Ordinary Habit

2021-Present
Helmed by mother-daughter duo Teresa and Echo Hopkins, Ordinary Habit creates artful products—puzzles, matching cards, and the like—that encourage everyday play. Rachel currently works with the team on select storytelling projects.

SERVICES
Content Creation
Content Strategy
Copywriting
Creative Direction
Product Naming

TESTIMONIAL
“Working with Rachel over the past several years has been an absolute joy. She is always sensitive to our brand's tone, and comes to the table with wonderful ideas when we are in planning stages. As a small brand and team, she has truly become part of the Ordinary Habit family and grown the Stories section of our site beyond what we could have imagined. I would recommend her without hesitation!”
- Echo Hopkins︎Co-Founder of Ordinary Habit


Overview



Ordinary Habit creates design-forward goods that help people reset and reconnect with the world around them. Rachel worked with the brand to bring their first-ever guided journal to life. Enter For Now.

For Now


The introduction of a journal is a natural progression in Ordinary Habit’s thoughtful product offering. But unlike most wellness journals in the market, the brand wanted its version to be less prescriptive and more reflective.

With this in mind, Rachel worked with Ordinary Habit's co-founders on appropriately naming and writing the journal. After providing a list of options, the team selected For Now as it captured the idea of paying attention to the here and now. In addition to naming, Rachel simultaneously organized, edited, and wrote over 100 original prompts. As Refinery29 said in their glowing product review: "You'll often find prompts asking unconventional or abstract questions—instead of 'How was your day?' the For Now journal inquires 'What brings you warmth?' and 'What feels like home?' Such original questions drive focus, spark introspection, and coax your brain into mindfulness mode." 

Rachel wrote For Now’s introduction, packaging copy, and tagline ("What will you notice next?"), and consulted on the prompt layout and design. Beyond the page, she wrote select email, social, and web copy for the launch. Rachel then developed a post-launch content series called Taking Note to showcase For Now in use by tastemakers in Ordinary Habit's community.




PROJECT PRESS
“A mindfulness habit requires time and commitment—two qualities that conflict with a fast-paced lifestyle. But, the journal's weird assignments and anarchical vibe take off the pressure of production. Each page piles on enough intrigue to make you want to flip another. One thing is clear: this journal was made by artists and not by a corporation.”
- Alexandra Polk︎Refinery29


Brand Storytelling


Rachel consults on editorial strategy and writes select content for Ordinary Habit. Additional samples are available upon request.

PROJECTS
Ordinary Story
Taking Note
Lifestyle Features
Family Habits
Ordinary Day



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