How To Be Awesome At Everything

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315. How To Be Awesome At Designing Your Days Using The 2.0 Habit System Feb 07, 2025

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This podcast episode is a full education on how habits work and what experts say about the importance of planning and consistency and how to set yourself up to do the tiny daily things that support your big goals. This is a walk through of the 2.0 Habits System that I created- so if you are already a part of our community - you'll love learning more about how to really make the system work best for your life. If you've thought about organizing your days this way or you just want to learn strategies about being intentional about how you spend your time- you'll love this episode.

The 2.0 Method works over a long period of time because it includes the most important principles of behavior change.

It takes what you already want to do and helps you create a system to do it and feel successful at it.

We know that in 20 years we'd give anything to be this age again and this healthy and have this time.

There's no more waiting to train for a marathon, start writing a book, lift weights- whatever it is. There's no perfect time to start anything - the perfect time is always today.

Let's talk through the science behind what we do and use that knowledge to create the perfect plan for you.

A lot of this is being 100% truthful with yourself.

It's about pushing through when it's hard and knowing its supposed to be hard - that means you're on the right track. You're going to get judgment as you change - even by people who love you - because it's a reflection of what they are doing or not doing. For more info on the 2.0 System or to join the community- visit this site: https://lindsay-dickhout-7734.mykajabi.com/ultimatecourse Most of us feel like we just don't have enough time each day and each week. We know what we want to accomplish but we just don't know how to get there. Or we have this story of why we don't have the time or resources to get there. When in reality, these are often hurdles that we've created that don't actually exist. Every Sunday, you will fill out your Awesome Week book for the upcoming week. You take our priorities and goals (from the Deep Dive sheets) and simplify them into daily habits that you do consistently. By planning out your weeks this way, you have a proactive approach, rather than a reactive one (like most people do). You aren't basing your days on the emails or text messages that you get, but being very clear about how you want to spend your time. Then during the week, you just have to follow the plan. Less distractions, less scrolling, less wasting time and procrastinating. It's fulfilling in the short term on the daily, and even more-so in the long term. We know it's a hundred tiny actions that make big things happen. (not one silver bullet)

By focusing on the daily habits that move you forward, you stay focused (not distracted) and you feel fulfillment knowing that you are making progress each day.

You make a strong plan on Sunday then throughout the week, all you have to do is execute. You've mapped out what actions you want to take to feel how you want to feel and be the person you want to be.

Stick to the plan and you're on your way to the best version of you, what we call 2.0.

