Let’s catch up!   I feel like I’ve learned lots of life lessons lately that I think will be interesting and valuable… some tips and take-aways and things to think about.   I don’t do storytime podcasts often because I always try to bring up topics that I think will bring the most value and it’s much less about me and much more about YOU!   But for this period of life, a catch-up episode seems like the jam.  So let’s go!  

252. Let’s catch up…

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This is how you don’t wake up one day with a marriage where you don’t communicate or connect. This is how you don’t wake up one day unable to easily walk up a flight of stairs..    It’s called course correcting and I think it’s the answer to how we focus on little things daily to support the big things that matter most to us.    It’s adjusting as we go.  Not letting things spiral until we hit rock bottom then need an extreme plan to get back on track.  It’s being present and noticing things when they are off - in all buckets of your life.  Health, finances, relationships… all of it.    This is your plan for course correcting and compounding small habits that gradually lead the life you want. It’s our daily plan actually for designing a life that you love.      The 1 in 60 rule! If a pilot takes off headed to their destination and they are just one degree off course, every 60 miles you fly with that error moves you one full mile off course. So you can see that even a slight variance from accuracy can create a real issue.     This is all about small decisions that you make everyday.    You don’t just wake-up one day with a bad marriage or a disconnected relationship with your child, it compounds over time.    And on the flip, you don’t just wake up one day feeling like your healthiest and strongest self.  It all compounds over time.    But the best news is - this makes it feel manageable. It’s constant focus and attention everyday.    It’s knowing your goals and priorities.    In my Ultimate Master Course and also in the 2.0 Habits System, I focus SO much on figuring out what you love and don’t love because I think most people just don’t ask themselves the questions!    Here’s that link if you’re interested:  Course- https://lindsay-dickhout-7734.mykajabi.com/2-0theultimatemindsetmastercourse 2.0 Habits System & Weekly Books- https://lindsay-dickhout-7734.mykajabi.com/the-ultimate-mindset-master-course-1   I created a system to focus on daily habits because after reading every possible habits books and really studying the topic at a deep level, I realized that we just need to set ourselves up to do the daily things.  To do the things that bring us closer to our goals or the person that we want to be and NOT do the things that take us further away from it. 

290. How To Be Awesome At Course Correcting To Design A Life You Love

This episode is all about sneaky procrastination!   Because I think all of us in some ways trick ourselves into thinking we are doing the thing- that thing you want to do or need to do - the hard thing that will bring you growth in the way you want - whatever that thing is for you right now.    And instead of actually doing the thing - we do a whole host of things like - make lists, we say we are planning, we talk about it, we do endless research on it OR we avoid it completely and go refold drawers or something.    I am going to read you the best short article I’ve read on the topic and we’re going to unpack it so you can apply it to your life in real time.    Why do we let ourselves get distracted or procrastinate when something feels hard or uncomfortable?  What are we doing to trick ourselves to think we are working on it when actually we just aren’t doing the thing?   I read this article by Strangest Loop called    things that aren't doing the thing      Here it is:     Preparing to do the thing isn't doing the thing. Scheduling time to do the thing isn't doing the thing. Making a to-do list for the thing isn't doing the thing. Telling people you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing. Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing isn't doing the thing. Writing a banger tweet about how you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing. Hating on yourself for not doing the thing isn't doing the thing. Hating on other people who have done the thing isn't doing the thing. Hating on the obstacles in the way of doing the thing isn't doing the thing. Fantasizing about all of the adoration you'll receive once you do the thing isn't doing the thing. Reading about how to do the thing isn't doing the thing. Reading about how other people did the thing isn't doing the thing. Reading this essay isn't doing the thing. The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing.  -------------------    You can dress it up however you want  But the work just needs doing    Ultimately - it’s hitting play and recording the podcast or starting the blog or lifting the weight or making the first healthy meal.    We are motivated by the avoidance of discomfort.    Figure out - what is the discomfort?   Often times, have no idea what the discomfort is - we are just avoiding it.    If you have a hard email to write, you might refold and entire set of drawers to avoid doing the thing.    Or if you get to a hard point in writing a book - when it gets hard - we reach for our phone for distraction. WHY Because we are avoiding the discomfort.  Ask- WHY am I avoiding this? Maybe you need more research. Don’t keep banging your head. When you become aware of the discomfort - you make a plan to attack it.    I’ve heard Steven Bartlette say it in this way…  What is the psychological discomfort I am avoiding right now?      Write down - what is the THING.  Unpack it.     WHY it’s important to force yourself to do the actual thing… because it’s the only thing that matters in becoming the person you want to be or reaching the goal you want to achieve.    Thank you for listening!  Have an awesome day! 

