How To Be Awesome At Everything

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325. How To Be Awesome At Low Cost & High Impact Party Ideas Jun 10, 2025

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In this episode, I'm sharing the best tips for maximizing your budget when it comes to party planning - especially kids parties. I have this way of doing it that's efficient and organized and easy to decide what's worth paying for and what's better to do yourself. I'm sharing specific examples from the Party I just threw for Parker because I think it will give you lots and lots of ideas for the parties you plan in the future. This one was a baseball and ice cream theme so I definitely needed ice cream cones. I got two quotes for companies to scoop fresh ice cream and make ice cream sandwiches and both came in around $850. Instead, I bought the mini ice cream cones from Trader Joe's for $.46 each - brushed them with a little water and dip them in sprinkles and the kids were so happy. I took what would have been something like $12 per kid and made it $.46 and if they had two cones, I made it one dollar. And it had the same feeling as doing the expensive vendor, and nobody knew the difference! There are so many ways to plan your parties so you spend the money in the most strategic ways and and figure out ways to keep things low in cost, but have a big impact.

Tips! -spread out your spend -get multiple quotes -start early if you can -set max budgets for some of the creative people -do half vendor, half yourself (balloons and treats) -hat vendor - $450 - DIY would have been similar plus helper time to do it -caricature - $300 for 3 hours - best deal in town -pizzas & taco guy- sometimes make it pretty and sometimes just to feed people -snack table is so easy and so useful and ads to decor -print signs at a store like FEDEX - then I had my sign girl just do 2 main signs -print tags, papers and "stickers" yourself -pizza boxes had our logo on it - just paper cut and taped -Etsy has great resources -before you rent - see what you would spend buying and do you have a place to store? This time I spent too much on a wood wall - but I decided I needed it too late -you either have to spend lots of time or lots of money! But you dont have to do both -use the school of YouTube ***Here's the link to my new party book!!*** https://howtobeawesomeateverything.com/pages/the-ultimate-kids-party-planning-guidebook CHEERS to your next awesome party!!

324. Awesome New Thoughts On Family Health Quarterbacking May 27, 2025

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Over the years, I've spent lots of time in hospitals as we navigate keeping Craig healthy despite his genetic heart issues. This past week was another week spent in the hospital for us and even though we've done this so many more times than we would like… Every time I come out with a new perspective in someway or a new thoughts on really how to keep your health as the highest priority in life and what I think is the best way to keep all your records and information organized and how to advocate for yourself. One of my favorite things about podcasting and connecting with friends is sharing experiences because we're all in different situations every day so we learn different things. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share our journey and the tips and lessons from being in such extreme situation at times and the take-aways that I think are most valuable to everyone. We're talking about keeping good notes, showing gratitude to those helping you, staying calm and not letting overwhelming emotions take over and prioritizing the entire family when anyone is going through something hard. -Email for health records -Notes on your phone for each person- one for overall history and one more meds/supplements -Book with everything printed -Being realistic but optimistic -Caring for whole family (Craig kept telling me to go be with the kids) -Letting people know whats going on in your world so you get the extra support -Stay strong minded and not weak - people help you more -Ask questions and take notes -Know people's names, show gratitude in anyway you can -Keep loving & doing normal feeling things through it -Even if nobody has issues - keep good records as you go -Even if you have so many years so go through - loop in doctors to help you -Push for doctors to connect with each other -Consider concierge if you need it -Get your team of doctors going before you really need it -Keep health a top priority by reminding yourself that it is a top priority - on your weekly list of things to do -Don't wait when you feel like something is off -Don't eat hospital food - it's not good enough for when you're healing -Do your own research for little things that can help- and ask doctors - juicing, supplements etc. -Lay out clearly who you are the health quarterback for, then do all of this for them. It's your most important job. CHEERS to us, the health quarterbacks!

