How To Be Awesome At Everything

By Lindsay DickhoutBusiness

How To Be Awesome At Everything episodes

April 30, 2022 203. How To Be Awesome At Parties - Splurge VS Save!
One challenge with throwing an awesome party is making it awesome without spending a fortune. Today's podcast is all about how to decide what's worth the splurge and what's better to save on. Lindsay is sharing her process of party planning and budgeting that all starts with one big brain dump. A full list of all the ideas of food and activities, rentals, entertainment… every idea goes on the list. Then get quotes for everything. From there, we decide. First, remove anything that's way too much or figure out an alternate plan if it's something that's essential. Then, pick what's most important to you and what you think will make the biggest impact on the party and the overall experience. There are SO many creative ways to make a party really special, without costing a lot… if you plan ahead of time and are strategic about it. -Don't think of awesome parties as not an option because of budget! It's all about creative thinking and advanced planning! The process -Start with a brain dump - if the party is for someone else - make sure you get their input! -Get quotes on everything - before you make any decisions. -Pick what's most important to you and what you think will make the biggest impact on the party and the overall experience. -Remove anything that's way too much. -Buy things that you will reuse OR things that are the same cost as renting. -It's so much easier to throw a few parties a year if you own some stuff- cake stands etc. Know that all this is easier if you start ahead of time. If you are doing it last minute - it's possible but you're going to pay more! Overnight shipping, rush orders, etc. Food- make your own, get catering, have a vendor there. Food truck or food stand Pre-made or made on the spot. Ask all the questions! Have everyone bring a dish to save money if it's that type of thing! Activities - get ideas online then set-up yourself Have helpers instead of hiring a company Worth the SPLURGE - if it's a very specific company that does it in a special way Example: Gaming truck, caricature artist, paint class, cake decorating class. Decor- Balloons are essential - do your own, have some delivered, hire an artist. When to do each. If going for sheer volume, deliver and arranging them yourself. If the dessert table is your fav part and needs to be the most awesome - splurge- but just for that part. Signs- Make all your own, have some made on Etsy, have them all made on Etsy BUY - signs! Chalkboard signs, neon signs Adult party ideas- Wine tasting, champagne tasting, food tasting. DIY Start setting up a few days ahead of time so you can craft yourself and you don't have to pay for things to be made for you. We hope you got LOTS of ideas what to splurge on and what to save on for your next party!!
33 min
April 22, 2022 202. How To Be Awesome At Knowing "This Is Just A Moment"
Lindsay says…"I've learned to really hold on to 5 words in many situations. And the interesting thing about it is, I use the same 5 words in difficult life moments and in the very best life moments." Those words are… this is just a moment. When it's an amazing life experience or phase of your life, it's the best reminder to soak it all in, feel all the feelings and really be where your feet are. Because this is just a moment and it won't last forever. And when it's a super challenging time of life, or really bad day or a time when you're dealing with grief and sadness, those same 5 words can help so much. This is just a moment. The pain you feel now, you won't feel forever. You might replace the word moment with phase or period of time in life depending on the situation but the message is the same. It's a moment in time, and it won't last forever. We love something that is easy to remember - something that pops into your mind when you're in a situation or a phase or feel like you're at rock bottom or feel like you've never been happier and you're on top of the world. If it's good, breathe it in, live in it. If it's not, know that things get better with time and this too shall pass. This is just a moment. Let's go! A few points Lindsay talks about: -We know this about time - it keeps passing, no matter what we do. **If it's not a particularly great phase or situation… ** -If you can hang on, soon enough, it will be different. -Let's talk about ways this comes into our lives. -Hard phases with kids - a toddler who won't sleep for example. -Feels like you will never be out of that phase, and then you wake up one day, and you are in fact, out of that phase. That period of time that was painful and felt like it would never end, actually ended. And often looking back, it wasn't as painful as we thought. -Picture yourself on the other side of it. -When do you picture you're be out of it? -Time heals things!! -Or if it's irritating things! A terrible meal at a restaurant Traffic!! -Helps to have more patience -like with a slow moving grocery clerk -or aging parents -or kids who won't.get.in.the.car! **If it's a great phase or situation… ** -BE WHERE YOUR FEET ARE! -Whatever that moment is for you - a super high high. Maybe it's on vacation at a magical place. Or running a mile further than you've ever run before. Or reconnecting with someone you thought you wouldn't connect with again and mending a friendship and now you have that special person back in your life. -Breathe it in. Take an actual picture, take a mental picture. -Snuggling newborn babies -beach days - seasons - enjoy it while you can - it is just a moment -what can you do to savor things now? -take a trip alone with one of your kids - one day they will be at college and you won't have the same opportunity. -This may sound sad but it's healthy and realistic. Nothing is permanent. -This allows us to get through hard or unpleasant things. And really enjoy the awesome things, which also makes the tough times easier to get through. I think when you really LIVE in those high highs, you don't get depressed or quite as down when things aren't going your way. CHEERS to making the best of the phase and situation you're in. Because we know, it's just a moment.