314. Really Awesome Valentines Ideas! Feb 04, 2025

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To me Valentine's is so much more impactful when it feels like a season of extra love, rather than a mandatory date night on a certain day. At the entrance to our wedding in 2009, when I was 27 years old, I hand rhinestoned letters to go over the arch walking into our reception in Mexico that said CELEBRATE LOVE because that's literally my life mantra. Love is what we all want to feel and experience and it's one of the greatest life gifts. This podcast episode is all about ways to use this time to really have fun with your people - show them how much you love them and create special memories and traditions together. I have 45 creative ideas to share in this episode. A little bit of everything for every season and bucket of your life. Ideas for… Date Nights! do something that you would have done at the start of your relationship movie & dinner in on the couch each make a dessert each make each others fav thing that you make play a couples game with questions (might need wine to make this not cheesy!) School Class Parties! "what I love about you" for each child - a book or on the wall scavenger hunt Valentine's Bingo frame with picture of child that they decorate and give to parents as a gift decorate your own bag or mailbox for Valentine's Valentine's obstacle course - like a fun relay with heart-themed challenges like carrying a candy heart on a spoon. Girlfriends Night! "board" party where everyone brings a board - chocolate board, taco board etc. cocktail tasting! Wine, champagne, tequila- always fun! sip & paint with a prompt like - what love means to me gift exchange - secret Santa style - set a budget and give love themed gifts Valentine's Snacks! strawberry love boats – hollow out strawberries, fill with whipped cream and chocolate chips. Cupid's Arrow Kabobs – Thread strawberries, marshmallows, and brownies onto skewers. Heart-Shaped Pizza – Let everyone make their own mini heart pizzas. Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Sticks – Dip in pink, red, or white chocolate and decorate with sprinkles. Love Bug Apples – Cut apples into heart shapes and use mini chocolate chips for eyes. Valentine's Crafts! "Reasons I Love You" Jar – Fill a jar with tiny notes listing reasons you love someone. Thumbprint Heart Keychains – Use clay to create fingerprint heart keychains. DIY Love Coupons – Make personalized coupons for acts of kindness or fun activities. Heart Garland – String together paper or fabric hearts to decorate. Melted Crayon Heart Art – Melt old crayons into heart molds for colorful decorations. Fun Activities To Do At Home! Love-Themed Game Night – Play Valentine's bingo, charades, or Pictionary with love-themed words. Family Valentine's Bake-Off – Compete in making the best Valentine's dessert. Candlelight Family Dinner – Dress up and have a fancy Valentine's dinner together. "Secret Valentine" like secret Santa – Draw names and do a little gift exchange. DIY Valentine's Photo Booth – Set up a backdrop and take silly or heartfelt family photos. Creative Gifts! photo book framed pictures basket of their favorite things themed basket - example: best sleep of your life, Chiefs fan, Starbucks basket etc. Ways To Make Kids Feel Extra Loved! Love Notes Countdown – In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, place a heart-shaped note on their bedroom door each night with a reason why they're special. Personalized Valentine's Breakfast – Serve heart-shaped pancakes with their favorite toppings, and add a handwritten note or a small toy on their plate to start the day with love. Surprise "I Love You" Adventure – Plan a mystery outing tailored to what they love— example: a trip to their favorite park, a bookstore, or a DIY indoor fort with movies and snacks. Heartfelt Story Time – Write a short story starring them as the hero, highlighting their kindness, bravery, and love. Read it together and gift them a printed or illustrated version to keep. Valentine's Mailbox – Set up a mini mailbox for each child and have family members leave notes, tiny treats, or hand-drawn pictures throughout the day. Ways To Make Your Lover Feel Extra Loved! A Love Trail – Leave little love notes, small gifts, or romantic clues around the house leading to a special surprise—maybe a candlelit dinner, a love letter, or a heartfelt video message. 52 Reasons I Love You Deck – Take a deck of playing cards and write a different reason you love them on each one. Bind them together into a "52 Reasons I Love You" flipbook. Memory Lane Date Night – Recreate your first date or a special moment in your relationship. Personalized Love Playlist – Curate a playlist of songs that tell your love story, include inside jokes, or remind you of special moments. Sneak it onto their phone and play it on Valentine's! A Week of Thoughtful Surprises – Instead of celebrating just one day, spread out thoughtful surprises in the days leading up to Valentine's Day—little love notes in their bag, their favorite coffee waiting for them, a midday love text, or a planned romantic evening. Cheers to CELEBRATING LOVE!!

313. How To Be Awesome At Obsessing Over The Small Things Jan 29, 2025

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This is one of those things that I wish I would have understood as clearly in my 20s and 30s as I do now in my 40s… but I guess that's living and learning. It's the understanding that the small things are what matters. The small things we do or don't do everyday. It's what Warren Buffet describes as the power of compounding interest. It's building a little snow ball and rolling it down a very long hill. It's slow then it's fast. This is my problem with the whole - don't sweat the small stuff thing. I appreciate not having anxiety and worrying about every little thing but at the same time - when you give yourself a pass on the habits that would add up to the person you want to be - things like - making the sales calls, lifting weights, eating healthy, taking your supplements, doing regular doctors visits, having the uncomfortable conversations, avoiding toxic things in the environment and toxic people… You miss the little things - that add up to the big things. We're unpacking it today! You wake up one day with a chronic disease and you're like when did this happen? It started 20 years ago. When did this happen? It happened today! It's the TINY decision you decided to do or not do that didn't seem like it mattered. It compounds - and it's almost invisible. It's slow then it's fast. That's why it's so easy to overlook the small things. If you are competitive like me - know that most people overlook the small things - which gives you a competitive advantage if you obsess over the small things. This mindset change is everything. It's realizing that small actions - hundreds of small actions stack up over time to create big change. Here are some examples across different areas of life: Personal Development * Reading for 10 minutes a day: Over a year, this adds up to about 12–15 books, enriching knowledge and perspectives. * Journaling one line of gratitude: Shifts mindset to focus on positivity and resilience. * Writing down one lesson learned: Helps build wisdom and awareness through reflection. * Practicing deep breathing for 2 minutes: Builds mindfulness and reduces stress, with lasting effects on mental clarity. Health and Wellness * Stretching for 5 minutes: Enhances flexibility and prevents injuries over time. * Taking the stairs: Improves cardiovascular health and builds strength in small ways. * Drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning: Boosts hydration and kickstarts metabolism. * Adding one vegetable to meals: Slowly shifts your diet toward more whole, nutritious foods. Relationships * Complimenting or appreciating one person daily: Strengthens connections and builds goodwill. * Spending 5 distraction-free minutes with loved ones: Deepens emotional bonds over time. * Sending a quick check-in text: Maintains friendships and relationships without requiring large time commitments. Professional Growth * Writing or brainstorming for 5 minutes: Over time, this can result in innovative ideas or improved skills. * Networking with one person weekly: Grows a professional network exponentially over time. * Learning one new word or skill daily: Adds up to 365 small improvements in a year. Financial Habits * Saving a small amount every day: Even $5 daily grows to $1,825 in a year, which can compound further with investments. * Tracking one expense daily: Builds financial awareness and helps identify patterns over time. * Skipping one impulse purchase: Redirecting that money toward savings or investments compounds into financial stability. Creativity * Doodling or sketching for 2 minutes: Enhances creativity and visual thinking skills. * Capturing one photo a day: Trains your eye to see beauty and inspiration in the mundane. * Writing 50 words daily: Adds up to a novel in a year! Remember it's building a little snow ball and rolling it down a very longgggg hill!!

