This decision was made because they learned from last year’s live workshop that it’s extremely challenging to coordinate multiple schedules for a live workshop. A digital course accompanied by a live community group is a solution that fits most schedules, whilst promising support when needed. This MM digital course will be available on Teachable from Jan 19 for a special introductory price of RMB 599.

As a jingkids exclusive, the dynamic duo is giving one reader free access to their digital course! To win this life-changing course, all you have to do is tell us “Why you need Magical Morning in your life” in the comments section below. Northcott and Archer will pick and announce the winner on Sunday, Jan 23 during their free introductory webinar.

So go on then, tell us why you need Magical Morning in your life for a chance to win your own Magical Mornings!

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Images: Dave’s Studio, Pexels, Vivienne Tseng-Rush, Well Women

We’re all counting down the days to Christmas and instead of the traditional partridge in the pear tree this year, we can celebrate with a more sustainable spirit of giving that will benefit everyone! This article will share some ways that the expats of Beijing as well as local eco-friendly businesses are aiming to throw a green Christmas.

At the start of December, the Well Women community got the party started with a 7 Day Challenge for a more sustainable Christmas. Here’s a quick recap of each day’s main theme.

One of my favorite takeaways from this 7 Day Challenge was the creative ways that many of the expat families made their own Christmas trees – like this amazing one by eco-warrior Eva Biehl and Ale Ale, who even knits her own adorable Christmas ornaments! Join the Well Women community to be part of their sub groups that encourage sharing and discussion of various themes from fashion to parenting. Scan  the QR code in the posters to join.

Why do we need to be sustainable?

Since the COP26 ended in the final week of November this year, sustainability has received a breath of fresh air and been trending in social media even here in China. Local eco-friendly business platform BOOMI published an article listing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – to work together.

First established in 2015, these goals recognize that ending poverty and other issues must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and encourage economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

To make the eco-journey for all of us a little more fun and rewarding, BOOMI released their own 12 days of Christmas calendar yesterday offering special discounts and privileges for customers unique to each day until 25 Dec. Check it out below or follow BOOMI’s Official WeChat account for more sustainable news!

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Images: Well Women, BOOMI, Unsplash