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How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast

Release Date: 02/04/2025

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How To Be Awesome At Everything Podcast

This podcast is all about the last 4 hours of your day, everyday.   There is so much focus on morning routines. What time you wake up, what you drink, what you journal, what workout you do, what affirmation you say.   But the truth is, your day doesn't start in the morning.  Your day starts the night before.   Most of us begin the day with good energy, good intentions, and some level of clarity. But by the end of the day, we are tired. We are mentally full. We have made hundreds of decisions. We don’t have the same motivation, discipline, or emotional capacity.  ...

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The silver lining in spending so much time in hospitals with my husband for his heart condition is that I’ve adapted what I now call… a hospital bed perspective.   It’s basically like this… If I was stuck in a hospital bed today… What would I be dying to do? What would I make time for? Who would I make time for? What would I prioritize?    It’s easy to be in our routine and put things off or not realize that we aren’t prioritizing the things and people that we really enjoy the most...   But all of a sudden, when you can’t do those things, it becomes really...

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My goal in this episode is for you to walk away knowing your ideal deep dopamine habits.  Those little things you do that make you feel fulfilled and happy and like you are making progress in the ways that you want to.    You know that feeling after you've been on your phone for 45 minutes scrolling or flipping through tabs and you look up and feel kind of empty? Like your brain is tired but you didn’t actually do anything? That’s cheap dopamine. It’s the quick hit. The fast fix. The thing that feels good in the moment but leaves you drained...

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I have lots of thoughts to share today of things I think we should normalize.    Things that aren’t considered normal in general in the world we live in and I’m going to argue my point of why I think they should be.   For us and for our families and for the people around us.   Because our goal is to always strive for fulfillment and joy and health and longevity and peace of mind and all of these ideas I’m going to present to you today support all of that.   I’m going to get heat for some of these and I love it because its against the grain and thinking for...

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My goal in this podcast episode is to give you LOTS of ideas of things you can do, that each only take 10 minutes, that will level up your life in some way.  I think most of us feel like we want less time on our phones and more time doing things that make us feel fulfilled or have more energy or stronger relationships or make more money or whatever it is.  But, it’s just so much easier to default to scrolling rather than adding in a consistent 10 minute habit that really stacks up over time.  Well, that’s no longer because I’ve compiled a massive list of 10 minute habit...

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I hesitate to give any awesome tips on marriage or parenting because just when I think I have something fully figured out it flips!  But this one is good I promise.    How To Be Awesome At Being A Wife Who Says Yes    Can I go golfing mid day tomorrow?  Yes Can I go to a movie last minute with the boys tonight? Yes    If it’s not potentially dangerous or disrespectful, my answer is yes!       I even say yes if its irritating… and I think you should too. Boys night tonight when you weren’t expecting it and you’re tired and you’ll...

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You’re going to love this podcast episode so much that you’re going to look forward to the next time someone is a jerk to you.    Because we are programming ourselves to be ready for it today!  The next time someone says something rude or belittles you… you’re ready for it with the best ever responses.   Let’s use an example of something that was said to me last weekend… I was at a party and a girl came up to me with the oddest tone and said…  "I like your dress.  My favorite look is a desperate housewife"   Ready for the response?  You...

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I’m not sure about you but the heaviness of the world right now has me needing more time for calm and reflection and planning… and in that process of really prioritizing this… I realized the importance of a personal fortress.     A space where you can retreat and be alone and do whatever you need to do to reset your mind, revisit your priorities and how you spend your time and mental energy… all of it.    I wanted to do a podcast episode on this topic because I think changing our environment changes our headspace and in this way it can be so fulfilling.   ...

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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!!