312. How To Be Awesome At Not Giving Away Your Free Time Dec 30, 2024

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When someone asks you if you can attend an event or party or get together, what's the first thing you do? You check if you're free! If you're available at that day and time. And then, if you are free, you'll probably say yes. How could you say no, you aren't busy then. This is where it happens! We feel like we owe it to them to go, because we aren't busy. But we could end up spending that half a day doing something really fulfilling and invigorating, instead of going to the obligatory baby shower for our cousins friend. I think we often feel like there just isn't enough time in a day, because we are giving too much of it away! This podcast episode is the best reminder of how precious your time is and the best strategies for deciding how you spend it. Let's go! Here's the deal with how you decide how to If you don't want to go, don't go. Alex Hormozi said- Just because you have free time, doesn't mean that anyone who asks for it is entitled to it. If you see that you have an empty day, mis people assume if someone asks for that time, its theirs. Its only not theirs when someone else has claimed it Which means that your time only belongs to other people. And then you're surprised that your investment of time has yielded nothing for you. You've given your most important asset - your time. Your calendar is the best way to tell where you are going to be in a year. You can see by what you are doing today, what your life will look like in a year. The life that you are living today is a result of the work you did 6-12 months ago. Just like people want an immediate reward, they see their current condition as a reflection of what you're doing today. It's not - it's a reflection of what you did 6 months ago. It helps you make better decisions with your time now. Going to the gym is the best example! The change isn't immediate. If you skip all of your workouts, you don't see or feel it right away- but you do in 6 months. It also works the other way.

311. How To Be Awesome At Leveling Up Your Life With Four No's Dec 27, 2024

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Here's how it works. Every Sunday when you are planning out your week, you decide on what your four no's will be. These are things that you just won't do. It works so well because it's not making this big list of things you have to do - like go to the gym for an hour a day, set aside time and a quiet space to meditate- while I love all things like that too- what we are talking about today is so much easier because it doesn't require more time or energy. It just requires discipline and self control to not to the thing. Here are examples… Maybe you had the worst hangover last week - and it's happened a lot lately and you're over it - so one of your Nos would be… NO more than 2 drinks in a night. Other examples… No scrolling social media in bed No eating past 7pm No hitting the snooze button All things that make you better- make you feel better, more productive, healthier. I'm sharing my current four No's and lots of examples to get you thinking about how you can set-up these rules in your life to help you get to exactly where you want to be. Without doing anything at all, you just have to set limits and say no to things. Why 4? 5 is too many and 3 is too few My current ones: No distracted communication No phone or social media or scrolling before bed or when I wake up No food past 7 No eating at the fridge Examples No raising my voice No fast food No negative self talk No negative talk about others No refined sugars or starches No checking emails constantly No skipping breakfast No clutter No processed foods No sitting for more than 2 hours at at a time No eating in the car No more than 2 cups of caffeine No multitasking No overcommitting Here is a link to my 2.0 Habits System that I talk about: https://lindsay-dickhout-7734.mykajabi.com/ultimatecourse Here's how you figure out what yours are… Just ask yourself, what would make your days better? What would get you going to your goals faster? It works in all buckets of life. If you are distracted and not getting enough done, set limits there. Many of my current issues are around food and eating right now. But then those will regulate and they will be about other things. The key is - making a promise to yourself that you will stick to it. And every time you do, its like a vote for the person you want to be. It's deep self confidence that nobody knows about, but you do. You become a person that does what you tell yourself you are going to do. It gives you strength in all areas of life. When we let our emotions dictate our actions - We have to be consistent to see change and this sets us up for that. Emotions are changing and inconsistent. So by setting up these nos - you creating consistency even when you're emotions aren't. Most people are going through life on auto pilot. If they are annoyed by something or feel a negative emotion or don't feel 100%, they use it as an excuse to not stick to their standards. They make bad choices and don't do things that align with their goals and priorities. Because it feels good now- but feel even worse later. Now I over drank AND I broke a promise to myself. Your emotions can't determine your actions if you want to be extra ordinary. We know that for sure. Doing things this way, you choose what you know is right for you, regardless of how the day is going. It helps you do what you need to do, even when you don't feel like it. I tell myself, this isn't hard… I don't have to actually DO anything. I can certainly just not do this thing. I'm all about FREEDOM and the crazy part is - freedom comes from discipline and structure. And it helps us raise our standards for ourselves. These NOs become our standards. And we keep these standards even when we're tired or in a bad mood or whatever it is. Set standards that make you proud of yourself using this system and accept nothing less. As you move through the weeks, you'll find that some of your 4 NOs become automatic and you replace them with 4 new Nos. Things you decide you will not do, because you have this high standard of yourself. You just won't break the promise to yourself. And now you have this whole new set of standards that you have for yourself. CHEERS!! To designing your NOs to level up your standards and your life!