323. How To Be Awesome At Seeing Everything You've Done Up To Now As The Pre-Game May 13, 2025

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Quick story to explain this - I was testing out a new business and I was talking to my husband about this product and the cost of goods and profits and the industry and I was explaining about the strong positioning I'll have in the marketplace and he was like many sold last month and what was the net profit? And when I told him - he's like your time is worth more- that's not big enough - and I'm like totally - but I haven't even gotten started. He's like but you have sales- I was like I know, but I'm in the pre-game like I haven't even gotten started. I'm building the skills and knowledge in the industry to go out and hit a home run. In the process of explaining this to him, I unlocked SUCH a powerful frame for myself that I think will really help you too. This frame is genius for anything you've tried at but haven't hit out of the park yet. In any bucket of your life. Record strong podcast episodes, make sales in your Etsy or Amazon business, lose weight, build stronger relationships with girlfriends- it can be applied to just about anything. It's the UNLOCK to stop judging yourself for taking too long or not getting there yet or for the mistakes you made along the way. None of what happens in the past defines how successful you will be going forward - it was all prep work for the BIG move that's about to come. Let's get into it!! Reframing Your Past: • How to shift your mindset to see everything you've done up until now as preparation, not failure. • Embrace your "warm-up reps" as necessary for your future greatness. • The power of process over perfection—show up with a growth mindset, not an outcome obsession. • Mistakes and slow starts don't disqualify you—they qualify you. Quote: "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." — James Clear ⸻ 2. The Power of the Pregame Frame in Business: • Why launching something small, testing, and learning the landscape is one of the most strategic things you can do. • Building muscle in the industry, even if the early results don't look big yet. • Your pregame is your research lab—learn fast, fail small, adjust boldly. Quote: "Volume negates luck." — Alex Hormozi ⸻ 3. Stop Judging the Timeline: • You're not late—you're just in the warm-up. • The world teaches speed, but mastery comes from depth and consistency. • Let go of artificial timelines and embrace your unique runway. Quote: "You can't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do." — Mel Robbins ⸻ 4. Applying the Frame to Different Life Buckets: • Health: Every workout you've done, even sporadically, is a win. Your future self will use those reps. • Relationships: Conversations that didn't go well taught you what you want in a friendship or partnership. • Parenting: The imperfect moments were actually preparation for the present version of you. • Creative Work: Podcasts, posts, or projects that felt "meh" were the training ground for your voice. Quote: "Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn." — John C. Maxwell ⸻ 5. The Real Work Begins When You Decide to Stop Judging Yourself: • Self-compassion is your rocket fuel. • You're not behind—you're building traction. • "I haven't even gotten started" becomes your permission slip to go bigger. Quote: "Don't attach your identity to the version of you that had to survive." — Jay Shetty ⸻ 6. Invite Your Listeners to Do This: • Write down a list of things you've "started but not mastered." Then re-label them as "Pregame Practice." • Celebrate what you've learned—not just what you earned. • Choose one area to now move into game time with fresh energy. Take the time to be kind to yourself for anything big you are working towards and know that you are just warming up baby, the best is yet to come!! Check out Lindsay's Weekly Planning System here: https://howtobeawesomeateverything.com/pages/2-0weeklyhabitsandplanningsystem

322. How To Be Awesome At The Vacation Reset Apr 30, 2025

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This episode is all about The Vacation Reset. How to come home, take a fresh look at your routine, and use everything you felt and experienced on your trip to make your everyday more fulfilling. So rather than having post-vacation blues you have this fresh perspective on everything - what you're eating, what you're spending your free time doing, and what makes you feel the most alive. It a post-vacation breakthrough podcast.

1. Why Vacation Is Such a Powerful Reset

You break your routines naturally — new places, new foods, new experiences.
You slow down and experience joy more intentionally.
You're more present and tuned into how you actually feel.

Mini Thought: → When you remove the autopilot of daily life, you notice what truly lights you up.

2. Coming Home: The Moment of Clarity

You can feel what routines were serving you and which ones felt heavy.
You're often able to clearly see what you missed (the good stuff!) — and what you didn't.
Your nervous system resets — you realize where you were operating from stress without realizing it.

