I Missed Me… So I Showed Up


Hey you,

This week’s been a tug-of-war between everything: work deadlines, business dreams, family life, fitness goals—and honestly, just trying to remember what matters most.

It’s been a little blurry. A little messy. A little… off.

But something shifted.

And I think it started with that 3.25-mile run (or that much needed phone call).

One Thing to Think About This Week

What if the version of you you’ve been missing is just waiting for you to show up again?

I’ve been ghosting myself lately.

Not fully checked in.

Not really being the coach, the creator, or the human I know I am.

But awareness is power.

And this week, I decided to stop floating—and start running.

I used the Runna app, grabbed my Garmin, and hit the pavement.

No distractions. No obstacles. Just me, the road, and the camera rolling because I knew I was making a video out of it.

And for the first time, I felt like I wasn’t just running for fitness… I was running back to me.

Celebrate Your Wins

  • 🎥 I filmed and completed a run with intention—3.25 miles straight, no obstacles, no breaks. Just effort. And purpose.
  • 💻 Had such a dope Podcast with Alex. Can’t wait to share it with you
  • 🧠 Had a solid alignment chat with my boy Jay. We both agreed to do 3 runs a week and track together. (call your friends more..... and your family)

Productivity Hack of the Week

Make a plan you’d want to follow.

I used Runna to schedule my runs, but what really got me out the door was the plan to turn it into a video.

That small shift—tying your goal to something exciting, creative, or public—can be the push you need.

Need to do something hard?

Make it fun.

Make it visible.

Make it part of something bigger than the task itself.

What I’m Into This Week

  • App: Runna (game-changer for actually following a run schedule without hating it)
  • Supplement: Creatine — my one loyalty (even my wife drinks Creatine every morning)
  • Mindset Shift: “I don’t need to be perfect to lead. I just need to show up as me—consistently, honestly, willingly.”

Life Snapshot

  • Work: It’s been heavy—big meetings, new systems, and a lot of context switching. I’ve been trying to give energy to my goals in the leftover moments, which has been a struggle.
  • Business/Personal: I’ve been floating. No new content. No outreach. But I’m ready to change that. Personal goals took a back seat to idk what or why.... but here I am, hopping back in the drivers seat.
  • Lifestyle: Poor Hank was extremely sick from eating Charlie’s Chicken & Rice. 3 vet visits later, some meds and I think he’s on the mend.

One Last Thing

If you’ve been ghosting yourself lately—mentally, physically, emotionally—

You’re not broken.

You’re just waiting for the nudge to drive again.

So here it is: grab the keys.

Even if the tank isn’t full.

Even if the road’s foggy.

Because you still know how to drive. Right?

Fun P.S.

Ledger and I set out for tacos and coffee—but ended up on a little detour to our new favorite spot. He got starstruck watching someone play basketball (like, full-on jaw drop) and was just bopping around taking in the world like it was Disneyland.

Watching him explore, light up, and just be is one of the greatest joys of my life. I can’t believe I get to call him my son (video pleasure here).

If this hit home… reply and tell me where you’ve been ghosting yourself lately.

Or better yet—what’s one thing you’re doing this week to get back in the driver’s seat?

I’m right here with you. Let’s stop waiting for the “right time” and just start—messy, honest, and in motion.

Talk soon,

Trina 🖤

P.P.S. Want more? You can view all Newsletter posts here. Interested what my 1:1 coaching looks like? Check out my website transformwithtrina.com

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