How To Be Awesome At Everything

How to be awesome at taking a personal day.

So it's basically one recharge and reset day. Where you do all the things you've been wanting to do but don't have time to do. Maybe it's super productive or maybe it's a full relax and recharge day.

So you have the kids covered, or you take a full personal day from work… whatever your daily obligations are… they are covered and you have the whole day to do what you want to do.

Here are a few ideas that Lindsay gives for what your personal day could look like:

✨Yoga and movies

✨Purge closet

✨Take an online course

✨Try out some new recipes

✨Make photo books

✨Get a massage and/or facial

It should be whatever you feel like you're missing in your days now. That's what this day is. It's YOUR day for what YOU need. Design your day ahead of time with no obligations and nowhere you have to be.

Cheers to your personal day!

Today Lindsay is talking about actually asking what you want for this holiday season.

Why to ask for what you want:

❤️ it makes it easier on them

❤️ it cuts down on the cutter or things you don't need

❤️ ask for things you actually could use or really want

❤️ it sets you and them up for a successful holiday

How do you do it?

❤️ be reasonable and give price point options

❤️ tell them your sizes/colors

❤️ tell them your shopper if you have one - or who helps you when you go to look

❤️ tell them what you don't want/need or don't like

Then…

❤️ be genuinely grateful for what you get

❤️ realize life is long, if it doesn't pan out perfectly, sometimes it's best to realize they tried and don't ruin the time.

We hope you have such a great holiday season with your family and friends and get a few special things that you want too!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

On today's show, Lindsay talks about how to get out of the cycle of trying to please everyone around you. It's so easy to be completely consumed with trying to gain the approval of others. And to want everyone that you come in contact with to think you are a "good person" or an "awesome mom" or a "great employee" or whatever it is. But in this, often we end up needing other people's validation in order to feel worthwhile and loved.

Our intentions are good, but suppressing who we really are and what we need is a one way trip in feeling out of control, overwhelmed and exhausted.

On this podcast channel, Lindsay talks all the time about productivity tips. But the truth is - if you struggle with this at all - the most effective way to reclaim control of your life is to begin to accept who you truly are, and to express yourself in the most authentic way possible.

No facades to please others.

No settling for less.

No apologies.

Just being who you are and doing what you want.

Because here's the thing… it's just a colossal waste of time.

Allowing other people to determine how you operate my life is incredibly inefficient, but even worse, it can result in a lot of unhealthy behaviors that Lindsay outlines in this episode. Behaviors like…

1. No boundaries. No idea how to say no.

2. Perfectionism

3. Put yourself last

4. Expect others to return the favor

5. Holding yourself back.

6. Living in fear.

So many people feel like happiness is just out of reach throughout most of their life, but don't know why. Once you figure it out – it can change everything for you.

One of the first steps to becoming authentic is to allow yourself to take an honest look at who you really are, without the filter of others' opinions.

As you go through this process, Lindsay explains that you may learn these lessons…

1. No one is perfect. Strive for excellence instead of perfection.

2. Learn to embrace the messiness and the vulnerability of real life.

3. You can open up and be vulnerable with your flaws and strengths and opinions.

4. You learn how to utilize your "bad" traits in a healthy way, instead of constantly trying to deny, avoid or run away from them.

5. You boundaries with others and stop doing things out of obligation.

6. You stop expecting others to meet your needs too.

7. You learn that trying to be everything to everybody isn't going to get you anywhere.

8. You stop trying to pretend you're something you're not. Accept your shortcomings and stop judging yourself for not having it all figured out.

9. You'll compassion for others who are also struggling.

10. You'll stop trying to control situations to avoid confrontation.

Lindsay shares all sorts of strategies and tips for moving away from suppressing who you really area and focusing on expressing yourself in the most authentic way possible.

We all know how one person can make a difference and change the life of others by volunteering. But what isn't always talked about is what volunteering can do for YOUR life.

As non-profit work has become a big part of Lindsay's life, she's been surprised to learn how much it's enriched her life in so many ways.

It's given her a greater sense of perspective and gratitude but it also gives her that feeling like she's contributing to the world in some way. And it helps when she's in a funk or in a moment of life transition or when she feels like she's sort of failing at everything or trying to sort things out.

It brings happiness and clarity and… it's the best practice and making sure you don't sweat the small stuff. When you have a lot going on, and you're helping others, you just don't care about what someone's cousins mom said about you. It just doesn't matter. You have so much more to do and to give and to worry about. This one is all about how helping others actually helps YOU.

Here are some of the key points Lindsay covers:

️It's really all about perspective. And you don't care about stupid shit.

️It's also great because you can make new friends and contacts.

️It makes you more social and just sort of worldly and helps you not live in too sheltered of a world.

️Volunteering as a family - shows your kids first hand how they can actually make a difference.

