Rachel Hollis

I've tried digital planners and fancy planners and date books galore, but my tried and true is actually just a large spiral-bound notebook.

As moms, we have so much on our plates. We're busy, and our family depends on us for a lot of things.

Some of the best dishes I can remember are from my childhood. Sometimes, whenever I want to feel like a kid again, I just whip them up for the family.

Summer at the Hollis household is all about us getting together and enjoying the pool, and Fourth of July is probably one of my favorite holidays to do just that.

Running a marathon was important to me, so I found time to train for it. Writing books is also important to me, so you know what? I carve out the time.

Moms, you should parent in whatever way works for your family and spend less time worrying about other people's perceptions of how you're doing.

Some of the best presents I get from my children for Mother's Day are homemade. It makes me so happy to see the time and effort they put into each gift.

Did I really want to teach my children that a list of successes is the most valuable legacy to leave behind? I absolutely did not.

The truth is, if we abuse ourselves with too much work and too little play, our body is eventually going to fight back, and the results can be terrible.

I wake up each morning and make my schedule, and when I do, I plan the work around when I'll be able to handle it best.

My husband is a high-level executive at one of the largest media companies on the planet. He leads a worldwide team of more people than I can keep track of. He worked his way up from an assistant with drive and determination.

Women often live according to rules they get from magazines or media. For example, if I don't have kids by the age of 30, there must be something wrong with me. Goals are great to have, but having too many expectations won't work, and worse, it will alienate your partner.