289. How To Be Awesome At ACTUALLY Doing The Thing

 This concept is so freeing… ready?   It’s good to feel sad, angry, stressed… because it’s part of being human.  Those emotions that we tend to label as negative emotions and judge ourselves for feeling are not the problem.  The actual problem is the label, not the emotion itself.    And here’s the best part, the way you get through those emotions- the sadness or the stress is by not trying to feel the opposite but by simply not labeling these emotions as good or bad.    When we label our emotions, if often makes those emotions bigger.  If you feel jealous and you feel badly about feeling jealous, it gets bigger.  If we shift to this new emotional awareness and acceptance for our feelings, we recognize that all emotions serve a purpose.  By having the non-judgements attitude toward emotions, we move through emotions faster and solve problems more efficiently.    It makes us more emotionally resilient and have healthier coping strategies, which is so much more awesome than running yourself down about how you feel.  Let’s unpack it!        Here are the things we go through…    -Your actions matter more than your feelings. We think that we need to feel a certain way to be that type of person.  BUT that’s where we get it twisted.  It’s the actions you take.  If you want to be honest   -For a lot of these character traits we think that we need to feel a certain way, but it’s the actions you choose despite how you feel.    -We think that we need to feel a certain way to be a patient or honest person.  But it’s the actions you take, regardless of these feelings.    -By labeling emotions, they get bigger.    -Emotional awareness and acceptance makes you recognize that they all serve a purpose.     -What is the lesson with this emotion? Have curiosity and compassion    -This is so essential for navigating the challenges in life.  To have resilience and self-awareness is key.     -Emotions are neither good nor bad; they're simply messengers. It's our interpretation and response to them that shapes our experience.     -Instead of labeling emotions as positive or negative, view them as signals guiding you towards areas that need attention or growth.   -Every emotion serves a purpose; it's about understanding what that purpose is and how you can use it to your advantage.”     -Don't judge your emotions; acknowledge them. They're a reflection of your inner state and can provide valuable insights into your thoughts and behaviors.”       -Embrace the full spectrum of your emotions. By accepting them without judgment, you empower yourself to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and clarity.         -Your emotions are like the weather—they come and go. Rather than trying to control them, focus on cultivating a mindset that allows you to adapt and thrive in any emotional climate.     CHEERS to allowing yourself to FEEL ALL THE FEELINGS without judgment so you can navigate life in the most awesome way possible.    

288. How To Be Awesome At Not Labeling Your Feelings Good or Bad

I feel like most people would say they tired. Today, yesterday, most days.   I’m really interested in this.  Are we actually tired or are we sort of not excited by what we are doing most days?  And if we are tired, is it because the days are too full and we are doing too many things orrrr is it because we aren’t setting ourself up to feel rested and rejuvenated.   Either way, we need to solve it because we can’t complain that we are tired and not do anything to change it.   In this episode, let’s figure out what’s up.  Are you actually tired or are you overwhelmed or underwhelmed with life right now?  The awesome news - I’m sharing strategies for tackling both.   Let’s get you un-tired so you can be where your feet are and live your days fully.     First, let’s figure out why you’re tired.   1.  Actually tired  Strategies- get more sleep, get better sleep, hydrate with electrolytes, no screen before bed, no food just before bed, create best sleep environment, stick to a schedule.   2.  Not excited with life / overwhelmed / underwhelmed   Strategies- ask yourself the hard questions  Make the changes you need to, have the conversations you need to, do the things you know you should.    3.  In this lazy habit pattern  Just like momentum brings momentum, non-momentum brings non-momentum  Strategies- small steps to move more - get going - exhaust yourself    CHEERS to getting un-tired and living your most full life.

287. How To Be Awesome At Not Being Tired All The Time

Today we are taking the complicated out of eating mostly whole foods and high protein at home in a way that makes you feel full and energized. It’s taken me so many years of learning and spending money on experts to help me figure it all out. Now every persons body is different of course but I’m sharing lots of ideas of you to chose from to eat in a way that reduces inflammation in your body and helps you be your healthiest and can help you lose weight, all while feeling satisfied.    I’m giving you a grocery list to follow to make it all simple and not so complicated.    Because this is what I know… most people aren’t eating enough protein and are eating too much processed foods. Most people say they are tired and often times we want to  healthier but it’s hard to know where to start. I also know that we must have a strong plan in order to stick to our goals.   So this is our plan for eating to feel our best in the short term and long term. Eating for energy and longevity and the part I think that most people miss with this - buying organic and grass fed items are always more expensive than the regular but if you prep it the right way, it is absolutely less expensive than ordering in.    And if you know me you know there are some awesome healthy treats in the plan too, because that’s what makes it sustainable in the long term. We are full and satisfied and know it’s not at all a diet, but rather a lifestyle to feel our best.   Let’s go!      Here is your grocery list   *Grassfed ground beef or steaks  *Organic ground chicken or turkey  *Organic pasture raised eggs *1 organic butter lettuce  *1 organic head of iceberg lettuce  *1 organic rotisserie chicken  *Veggies like zucchini, onions, peppers  *Avocados (1 per day) *Berries  *2 large organic greek yogurts    Then some throw ins to make all of this sustainable  *Siete toritilla chips  *Grain free tortillas  *Grass fed organic cheese, raw if possible  *Organic dark chocolate  *Raw honey  *Bananas & peanut butter      And to cook it in…  *Avocado oil  *Coconut oil  *Olive oil    How to make the money go the furthest!    Protein amounts... An egg has 6g of protein  A chicken breast as about 40g of protein  One pound of ground beef has 65g of protein  Some seeds can be great too like hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds   So if your goal is 1g of protein per pound of body weight- you can divide out how much protein you need per meal. My goal is 120g per day so I plan for about 40-50g per meal and I have 3 meals.   I think the KEY to all of this is to base your meals around protein and mostly whole foods. Get some veggies and some carbs and you’re nice and full and happy!      Other options based on preferences! *Halibut or salmon -always wild caught  *Canned tuna or chicken  *Flax seeds and chia seeds  *Protein powders!      Take this list with you to the grocery store!   XO Lindsay

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