Mini Thought: → Vacation gives you the contrast you need to upgrade your life.

3. How to Create Your Personal Vacation Reset

Reflect: Ask yourself: What made me happiest on this trip? What did I not miss about home?
Audit your life: What parts of your daily/weekly routines could feel lighter, freer, more intentional?
Add in Micro-Experiences: Can you add mini "vacation moments" into your normal weeks (like trying new foods, spontaneous adventures, walks without your phone)?
Declutter Your Calendar: Remove one thing that drains you. Commit to one thing that fills you up.

Mini Thought: → Tiny changes = huge shifts in how your days feel.

4. Use Momentum Instead of Falling Into the Post-Vacation Slump

Most people fall into the "Maui Blues" — they mourn that vacation life is over.
Shift the story: Vacation isn't the escape — it's a preview of what more joyful living could look like.
Plan small things you can look forward to each week (adventures, date nights, slow mornings).
Keep something "vacation-inspired" going (sunsets, meals outside, afternoon walks).

Mini Thought: → Build your real life to include the things you love about vacation life.

5. Fresh Eyes on Your Big Goals

Being away from your normal environment clears your mental windshield.
Look at your big goals again — are they still aligned? Or is it time to pivot?
Use the renewed sense of energy and perspective to make bold moves or corrections.

Mini Thought: → Fresh energy = a fresh roadmap toward what really matters.

Action items!! -Make a list of what lit you up! -Notice what you didn't miss about being away and what you dreaded coming back to then audit your calendar. -Make a playlist that reminds you of your trip to keep that vibe going. -Add something into your routine that you loved from your trip. Like reading 10 pages or a long walk after dinner. -Declutter one part of your space. -Try a food at home that you loved on vacation. -Think of tiny daily things that you loved there. Walking barefoot, eating more fruit, etc. Vacation isn't just a break — it's a gift of perspective. And the best thing you can do is bring that joy, that presence, and that clarity back into your daily life. Instead of mourning the end of vacation, use it as a launchpad for better habits, better experiences, and a more intentional, vibrant life. Every day can have a little bit of that vacation magic — if you design it that way. Thanks for listening, and here's to your most awesome Vacation Reset yet! Here is a link to Lindsay's 2.0 Calendar System if you want to tie this all together! https://howtobeawesomeateverything.com/pages/2-0weeklyhabitsandplanningsystem

321. How To Be Awesome At Not Snipping At Your People Apr 02, 2025

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Here are some key strategies to help you plan ahead, manage stress, and respond with patience instead of snapping at your loved ones:

Why We Get Snippy & How to Prevent It

Lack of Time = Lack of Patience – When we're rushed, our tolerance drops. Planning ahead creates space for calmer interactions.
Stress & Overload – When our mental/emotional load is too heavy, small things set us off. Managing stress proactively prevents snippy reactions.
Not Meeting Our Own Needs – When we're tired, hungry, or overstimulated, we're more likely to react negatively.

How to Plan Ahead to Avoid Being Snippy

Buffer Time in Your Schedule – Give yourself 5-10 extra minutes before key transitions (leaving the house, dinnertime, bedtime routines) to prevent feeling rushed.
Set a "Reset" Ritual – Before engaging with your family or team, take 30 seconds to breathe deeply, reset your mood, and remind yourself of how you want to show up.
Identify Your Triggers – Notice when you're most likely to snap (e.g., right after work, during morning chaos) and create a strategy for those moments (deep breaths, stepping away, music, or hydration).
Pre-Communicate Expectations – Set clear expectations with your family/team about transitions or tasks to avoid last-minute stress (e.g., "We're leaving in 10 minutes" vs. "Hurry up, we're late!").
Use "I'm About To Be Snippy" Signals – Recognize when frustration is rising and call it out before reacting: "I need a second," or "I feel overwhelmed, let's pause."
Plan for Self-Care Daily – Even 5 minutes of alone time, movement, or quiet time makes a difference in emotional regulation.
Create a Stress-Reducing Environment – A calm home or workspace (organized, decluttered, good lighting) reduces external stress triggers.
Sleep, Food, Water Check-In – Low blood sugar or exhaustion makes snippy responses more likely. Prioritize good sleep, hydration, and balanced meals.
Practice the 3-Second Rule – Before responding snippily, take three seconds to pause, breathe, and choose a response that aligns with your best self.