️For Lindsay, it keeps her grateful, like actually really grateful. When she has a shitty day, she's able to snap herself out of it quicker because she's like Really Lindsay? Come on, that sucked but we are good girl.

️It can teach you valuable skills - which can translate into career experience and job skills.

️One thing to mention though is that it can be heavy on the heart.

️The best part- all you need is passion and positivity - those are the only requirements.

️It's great to get outdoors and volunteer, especially if you have a desk job.

️It can provide you with a renewed sense of creativity, motivation and vision that carrels over to your professional and personal life.

Cheers, to all the good that comes from volunteering!

Lindsay is a big fan of meal prep because when it comes to healthy eating, the one strategy that always works is planning ahead. Lindsay talks about how she does meal prep a little different than the traditional way. Rather than preparing meals for the week, she preps ingredients twice a week. This saves a ton of time in the kitchen and gives a ton of variety with my meals for the week.

Lindsay is sharing the tips she's learned for preparing healthy ingredients so I eat how I want to to fuel my body but it also doesn't get boring and hard to stick to the healthy eating plan.

After we prep, all it takes is a little creativity to combine the ingredients together with items you have in your fridge and in your pantry. Lindsay spends 1 to 2 hours prepping food twice a week and then she can whip up a delish healthy meal in about 10 minutes at any time. So you're eating healthy and saving time. And we're fully here for both of those things!

Today we are talking meal prep.

Here are a few topics Lindsay covers:

🥘 This whole process that we are going to talk about today makes healthy eating convenient and saves you time.

🥘 Roasted veggies

Mix a bunch that are similar so their cook time is the same.

I'll do brocolli - 25 mins in 425 oven

Carrots and butternut squash take 45 mins at 425 so I do them together.

🥘 Remember to cook with Avocado Oil and anytime you are using it without heat- use Olive Oil.

🥘 Slow cooker ideas!

🥘 Steam veggies

🥘 You can bake sweet potatoes then cut them into "toast"

🥘 You can buy or make your own homemade hummus and almond butter

- just roast almonds then let them cool them put them in my Vitamix.

Roast 4 cups of almonds for 10 mins, let them cool then blend on high for one minute.

🥘 Chop veggies for dipping in hummus and soak in water - VEGGIE sticks! Chop all at once - its so much easier than washing.

🥘 Use paper towels at the bottom of your glass containers if it's an item that you feel like it needs it. But make sure you don't use anything with colors or dies since it's touching food.

🥘 You want to use glass containers - and let your things cool before putting them in the fridge.

🥘 You can cut bananas then put almond butter on… then add almonds and chia seeds and some cranberries

🥘 You can add your chicken to your noodles and add marinara sauce to it

🥘 You can do a simple veggies with chicken plate

🥘 Toss lots of the ingredients in a salad

🥘 You can always add nuts and hemp seeds and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic.

🥘 You can use your sweet potato toast with smashed avocado and microgreens and whatever you want on top!

🥘 SO when you are hungry you see all this healthy stuff staring at you and you chose that over hot Cheetos and Oreos.

🥘 It just makes it so much easier to heat healthy.

🥘 I buy organic ingredients -I get that this isnt always an option

If you are eating the skin, try to get organic.

That's the rule of thumb.

CHEERS to healthy food prep for easy and yummy healthy meals quick style!

Do you want to know the best hack for having awesome days? Surround yourself with awesome people!

This podcast is all about your inner circle- the people you talk to the most and spend the most time with.

We're talking it in two ways… first, the importance of nurturing relationships that matter to you and not just getting in the routine of having your spouse or your boyfriend or your kids as your closest people… but also the importance of friends and what different people bring to your life.

Lindsay is opening up and sharing the mistakes she made in her 20s when it came to friendships and how it's really helped her grow and make sure she never makes the same mistakes again.

We're also talking about auditing that inner circle. Lindsay really thinks the saying is true… you become the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. So let's be intentional with it. We're talking about creating an awesome inner circle of people that motivate you, that inspire you, that listen without judging you… all of it!

Here are some of the key points Lindsay covers:

Energy is contagious! Positivity is contagious, negativity is contagious.. it's all contagious… so let's make sure you're around the people

Start trimming your friend group and start adding to your friend group based on who you want to be.

It's so true… who you hang out with is the best predictor of who you become.

Confidence is contagious. It's all contagious!!!

What do you want? People who are gossiping or people who are negative… or people who are changing things… and learning and volunteering.

Add one new winner friend and cut one negative friend.

If it's a close family member- just talk to them less.

The power of social media - you can DM people and be motivated- you can listen to podcasts - you can watch TED Talks…. There is no more excuses for how you grew up or negativity around you…

You get the choice- and you have to get away from toxic people.

Do you have one person in your life that sort of messes you up everyday?