23 min
April 19, 2022 201. How To Be Awesome At Hosting A Party And Enjoying It Too
How to host a party or gathering and really enjoy it too! Tips that work for kids parties and adults parties… or small get togethers or parties on a bigger scale. You put so much into creating a fun party experience for you and your guests… once the party starts… you need to be in FUN mode… not execution mode. This podcast episode is filled with lots and lots of ideas of how to do that. So you aren't worried about getting the right pictures or picking up the dirty plates when people are done or running around trying to fix the music that's not playing like it's supposed to be. We are talking about creative ways to have so many of these things handled ahead of time or during the party - but by other people! So you are free to enjoy your guests and have the best time. Also thinking of all the little details ahead of time - any food allergies you need to accommodate for, where the candles and lighter will be if it's a birthday, having a signature drink or cocktail ready so everyone gets a first refreshment quickly. Anything that could send you on a mission to solve on the day of the party - we are going to work on ahead of time instead. What's worth spending a little extra on and ways you can save are key too. Here are some of the key points mentioned: -Walk yourself through the entire day of the event - from getting ready until the last guest leaves. -Consider getting your hair and make-up done. -Have people doing the things you would be doing! Picking up dirty plates, refilling TP in the bathroom, offering people drinks etc. -Have someone in charge of photos - so you don't wake-up without the photos you wanted from your special event. And that way you don't have to be in charge of managing it. Have a "shot list" made ahead of time. Pay someone or have a friend do it. -Make sure your tech is working! Music, etc. -Have a signature cocktail and consider a bartender. -Know anyones diet restrictions -Have things for the kids to do! -Get drinks/ice ready ahead of time. And candles and lighter! -Set-up as much as you can day before - anything that's not perishable food -Pay a little extra to have rentals delivered a day early! This way you can take your time to design and set-up everything and you aren't dashing at the last minute. -Add an activity - for adult parties too! Or even one everyone can do! Like a characiture artist etc. Have things for people to DO! -Have helpers to pick up things! -Have some healthy options for food. -Have to-go containers out and ready if you're going to send people with food! -Make sure you have enough sitting room - standing room. -Have a snack station - for an app or for after party bites -something will go wrong- let it go!! Be like ELSA! 😅 CHEERS to hosting a party AND enjoying it too!!
32 min
April 10, 2022 200. How To Be Awesome At Getting More Done with 90% Mindset
Lindsay says... "I have to tell myself all the time - the goal here is 90%, not 100%. Which may sound backwards… in fact I want to give 110% to everything I do… but the reality is that when you shoot for 100 or 110%… you can't get to as many things and often never actually get the things done. This feels very off brand to me, I have to be honest, but I really wanted to do this podcast because it's something I wish I would have learned years ago. Know when it's a project that is best with 90% effort so it gets done and on time or when you want it done and you can move on to the next. In business and in life, some things I really wanted just timed out on me… it felt like such a big project and I wanted to do it soooo thoroughly that I never had time (made time) for what felt like a monster project. And other times when I took something of the same scale, told myself I was going to get it done the best I could in four hours, it was great, and it was done. I think there is so much power in knowing when 90% effort is the best in certain situations. That's what we're talking about today… let's go!" A few key points: -90% and done is way way better than shooting for 100% and never getting to it. You can get so many more things done and have so much more free time when you give full energy to things, but are happy with 90%. -When something gets too hard- know when to jump ship on the idea. -Ask yourself, now that this has gotten complicated, is it worth it? I find that usually not and I make a new plan. To you it's 90% but not to anyone else. -Be willing to change your idea!! -So you don't waste time OR money. -Say you're shopping for a gift for a friend and it's killing you, you can't find exactly what you want.. know when to call it! -Doing things this way gives you DOWN TIME. You don't need to be working all the time! Now you have time to get outside and do the things you love and come back refreshed. -Stop multitasking! Do one thing and move on. It can be a way to procrastinate! -We have to stop necking our notifications like a drug. -Solution - put phone on other side of the room, silence notifications. -Start your day right- don't check email and social first thing in the day. -Write out your list ahead of time, night before or for the week. -Don't over commit- you might have to say no. -Productivity is about accomplishing your highest priorities, effectively and efficiently. -Know your first few hours of the day are your best and most sharp and productive. -For huge tasks, write down in pieces, not in a huge chunk on your to do list or it will never get touched. -Create time limits!! That's it - must be done in 30 mins or 3 hours etc. -Sometimes it's better to pay someone to do it - if you don't like doing it or it will take you a long time or it's cheaper to pay for it than your time figuring it out. -Also- stop caring so much about things that don't matter. Know whats important to you and your life priorities- and don't sweat (or spend too much time on) the rest! Sometimes 90% and DONE is way more awesome than 110%!! This podcast goes through all of it!
32 min
March 31, 2022 199. How To Be Awesome At Starting A New Chapter In Your Life
We all go through different ages and stages of life…

