How To Be Awesome At Everything

Lindsay Dickhout
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How To Be Awesome At Everything

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 the thoughts that we think and words that we say create the world that we live in. What started as a folder of life lessons to share with her kids one day has become a podcast with over one million downloads. Always with a growth mindset, Lindsay presents topics that she thinks are worth hitting pause on life to focus on. She shares her successes (and failures!) in business and in life and her journey to be awesome at everything.

  1. APR 2

    321. How To Be Awesome At Not Snipping At Your People

    Here are some key strategies to help you plan ahead, manage stress, and respond with patience instead of snapping at your loved ones: Why We Get Snippy & How to Prevent It Lack of Time = Lack of Patience – When we’re rushed, our tolerance drops. Planning ahead creates space for calmer interactions. Stress & Overload – When our mental/emotional load is too heavy, small things set us off. Managing stress proactively prevents snippy reactions. Not Meeting Our Own Needs – When we’re tired, hungry, or overstimulated, we’re more likely to react negatively. How to Plan Ahead to Avoid Being Snippy Buffer Time in Your Schedule – Give yourself 5-10 extra minutes before key transitions (leaving the house, dinnertime, bedtime routines) to prevent feeling rushed. Set a “Reset” Ritual – Before engaging with your family or team, take 30 seconds to breathe deeply, reset your mood, and remind yourself of how you want to show up. Identify Your Triggers – Notice when you’re most likely to snap (e.g., right after work, during morning chaos) and create a strategy for those moments (deep breaths, stepping away, music, or hydration). Pre-Communicate Expectations – Set clear expectations with your family/team about transitions or tasks to avoid last-minute stress (e.g., “We’re leaving in 10 minutes” vs. “Hurry up, we’re late!”). Use “I’m About To Be Snippy” Signals – Recognize when frustration is rising and call it out before reacting: “I need a second,” or “I feel overwhelmed, let’s pause.” Plan for Self-Care Daily – Even 5 minutes of alone time, movement, or quiet time makes a difference in emotional regulation. Create a Stress-Reducing Environment – A calm home or workspace (organized, decluttered, good lighting) reduces external stress triggers. Sleep, Food, Water Check-In – Low blood sugar or exhaustion makes snippy responses more likely. Prioritize good sleep, hydration, and balanced meals. Practice the 3-Second Rule – Before responding snippily, take three seconds to pause, breathe, and choose a response that aligns with your best self. Quick Fixes in the Moment The Smile Reset – Physically smiling (even if forced) can shift your mood. Walk Away Before You Snap – Give yourself 60 seconds to reset. Turn Snippy into Funny – If you feel irritation rising, flip it into humor instead of frustration. I hope this episode helps you to reframe your approach to stressful interactions so you can respond as the best version of yourself.  Have an awesome day!

    24 min

  2. MAR 18

    320. How To Be Awesome At Tracking Your Best Days To Design More Of Them

    This episode is all about documents your highs in life, so you can create more of them. As a person who’s thought a lot about joy and happiness and fulfillment - if we just try to simplify all of that - I really think it comes down to stringing as many awesome days together as you can. Identifying what made you feel the happiest, the strongest, the most fulfilled… all of it. You probably know I’m obsessed with designing our days rather than letting our days just happen and all of that starts with first figuring out what we actually love, have the most fun doing and what and who makes us feel our best. My goal in this episode is to help you develop a quick and easy system to keep track of your most awesome days and then create more of them. TIPS! -keep a notebook next to your bed- just for this. -take notes on what you did or didn't do you a day when you go to bed feeling awesome. -take notes when you’re body feels especially good, rested etc. **because when you know what fuels your days best, you can plan for more days like this. It works so well!  Reflect back on this journal when you feel off or need a push or feel lost! Link here to my planning system for designing your days and your life! https://lindsay-dickhout-7734.mykajabi.com/ultimatecourse CHEERS to designing your life of lots of awesome days!

    24 min

  3. MAR 14

    319. How To Be Awesome At Being Unaffected By Chaos

    Today we are training to be unaffected by chaos!   How to get through it without anxiety or stress or losing your cool.    I love topics that make us make a plan ahead of time, so when we are in a situation like this, we react exactly as we want to because we’ve thought through it ahead of time.    We aren’t reacting out of emotion, but out of a place of control and strategically.  You probably know I always talk about reacting based on what you want the outcome to be, not how you feel in the moment.   We’re applying that concept to this situation and also digging into how to guard your inputs and avoid exposing yourself to unnecessary chaos or stress.  And for the times we can’t control it, how we will keep our composure which gives us power in any situation.    We’re going to take a step back and figure out what our mantra to ourselves will be - mine is “this will not take me down.” Because we can handle much more than we think we can!

