I'll Do Better Tomorrow - Coulson's Retreat
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In this week's 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie Coulson reflect on their recent retreat to Eden Health Resort on the Gold Coast, a place Justin has visited before and Kylie has long admired. Though the trip was initially intended as a rejuvenating couple's getaway, it became a profound exercise in intentionality and personal prioritization. Kylie shares her internal struggle between wanting to connect with Justin and needing space for personal emotional processing—a tension she realized mirrors daily parenting challenges where balancing self-care with family needs is constant. Justin reveals two transformative insights from the retreat: removing screens after 6pm each evening and intentionally spending quiet time in nature, even just sitting on the grass for a few minutes. He emphasizes the deep peace found in being off-grid, with no internet or phone access, and how this simple practice has significantly improved his mental clarity and well-being. Both hosts agree that meaningful change doesn't require grand gestures—just small, intentional shifts in daily habits.
Prioritize one thing at a time—whether it’s personal reflection or connection with your partner—because both are valuable but can’t always coexist.
Remove screens after 6pm to reclaim mental space and reduce news anxiety; even a few days of this can dramatically improve well-being.
Spend at least 5–10 minutes daily in green space, doing nothing—just sitting, grounding, and being present.
Retreats don’t need to be expensive or far away—intentional pauses, even a weekend, can spark transformation.
Being off-grid (no internet, no phone) creates space for real presence and connection.
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Welcome to I'll Do Better Tomorrow
The hosts kick off the episode with their signature Friday energy, introducing the 'I'll Do Better Tomorrow' segment where they share personal parenting insights and reflections from their recent retreat. They humorously acknowledge technical hiccups and their own self-awareness about imperfection.
The Retreat That Wasn’t What We Expected
“There's no perfect answer. No, it's a never-ending juggle. There's never-ending tension. But there is always going to be tension. Yep, yep, yep. And if you can just be clear on what the one priority is in this moment, it will make it a little bit easier to make the decision even though it's not.”
Justin’s Two Life-Changing Insights
“Just making sure that I don't touch my phone for the first couple of hours in the morning. I'm doing my reading and I'm doing my rising rituals. And then in the evening, having that phone, that screen away by 5 p.m., 6 p.m., it just feels so good.”
The Power of Simple Presence
The hosts reflect on the beauty of doing nothing together—sitting by a stream with a picnic blanket, talking softly, listening to birds. They emphasize that these quiet, unstructured moments are where real connection and clarity happen. The episode closes with a call to action: try one small intentional change this week.
“There's no perfect answer. No, it's a never-ending juggle. There's never-ending tension. But there is always going to be tension. Yep, yep, yep. And if you can just be clear on what the one priority is in this moment, it will make it a little bit easier to make the decision even though it's not.”
“Just making sure that I don't touch my phone for the first couple of hours in the morning. I'm doing my reading and I'm doing my rising rituals. And then in the evening, having that phone, that screen away by 5 p.m., 6 p.m., it just feels so good.”
“Life is better without a phone and screen.”
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Justin Coulson
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Kylie Coulson
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Happy Families Podcast
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Eden Health Resort
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I'll Do Better Tomorrow
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Boys Building Strong Young Men From the Inside Out
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Justin Roulon
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