Seraphina Does Everything

Seraphina wants to do it all. And she does! From soccer to ballet to French club, her schedule is jam-packed. There are so many options and doors to walk through in life, and Seraphina doesn’t want to miss a thing.If I don’t open every door to see what lies within, I’ll miss an opportunity, that might not come again.I stay busy day and night, through winter, fall, and spring.I crush my fear of missing out by doing EVERYTHING.So, if Seraphina is doing all the things she wants to do, then why does she feel so blue? With some help from her dad, Seraphina discovers that in trying to do everything, she is missing out on some of her favorite things, like playing hide-and-seek with friends or playing catch with her dog. In today’s world, kids are often as overcommitted as adults. They feel pressured to participate in every activity from sports to dance to social clubs. And none of these things are bad—until they begin to steal our children’s joy. Seraphina does EVERYTHING! helps children understand that life isn’t all about doing. It’s also about being! And when we let go of some things and choose what we enjoy most, it makes everything way more fun!

Melissa Gratias, Ph.D., is an international speaker, coach, blogger, and author. For more than 20 years, Melissa’s coaching and consulting work has improved productivity for multinational, billion-dollar companies as well as individual solopreneurs. She creates workable systems so people can accomplish their professional goals in less time and with less stress. As a result, thousands of business owners, CEOs, and other overwhelmed professionals have become more focused, effective, and balanced in their lives and work. Melissa’s expertise helps people thrive, and according to her clients, she is knowledgeable, approachable, and “ridiculously fun to work with."