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Sometimes one conversation changes everything
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Hey you, “The amount of good things in your life depends on your ability to notice them.” This weekend I went to a St. Patrick’s Day run with Body Art Run Club to test whether my knee and ankle were finally ready after the marathon. I ran the mile. No knee pain. No ankle pain. But the highlight of the morning was meeting a guy named Gregg. We ended up talking about life, growth and building things that help people. At one point I mentioned the Cap10K in April, and he pulled out his phone and signed up on the spot. It was one of those conversations that reminds you how powerful simply being present, listening and connecting with people can be. One Thing to Think About This Week The people you meet when you simply show up can change your perspective. Sometimes all it takes is curiosity, listening and a genuine conversation. You never know what kind of impact a moment like that can have.
Productivity Hack of the Week Build systems to reduce friction. Motivation fades. Systems keep you moving. When you create simple routines around the things that matter, whether that’s workouts, work blocks, or creative time, you remove the resistance that usually stops people from starting. Podcast: HigherUp Podcast – Nick Komodina shared some gold, “I’m never where I am. I’m always complaining about where I am because I’m focusing on where we have to go next.” Sheeeeeeh…. Right?! App/Tech: TickTick — scheduling time blocks really helps make time for the little and big things Video: My Austin Marathon YouTube video is live. It captures the full race experience and what it felt like to push through something that once felt impossible. Life Snapshot Personal Wins: Running that mile pain-free felt like a big step forward. Family Moments: We had a warming hot tub play date as a family while Ledger and I were in the water and Mads was our personal attendant getting us drinks, towels and chasing down toys L would throw in the pool. Vibes Life Update: The house is fighting off yet another viral bug of sorts with coughs and congestion. It’s laughable at this moment but we’re still trying to hard to focus on the positives in the sour moments. It’s easy to get so focused on the next goal that we forget to appreciate where we already are. Pause long enough to notice the good things happening right now. (I really hope you take time to do this this week). Fun P.S. Working out with a toddler nearby adds a whole new level of difficulty. Ledger’s gym routine currently includes sneaking stickers into my water, toy weights everywhere, and climbing directly onto my back mid-exercise. It’s still so fun watching him copy all my movements and want to follow along. Gosh he’s just the best! If this week taught me anything, it’s that the best moments often come from simply showing up, being curious, and talking to people. You never know whose life you might impact — or whose story might remind you that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Keep showing up. Keep asking questions. Keep bringing your energy into the rooms you walk into. It matters more than you think. “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Hebrews 10:24 Talk soon, 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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Creator & Coach passionate about simplifying life and making progress that sticks. I share practical tips and stories to inspire joy and fulfillment. Click subscribe to join in on the journey!
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