Quick Fixes in the Moment

The Smile Reset – Physically smiling (even if forced) can shift your mood.
Walk Away Before You Snap – Give yourself 60 seconds to reset.
Turn Snippy into Funny – If you feel irritation rising, flip it into humor instead of frustration.

I hope this episode helps you to reframe your approach to stressful interactions so you can respond as the best version of yourself. Have an awesome day!

320. How To Be Awesome At Tracking Your Best Days To Design More Of Them Mar 18, 2025

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This episode is all about documents your highs in life, so you can create more of them. As a person who's thought a lot about joy and happiness and fulfillment - if we just try to simplify all of that - I really think it comes down to stringing as many awesome days together as you can. Identifying what made you feel the happiest, the strongest, the most fulfilled… all of it. You probably know I'm obsessed with designing our days rather than letting our days just happen and all of that starts with first figuring out what we actually love, have the most fun doing and what and who makes us feel our best. My goal in this episode is to help you develop a quick and easy system to keep track of your most awesome days and then create more of them. TIPS! -keep a notebook next to your bed- just for this. -take notes on what you did or didn't do you a day when you go to bed feeling awesome. -take notes when you're body feels especially good, rested etc. **because when you know what fuels your days best, you can plan for more days like this. It works so well! Reflect back on this journal when you feel off or need a push or feel lost! Link here to my planning system for designing your days and your life! https://lindsay-dickhout-7734.mykajabi.com/ultimatecourse CHEERS to designing your life of lots of awesome days!

319. How To Be Awesome At Being Unaffected By Chaos Mar 14, 2025

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Today we are training to be unaffected by chaos! How to get through it without anxiety or stress or losing your cool. I love topics that make us make a plan ahead of time, so when we are in a situation like this, we react exactly as we want to because we've thought through it ahead of time. We aren't reacting out of emotion, but out of a place of control and strategically. You probably know I always talk about reacting based on what you want the outcome to be, not how you feel in the moment. We're applying that concept to this situation and also digging into how to guard your inputs and avoid exposing yourself to unnecessary chaos or stress. And for the times we can't control it, how we will keep our composure which gives us power in any situation. We're going to take a step back and figure out what our mantra to ourselves will be - mine is "this will not take me down." Because we can handle much more than we think we can!

318. How To Be Awesome At Having A Succeed-Or-Die-Trying Attitude Mar 11, 2025

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This podcast topic might seem a little extreme, but I honestly think it's the difference between planners and doers. Between amateurs and pros. It's this attitude that I will succeed at this or I will die trying. Said differently - I won't stop until it works. Because everything takes a long time and it will eventually work if you try hard enough and do enough repetitions and fail enough and learn enough lessons. Sometimes the original plan is what ends up working and sometimes you pivot 50 times and keep adjusting the plan until it's the winning plan. I think this way of approaching anything you want to accomplish makes it so much easier because it's accepting that it will be hard and sometimes painstakingly hard. But it's removing the… if this works or it might It's like … I'm all in going pro at this. It's what I really want and I'm giving it 110% effort. I will succeed or I will die trying. -Success is inevitable if you refuse to quit. Most people fail because they stop. If you keep going, you win by default. -It's supposed to be hard—difficulty filters out those who can't handle it. If it were easy, everyone would do it. The challenge is what makes success valuable. -The only way to fail is to stop. As long as you're moving forward, you haven't lost. Keep adapting until you figure it out. -Skills and results compound over time—most people quit before they see the returns. The people who succeed are the ones who endure long enough for compounding to take effect. -Suffering is the price of greatness. You can either endure the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. One leads to success; the other leads to failure. -Successful people do the work even when they don't feel like it. Motivation is fleeting. Discipline and consistency win. -Your mindset determines your outcome. If you truly believe you'll succeed no matter what, your actions will reflect that belief, and success becomes inevitable. -Obsession beats talent every time. The most successful people are those who refuse to stop, not -There's always a way—your job is to find it. If one path doesn't work, try another. Resourcefulness is more important than resources. -The greatest competitive advantage is enduring longer than everyone else. Most people give up when it gets tough. If you don't, you'll be the last one standing—and that's who wins. CHEERS to charging towards your goals with this succeed or die trying mindset!