Team dynamics - you know how one negative person on a team can bring the whole team down? Is that happening in your inner circle?

You might not even realize just HOW MUCH your inner circle affects you.

Let's be intentional with it! Cheers, to your awesome inner circle!

This is it!! Your holiday guide for awesome gift giving!

We're talking about giving the most thoughtful gifts, gifting on a budget, supporting local businesses, not buying just to buy… and doing it all in an organized way so you actually enjoy the process and it's not stressing at all.

It's one big planning and ideas chat all about holiday gifting!

Here are some key points Lindsay covers:

Shopping small businesses

Making lists and keeping organied

Have extras

Get lots of your favs

Check out Lindsay's gift guides

Don't over buy just to buy

Think about personalized things

Think about things people will use all the time

Teachers - look at their favorites page

Gift cards with a gift

No classroom things … or supplies… no home decor items or knick knacks or jewelry

Get one personalized thing instead of lots of little things - it goes a long way

Keep notes of what people mention or like

Don't get what you want them to have - get what they would like most

CHEERS! To giving thoughtful gifts all year round!

It's hard for us, as full grown adults to navigate all the changes and emotions related to COVID. I really can't image being a kid going through it.

Lindsay has been researching strategies and ideas for how we can best support our kids during this time. And that's what this podcast is all about. Lindsay's top 30 tips for helping your kids navigate COVID in the best way possible.

Lindsay talks about how she's more worried about the mental health affects of COVID, than the actual virus for them.

It's so important to slow down and take time to listen to them, create new fun family traditions, to get outside and adventure, to celebrate little things and rather than cancelling everything- modify it in a way that you feel comfortable with. We're taking about setting a good example because they can't be better than you are.

Lindsay talks about playing music in the house, rather than having the news on. Focusing on what we can do, not what we can't do. It's different but also awesome. Let's go!

Here are a few tips Lindsay covers:

1. Be flexible and patient
2. Facetime friends and family
3. Routine - plan downtime
4. Be open and honest - through school closing etc.
5. Quarantine friends - make small pod & see how you can comfortably hang out with people
6. Listen to them and let them feel the feelings
7. Self care for kids- as important as it is for adults!
8. Little celebrations!
9. New traditions - like Sunday night family movies
10. Keep it positive, don't make a big deal about things
11. Work on life lessons - laundry, send mail, make smoothies
12. Don't cancel everything - modify
13. Don't let them be afraid - remind them it's temporary and empower them
14. Find masks they like
15. Set a good example - they can't be better than you are
16. Nightly talks
17. More reading - start a book series
18. Get creative outside
19. Give everyone space - it's a lot of together time
20. Don't freak out or make a big deal
21. Find afternoon activities that are going on outside that are comfortable
22. Music in the house - not news!
23. Special treats and experiences at home
24. Make the holidays a big deal! Decorating, crafts and baking
25. Virtual classes
26. Open communication - it's okay to feel sad
27. Have something to look forward to
28. Focus on what you can do
29. Be flexible on what they need - adjust based on what they tell you
30. Celebrate!! In little creative ways

Question- does your home feel like a relaxing oasis? Like if you come home from a long day, does it feel like a nice breath of fresh air?

Lindsay talks about how hers didn't. She had too much stuff… and didn't realize how badly she needed a purge.

Lindsay is sharing everything she's learned about purging and how to do it the right way. So that your home feels how you want it to feel. Less stuff, more organized and you feel more calm and relaxed like you're completely in your happy place.

She's breaking down the three steps that she followed to reach this level of organization through purging that was a game changer for her. First, get rid of anything in your house that you don't love or use. Then, organize what's left in a way that really works for you. And step 3, stop buying more shit. Before you buy something, think about whether or not it's just going to add to the mess in the long run.

Purging is so much more than just taking time to go through things. It's emotional and complicated and she's getting into all of it in this one!

In this episode, we are talking about party details. The little things that make a celebration extra special.

Whether it's an adults birthday or a kids birthday, or a holiday party… Lindsay is going through lots of ways to make it special and memorable.

It's all about those little details and that doesn't always mean it has to be expensive. Some of Lindsay's favorite details from events that she's thrown aren't pricey at all- it's more about the creative thinking and the personalization and sometimes, getting crafty with a glue gun.

This episode is packed with lots of ideas to make your next celebration unique and personalized and fun! We're talking about everything from the invitation to a little goodbye gift or treat and everything in between.

Here are some ideas Lindsay talks about:

Incorporate photos into party details

Pictures in frames through the years

Chalkboard signs to personlszie things or hire someone to make signs

Balloons - on your own or with help

Banners - custom or bought as is

Backdrops - wrap in wrapping paper - make a wall out of balloons

Rent things from a wedding planner

Do one big search for inspiration first!

Activity ideas!

Make your own carnival games

SO many fun ideas for your next party!!