310. How To Be Awesome At Having YOUR Most Awesome Holiday💚❤️ Dec 22, 2024

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Here we go right into the biggest and most fun holidays of the year. But with that often comes stress, arguments, expectations not met, exhaustion… this podcast episode is to help with all of that! We are talking about some key things to think about ahead of time to have the most happiest holiday. Like… **Don't have set rigid expectations - and for things that are important to you, make sure the people that you love know it **Don't exhaust yourself to where you won't be able to enjoy it **Go into it with a state of mind that you are going to laugh through things that go wrong and not loose your cool **Know that someone might say something triggering and you aren't going to engage **Set yourself up to win - set expectations & be organized This is YOUR holiday too - not just the kids in the family or anyone else. It's YOURS and today we're going to lean into how we can make sure it's positive and full-filling for YOU too. Thank you for listening! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

309. How To Be Awesome When Someone Says Something Hurtful Dec 19, 2024

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I just learned these two BEST strategies for responding when Notice I said respond not react because we know the longer we can space out the action or comment and our reaction the more control we have. These two strategies will teach you HOW TO RESPOND when someone belittles you or says something disrespectful. And then best part is, you leave the situation having handled it with confidence and control - and you haven't lowered your standards for yourself - like the other person likely did. These are skills that you have to think about BEFORE you're in the situation so when the situation happens, you're ready!! I learned these 2 strategies from Jefferson Fisher, a trial lawyer and an expert on communication.

Have them repeat it
Ask them if this is their intention with this

When someone is belittling to you or says something hurtful- make them repeat it. They are trying to get a reaction out of you. When you ask them to repeat it - they don't get that reaction/ that response time. It takes the fire out of it and flips it on them. They don't want to say it again - the spotlight is on them! THEN ask question of intent. Did you say that to hurt me? Puts a mirror on them. You don't have to respond or react at all!!! It handles it!! You don't have to figure out how to respond to something you dont want to respond to. Did you say that to offend me? Usually it's no no no I didn't mean to!! I'm just kidding - you don't need to be so sensitive etc. You're not going to believe how good this is!!! Two skills that you have to think about BEFORE you're in the situation so when the situation happens, you're ready!! Listen - some of these comments could come from good people with good intentions. But it doesn't always translate this way. It's your job to respond in a confident way without it rattling you or making you depressed. Because we know people opinions have so much more to do with them, than us. And know!!! Don't lower your standard of yourself because someone else lowered their standard of themselves. Next time this happens to you, you'll be ready to handle it in the most awesome way possible!