    22 min

  4. MAR 11

    318. How To Be Awesome At Having A Succeed-Or-Die-Trying Attitude

    This podcast topic might seem a little extreme, but I honestly think it’s the difference between planners and doers. Between amateurs and pros.    It’s this attitude that I will succeed at this or I will die trying. Said differently - I won’t stop until it works.    Because everything takes a long time and it will eventually work if you try hard enough and do enough repetitions and fail enough and learn enough lessons.    Sometimes the original plan is what ends up working and sometimes you pivot 50 times and keep adjusting the plan until it’s the winning plan.    I think this way of approaching anything you want to accomplish makes it so much easier because it’s accepting that it will be hard and sometimes painstakingly hard. But it’s removing the… if this works or it might    It’s like … I’m all in going pro at this. It’s what I really want and I’m giving it 110% effort. I will succeed or I will die trying.     -Success is inevitable if you refuse to quit. Most people fail because they stop. If you keep going, you win by default. -It’s supposed to be hard—difficulty filters out those who can’t handle it. If it were easy, everyone would do it. The challenge is what makes success valuable. -The only way to fail is to stop.  As long as you’re moving forward, you haven’t lost. Keep adapting until you figure it out. -Skills and results compound over time—most people quit before they see the returns. The people who succeed are the ones who endure long enough for compounding to take effect. -Suffering is the price of greatness. You can either endure the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. One leads to success; the other leads to failure. -Successful people do the work even when they don’t feel like it. Motivation is fleeting. Discipline and consistency win. -Your mindset determines your outcome. If you truly believe you’ll succeed no matter what, your actions will reflect that belief, and success becomes inevitable. -Obsession beats talent every time. The most successful people are those who refuse to stop, not -There’s always a way—your job is to find it.  If one path doesn’t work, try another. Resourcefulness is more important than resources. -The greatest competitive advantage is enduring longer than everyone else.  Most people give up when it gets tough. If you don’t, you’ll be the last one standing—and that’s who wins.   CHEERS to charging towards your goals with this succeed or die trying mindset!

    17 min

  5. FEB 27

    317. How To Be Awesome At Saving An Hour A Day

    Most of us feel like we simply don’t have enough hours in the day to do all the things.  To do the things we WANT to do and also the things we HAVE to do.  Today we are talking through overall strategies we can use to make the most out of our days… and also very specific examples of ways you can do things more efficiently so that you simply have more time.  If we can eliminate decision fatigue, schedule specific times for tasks, do things faster, do things ahead of time, eliminate things that don’t need to be done and batch work similar items together - we will wind up with the extra time we’ve been looking for!   Let’s dive into all the ideas and find the extra time you need!  Let’s go!  One question that people ask me often is… how do you get so much done?  And it makes me so happy because I work at it constantly and I love talking about it.  So let’s do it.  Best tactical way to see where you are spending unnecessary time - for one week- keep a log of what you do every 30 mins.  Can be just a few words- but you’ll find out real fast where the lag is!  -Only touch things once  -Be ready for the day - clothes laid out, morning routine set (keep a list yesterday)  -Have a wind down routine and stick to it  -Have a plan for the day ready when you wake up. -It’s easier to avoid distractions and stick to the plan.  -If something takes 2 minutes or less, do it right away, don’t add it to a list.  -Batch similar items together. Answer your emails all at once.  -Have a system that you use to run your days.  -Limit decision fatigue with things like meals and getting dressed.  -Create a “home” for everything in your home. So much time is lost finding things. -Automate anything that can be like bills, etc. -Unsubscribe from emails you don’t need.  -Turn off notifications you don’t need. -Work on sprints for high focus. 25 mins on, 5 mins off. Pomodoro technique. Set a timer.  -Outsource or delegate- virtual assistant, babysitter time, grocery delivery.  And more specifically…  -On emails -On laundry -On groceries -On getting ready in the morning -On prepping for your morning- know what you will wear and eat.  -On household clutter - set a timer for 10 mins a day to declutter- then big piles never come up.  -On replying to texts and emails- use voice to text and do them twice a day.  -Set-up tomorrow the night before!  Setup priorities so you have a clear direction when you wake up and other people don’t decide for you how your day will go.  Episode 259 is a very specific one on how to save time by not running errands.  We live in the greatest time ever to be alive and there are just so many opportunities and so many ways we can be distracted and wander around or we can be hyper focused and productive.  Let’s work to find that hour a day then fill it with things that make us feel so fulfilled and awesome!

    30 min

  6. FEB 14

    316. How To Be Awesome At Becoming Unoffendable

    There is this incredible freedom that comes when you simply cannot be offended.   You have more inner peace, stronger relationships and just more joy in your days.    In order to never be offended by something someone says, I think we need to first put them in one of two buckets, then unpack from there.  They are either in your inner circle or not in your inner circle.    If they are - then you love them unconditionally and you know they aren’t perfect, just like all of us, and we have bad days or bad moments or less than ideal reactions.  Or we let our own issues come out and onto someone else.  You know the bond you have and the person they are at, at their core, and you aren’t going to catastrophise it.    And if they aren’t in your inner circle - it’s not worth your energy.  There’s no reason to put weight on whatever it is when they aren’t your do-anything-for-crew.     And here’s the main thing - we know that 90% of judgment or criticism or rude comments comes from peoples own thoughts about themselves… not actually about us. And it’s through the lens they see the world through.     It’s about getting to a point when your own opinion of yourself weights more heavily than anyone else.  It’s this deep confidence and ability to reframe the situation that is key.    I think it is totally a super power if you can get to where you simply aren’t offended… and that’s why we’re podcasting about it today!

    26 min

  7. FEB 7

    315. How To Be Awesome At Designing Your Days Using The 2.0 Habit System

    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.

    58 min

  8. FEB 4

    314. Really Awesome Valentines Ideas!

    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!!

    32 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 the thoughts that we think and words that we say create the world that we live in. What started as a folder of life lessons to share with her kids one day has become a podcast with over one million downloads. Always with a growth mindset, Lindsay presents topics that she thinks are worth hitting pause on life to focus on. She shares her successes (and failures!) in business and in life and her journey to be awesome at everything.

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