317. How To Be Awesome At Saving An Hour A Day Feb 27, 2025

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Most of us feel like we simply don't have enough hours in the day to do all the things. To do the things we WANT to do and also the things we HAVE to do. Today we are talking through overall strategies we can use to make the most out of our days… and also very specific examples of ways you can do things more efficiently so that you simply have more time. If we can eliminate decision fatigue, schedule specific times for tasks, do things faster, do things ahead of time, eliminate things that don't need to be done and batch work similar items together - we will wind up with the extra time we've been looking for! Let's dive into all the ideas and find the extra time you need! Let's go! One question that people ask me often is… how do you get so much done? And it makes me so happy because I work at it constantly and I love talking about it. So let's do it. Best tactical way to see where you are spending unnecessary time - for one week- keep a log of what you do every 30 mins. Can be just a few words- but you'll find out real fast where the lag is! -Only touch things once -Be ready for the day - clothes laid out, morning routine set (keep a list yesterday) -Have a wind down routine and stick to it -Have a plan for the day ready when you wake up. -It's easier to avoid distractions and stick to the plan. -If something takes 2 minutes or less, do it right away, don't add it to a list. -Batch similar items together. Answer your emails all at once. -Have a system that you use to run your days. -Limit decision fatigue with things like meals and getting dressed. -Create a "home" for everything in your home. So much time is lost finding things. -Automate anything that can be like bills, etc. -Unsubscribe from emails you don't need. -Turn off notifications you don't need. -Work on sprints for high focus. 25 mins on, 5 mins off. Pomodoro technique. Set a timer. -Outsource or delegate- virtual assistant, babysitter time, grocery delivery. And more specifically… -On emails -On laundry -On groceries -On getting ready in the morning -On prepping for your morning- know what you will wear and eat. -On household clutter - set a timer for 10 mins a day to declutter- then big piles never come up. -On replying to texts and emails- use voice to text and do them twice a day. -Set-up tomorrow the night before! Setup priorities so you have a clear direction when you wake up and other people don't decide for you how your day will go. Episode 259 is a very specific one on how to save time by not running errands. We live in the greatest time ever to be alive and there are just so many opportunities and so many ways we can be distracted and wander around or we can be hyper focused and productive. Let's work to find that hour a day then fill it with things that make us feel so fulfilled and awesome!

316. How To Be Awesome At Becoming Unoffendable Feb 14, 2025

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There is this incredible freedom that comes when you simply cannot be offended. You have more inner peace, stronger relationships and just more joy in your days. In order to never be offended by something someone says, I think we need to first put them in one of two buckets, then unpack from there. They are either in your inner circle or not in your inner circle. If they are - then you love them unconditionally and you know they aren't perfect, just like all of us, and we have bad days or bad moments or less than ideal reactions. Or we let our own issues come out and onto someone else. You know the bond you have and the person they are at, at their core, and you aren't going to catastrophise it. And if they aren't in your inner circle - it's not worth your energy. There's no reason to put weight on whatever it is when they aren't your do-anything-for-crew. And here's the main thing - we know that 90% of judgment or criticism or rude comments comes from peoples own thoughts about themselves… not actually about us. And it's through the lens they see the world through. It's about getting to a point when your own opinion of yourself weights more heavily than anyone else. It's this deep confidence and ability to reframe the situation that is key. I think it is totally a super power if you can get to where you simply aren't offended… and that's why we're podcasting about it today!

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