308. An Awesome Holiday Episode On Perspective Nov 29, 2024

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Today, we're just going to jam on gratitude and perspective and how the way we frame things is the way we see them. I'm sharing what I think are the most valuable insights and thoughts I have in this season of life. Things I've learned from my reading a book a week every week and just being a student of life. Having conversations with all different types of people and perspectives and with different experiences. This is a fun one with lots of different ideas for you think about and maybe insert your life and routine. I loveeee reading a book a week I've replaced social media with reading/audio books Only on social during mellow movement - breaking the cycle of social media early morning and in evenings and in any free minutes. I have a plan and stick to it instead. I'm prioritizing stretching with weights for longevity I 100% believe that aging is mostly neglect not an avoidable part of life I'm going PRO at sleeping and bedtime routine - setting a plan and being strict with it And when something seems hard- becoming a PRO at it - starting something or solving something. Monotasking - do one thing until it's totally done Using social media strategically and not passively Purge. Have less and know where it all is. Plus life is so much more calm. Spending money very intentionally. For me it's mostly longevity and nutrition. I also like being put together and have nice things to wear but that's way more Zara these days than designer. Have a set plan for the day before it gets going. If you don't have a plan, your day will run you. Start in control and stick to the plan. Don't let emotion stray you. Sending love to you and yours this holiday season and beyond!

307. How To Be Awesome At Creating A Special Connection With Each Child Nov 17, 2024

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Whether you have one kid or 5 kids or you don't have kids but plan to one day… this podcast episode is filled with ideas for you to really connect with each child - starting at any age. Life is busy and the months go by quickly. I've learned just how important it is to slow down and be mindful of the relationship and connection that you have with each child and how it changes as they get older. My goal in this episode is to give you lots of ideas of ways to really connect and stay connected with your child. Ideas that will really get you thinking about how you can insert the best ideas for you, into your daily lives. I believe so much that an extra ordinary life comes largely from taking ordinary moments and making them extra ordinary and this episode is filled with so many ways to do just that with your babies. **Lots of ideas… 1:1 time consistently Leave out something to do together (book or football etc) Do what they are interested in Ask questions that are open ended and curious Show your love in the way that resonates most with them Celebrate tiny wins- things you wouldn't normally celebrate Learn a new skill together Share a hobby Create traditions with each child (ex: Sunday am pancakes) Work together on a charity project Frame pictures of them that represent special accomplishments or moments Projects that live on like a time capsule (digital or actual) Dream day together - make a list, look forward to it, do all of the things on the list Plan dream playdate together for their friends Plan their birthday parties together Start a small business, podcast or blog together Go on walks after dinner - low pressure environment Make a seasonal bucket list (summer bucket list to go zip lining etc) LAUGH! Plan vacations / adventures **With each kid have a… TRADITION once a week or once a year SONG that is theirs/yours THING that is yours (star, magic, champion etc) OUTING to look forward to **Things to avoid… Always solving everything for them Dividing your time with technology Be curious and not judgmental Allow them space to fully be who they are **How we can use what we know about habits to make this all happen! Anchor to exiting (after brushing your teeth..) Start tiny - 2 minutes of something Focus on behavior, not outcomes Be flexible - helps you be consistent Change your physical space Just start- build on small wins - momentum Focus on doing, not perfection CHEERS to having the most awesome connections with your awesome kids!

306. How To Be Awesome At Turning The Worst Thing Into The Best Thing Oct 21, 2024

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Every year around my birthday I'm like, ok, what's the secret unlock at this age? Like what have I learned and what I am doing that makes the biggest difference in my life? This year, that skill that I've unlocked in myself this ability to turn what feels like the worst thing, into the best thing. In a very practical and realistic way. So aside from anything really really sad in life, this strategy allows you to get out of thinking and saying how much this sucks or is unfair or is the worst thing that could happen. And flipping it to- how could this become the best thing? I'm going to fully explain it because once you set yourself up like this - it's crazy how you can see the same situations completely differently. It's saying to yourself, this sucks, and it's not at all what I wanted. But, how could it actually be the best thing? You have to listen to this full episode - it's 20 minutes or so that will change the way you react when things go sideways. Things that are awful - like getting fired or someone breaking up with you or you don't get the promotion or don't get into the college or high school that you wanted. You sprain your ankle and can't workout for 3 months and it's your favorite thing.. This is what we know for sure… Bad things happen. People dont know how to cope. And they allow one bad thing to snowball into more. THIS IS THE UNLOCK! Bad things suck. The only thing worse is letting one bad thing ruin many good things. One bad thing happens and the way you operate afterwards is what more bad things happen. Because really… things aren't good or bad- they just are. It's becoming anti fragile as we go. People often dont know how to cope with bad stuff. Thats how you end up with this weird spiral with more bad things happening. People dont know how to manage their emotions so they just react. The more I try to create space between how I feel and what I do, the more I've been able to control my outcomes in situations. It's a superpower, I'm telling you. The next time something in your life sucks, ask yourself, how can this actually be the best thing ever?

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