Whether the changes feel like they were your choice or not… Or they feel more positive or negative…

They all have something in common… They push us into a new chapter. A new chapter that we can design ourselves.

The goal of this podcast is to empower you when you're entering a new phase in life. To approach with with clear intensions and without holding onto anything you don't need from the previous chapters.

You're writing your own story, and if you don't like any part of it, the coolest part is you can start a new chapter anytime you want.

-Why start a new chapter?

Maybe you are forced to

Or you realize you are living too much in routine

Or you know you need to for your health

-Maybe you have grown kids who are moving out or moving away to college… Maybe you lost your job during Covid…

Or you aren't living a healthy lifestyle and you want to

-Types of ways to reinvent yourself...

Work change

Fitness change

Nutrition change

Clear out physical clutter

Clear out emotional clutter

-Let's talk about why it's hard…

Change is hard

You don't know what the new chapter looks like

But you do know what you will be losing

-Let's talk about some steps to get you there.

Get uncomfortable

Set small goals

-Why its essential

Because you don't want to have any regrets at 90

We are here one time - you cant stay in a job you hate for the insurance benefits or because it makes someone else proud of you

-Other episode to listen to: How To Be Awesome At Doing What You Should Do

-Do more of what you like - with the people you want to do it with- as many hours as possible. That's the goal.

-Figuring things out is a forever game - you don't have to know at a certain age and it will change!

-Stop looking backwards - your past doesn't determine your future.

Stop dwelling on your losses that are holding you back! It's over, move on! Be like Elsa and let it go!

-Whatever you want to do is absolutely possible… the question is… how hard are you willing to work for it?

-Often times people think they are lazy or tired- I just think you might not love what you are doing.

-Sometimes you just have to be patient.

-You down have to see the whole staircase… just the next step.

-There is so much power in knowing you are in control of everything. Someone in your life sucks or are negative? Limit them!!!

-You'll never know what the alternative would have been. You pick one and you never ever ever even consider to look back.

-It's all about what will you have the least regret about?

