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Finding My Rhythm (Even with Coughs and Chaos)
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Hey you, This week flew by. Like… blink and it was Sunday. It was a week full of congestion, coughs, and me desperately trying not to lose my voice. Hot lemon water basically lived inside my Owala bottle all week. But even with the chaos of being slightly sick, work events and a packed schedule, there were a lot of little moments this week that reminded me what I’m really working toward. And that brings me to this month’s intention: Rhythm. Because the life I want only happens if my systems make it easy to show up for it. One Thing to Think About This WeekThis week I kept thinking about friction. The goals we want in life rarely fail because we don’t want them badly enough. They fail because our systems make them hard. So this month I’m paying attention to everything:
Even small things like waking up at 5am. The last two mornings I woke up at 5… and just stayed in bed until 6. Slowly convincing myself I didn’t really need to get up. But I know the truth. I’m better when I take care of my body and mind first. If I want to be present for my family, show up strong at work and build the life I’m chasing, I have to treat my body like the gold blessing that it is. Rhythm creates that. Celebrate Your Wins
Productivity Hack of the WeekThis month I built a “Fun List” in my journal. Not goals. Not tasks. Just experiences I want to try and make time for. Things like:
It’s simple, but it makes life intentional. Because productivity isn’t just about getting things done. It’s about making sure life actually happens while you’re doing it. What I’m Into This WeekBook: Think and Grow Rich - I’m still working my way through this one. It’s one of those books where every chapter feels like it deserves a pause and reflection. Playlist: Casa Loma on Spotify - This playlist is a whole vibe. Cozy, calm, reflective. Perfect for journaling, cleaning the house, or just slowing your mind down. Tea: Sleepytime Tea - Mads and I ended most nights this week with hot tea while trying to fight off the coughs. Sleepytime tea definitely won the week. Life SnapshotSaturday was one of those simple, perfect days. Ledger pulled out his toy mower while I mowed the backyard. Mads has flowers growing from seed and set up a bird feeder, so we spent time watching birds and checking on the little sprouts coming up. We cleaned the pool, swept the patio, and just hung out outside. Later we did a quick run to the gas station for snacks. I grabbed a Celsius (my current caffeine addiction) and got Ledger a water bottle with a suction lid. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. Sometimes the best days are just the ordinary ones. One Last ThingThis month I’m focusing on Rhythm. The rhythms that make me stronger. The rhythms that make life easier. The rhythms that move me toward the person I want to be. Because the goals we want don’t happen by accident. They happen when the small daily actions start to flow naturally. “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things.” 1 Timothy 4:8 Fun P.S.Spending time at another friends house with a kid while watching Ledger have the time of his life. He walked into their house unafraid or shy. He immediately asked if he could play with the legos and continued to give the baby all the toys. Literally so many toys. It was so fun and relaxing just to hang out with friends in a home with no true agenda, just to spend time with one another (and eat fajitas). ClosingIf this newsletter resonated with you, send it to someone who might need a small reset this week. And if you’re trying to build better rhythms in your life too, hit reply and tell me one habit you’re focusing on this month. I’d love to hear it (forreal… hit reply) Let’s just enjoy this. — Trina Miss a post? You can view all Newsletter posts here. Interested what my 1:1 coaching looks like? Check out my website transformwithtrina.com 🎧 Want more? Catch this newsletter on the podcast too:
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