Cheers to your next chapter!
26 min
March 25, 2022 198. How To Be Awesome At Giving People The Benefit Of A Doubt
Lindsay tells the story… "This past weekend as we were leaving a mother daughter luncheon, I was bending down to pickup all the things my girls had collected through the day and I looked up to see 3 moms looking at me then turn away quickly. I was like that was crazy- they were clearly talking about me… so I processed for a second and picked up the rest of my things and turned to go and the same thing happened again. They all sort of had the same nervous look and looked away real quick- no smiles… I was oh my gosh again, what were they saying about me?? And then I took a breath and as hard as it is in that moment, I thought, maybe they were saying something nice. And if they weren't, it's their issue, not mine. My husband first taught me this years ago when a similar thing happened when we were walking to dinner together and he's like, maybe they like your shoes. And I was like… uh, did you see their look, I don't thinkkkk so. But here's the thing… if you're not going to go up and ask them and even if you do, you'll likely never know what they were saying. So your option is to accept that they were talking badly about you and spend the rest of the day talking about it and contemplating what they could be saying- my dress was too tight or who knows. OR, you can decide, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they were saying something nice OR they weren't and it's there issue not mine." Because we know… you can't control what happens to you but you can control how you react to it and how you interpret it. -We are talking about giving people the benefit of the doubt in this episode. -Have you ever had anything like this happen? We immediately think of our insecurities and decide that MUST be what they are talking about. We will never know! -When this happens - it can go one of 2 ways!! -Giving people the benefit of the doubt does 2 things- makes you walk around the world thinking people are good -And in those moments when they aren't … maybe they have some crazy stuff going on! -And if thats not the case- then how sad that they have to go home and live with it. Or they haven't been able to work through their issues yet. Whatever it is! Jealousy or insecurity … -Same with comments in social media -You must protect your headspace! You CHOOSE if you let it in or not! Giving people the benefit of the doubt is as much for you as it is for them. We hope this podcast inspires you next time you're in a situation like this to give them the benefit of a doubt and protect your headspace. CHEERS!
23 min
March 21, 2022 197. The story of how I sold my company.
Lindsay sold her company!! We are so excited for her and for this podcast where she shares her journey starting, building and selling her company, Million Dollar Tan. Listen in for interesting and inspiring stories about Lindsay's journey as an entrepreneur and why she decided to sell her business.
45 min
March 18, 2022 196. How To Be Awesome At Approaching Conflict With Ashley Bello
Today's podcast is about something some of us shy away from… and others of us charge towards… it's all about conflict. What to do when a conflict comes up. How do you decide if it's a battle worth picking? How do you start the conversation? How do you make sure it doesn't end up in a disaster? Today, Lindsay has her friend Ashley Bello on the podcast because she is incredible at dealing with conflict. Like, the best at it. She's straightforward and direct and stands up for what's right… but is also the coolest and sweetest girl ever. Lindsay wants to understand more about how she thinks about conflict and manages to address tricky situations head-on, but still comes out of it not being labeled a word that starts with a B. If you are someone that tends to avoid conflict, lean in here because we're about to change all that. We're talking about how freeing and awesome it is to approach conflict in the healthiest way possible and how to stand up for yourself or people you love or just stand up for what's right. Lindsay has 2 strategies: First, decide if it's really worth it- or is it something you just need to let go of? Next, decide clearly and rationally what you would like to get out of it. What's the best possible result at the end of it? Then work backwards. How do you decide if it's a battle worth picking? How do you start the conversation? How do you make sure it doesn't end up in a disaster? Ashely shares so many tips about how to take a beat before you respond to someone. How to have real confidence so you can approach a situation in a strong way. Never text or email to resolve a conflict. Know that sometimes time solves many things and brings clarity. How to deal with kid bullies and adult bullies. And what Ashley wishes she knew when she was 20. And LOTS of questions that came in from social media! This podcast is a must listen to so you are ready the next time a conflict comes up. CHEERS to approaching conflict in the healthiest way possible!
38 min
March 09, 2022 195. How To Be Awesome At Giving Thoughtful Gifts Under $20
Twenty Awesome Ways To Be Thoughtful Under $20! We often think that we don't have the time or money to do something super thoughtful for someone in our lives. But if we think creatively and ahead of time…we will think we will realize more often than not that we can make someone we care about feel loved and appreciated with not a ton of money or time spent. In this podcast Lindsay is sharing 20 of her favorite ways to show thoughtfulness and make someone's day. -Let's think outside a flower arrangement and a bottle of wine or a candle! All are nice gifts but we can do better! And more memorable -These are all under $20 but also aren't HARD! If we all had endless time and money we could put together these gorgeous massive gift baskets with one of each of the persons favorite things but that's just not realistic - most of the time. -The key: shows it's thoughtful and personal to them and shows effort. Is the unexpected! -For who? Friends, family, kids, teachers, doctors… anyone you think about and are grateful for!! So here are some ideas!! -Frame a picture of the person you love! -Make them a photo book -Drop something off at someones door! -Love notes! -Add a creative note to small item to give it more value Example: Sorry I sucked! -Fill in the blank book! Best! "I wrote a book about you" -Mug with a cute saying that speaks to them with something inside. -Plant gift - love trader joes or nursery -Personalized item on Etsy - search "personalized" then something they are into. For Lindsay - personalized hearts - and see what you find -Cookbook or book with post it notes from you!!! -Solve a problem in their lives! Like a supplement pill holder. Or a cool agenda book if they want to be organized! -Skincare products - maybe you know your spouse wants to wear SPF daily but hasn't found one they like… buy 2 to try out. -Games! Family games or airplane games if someone is traveling. Passport cover if you're saying have a great trip. -A treat! Or a healthy treat! Know your audience! -A few of your favorite things - with a note- "I love these things the most and I think you will too". Your favorite coffee mixer, -Make them a little kit!! Purse essentials or car essentials with little tools. -Cute hair clips or ties in a bathroom container - Home Goods is great for this. -Something for changing seasons - cozy socks for winter - snowman kit for their kids playing in the snow, succulence plants for spring, fresh veggies bag for spring! -Planning is key!!! Write it down so next time you are out cruising… you think of it… and not the morning before! -Remember important dates -Keep a running list of gift ideas SO MANY ways to give thoughtful gifts on the daily that don't cost a lot of money or time. Hope this podcast gives you lots of ideas!
28 min
March 04, 2022 194. How To Be Awesome At Maximizing Your Car/Commute Time
Today's podcast is about maximizing our time! Specifically in the car. To do lists feel never ending and the days feel so short… it's hard. What we've learned is the more intentional we are about everything we do… the more progress we have towards our goals and the more fulfilled we are on the daily and in the long term. Now this is not to say you have to be fully productive every time you get in the car. The opposite actually - maybe you need to decompress in silence during your drive… or get your mood going with your favorite loud music… or if someone is in the car with you, spend real non-distracted moments with them (well except for the driving part). The goal of this podcast is to think of your driving time not just as dead time in your day as you get from one place to another… but rather time when you can make forward motion on things. Anything that makes you feel good that is intentional, rather than running on autopilot through your day. Some days we spend so much in the car or commuting - it feels impossible to get anything else done. -Disclaimer- obviously don't drive and do things unsafely. -Write on your list night before - what podcast are you going to listen to. Rather than staying up late and listen in bed- send it to yourself and save for the next day. -So this is how car or commute time comes into this… as you're writing your to do list the night before… have a little column for "car time." Maybe its calls you can do (safely) while driving to either be productive or check in with someone you love. Maybe you know you'll be driving with your spouse or kids and want to figure out something like what someone wants for their birthday or what sounds fun to do this weekend. -Saves you that last minute scramble. -The more organized your lists are - the easier this will be. -Pick things that are idle - listen to a podcast - long calls etc. CHEERS to making the most out of your day!!
17 min

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The How To Be Awesome At Everything is a podcast about our journey to be the best that we can in everything we do. To be intentional about how we spend our time and how we treat our bodies and how…