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Jogging Strollers, Transparency and Trying Again
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Hey you, This week was a bit of everything—family chaos, coffee runs, jogging stroller drama, and a much-needed reset with myself. I learned (again) that sometimes, the biggest shifts start with the smallest frustrations… or in my case, a $20 Facebook Marketplace fail. Let’s reset, shall we? One Thing to Think About This WeekTransparency matters. At work, I caught myself typing something based on assumptions—and deleted it. I paused. Asked the right question. Dug deeper. And that moment reminded me: the easy answer isn’t always the right one. This applies to life too. Are you being honest with yourself about how things are going? Where you’re headed? What you’re avoiding? Transparency isn’t just a work thing—it’s a self thing. Celebrate Your Wins
Productivity Hack of the WeekGoogle Images + comment sections = underrated problem solvers. I was about to lose it trying to fix a “previously enjoyed” jogging stroller I just bought… then stumbled onto the exact solution from someone in the comments. It was tucked away in a comment of a video I found by using the Google Lens feature in the Google App. You can search things based on a photo you took. Moral of the story: before tossing something out (physically or mentally), try searching smarter. What I’m Into This Week
Life Snapshot
One Last ThingMadison and I got a bit…. transparent this week about how I haven’t been living up to the bar I’ve set for myself. The bar i've set is so high, but i've been there before. It's all about finding the place you can be while navigating your current circumstances. I look at it like a number one selling album. Was that stage of your life just a 1 hit wonder, or are you capable of hitting that bar when seasons change? It’s wild looking back at your week(s) and realizing, I’ve been letting work, lack of sleep, and stress take more from me than they deserve. But this week reminded me: when you know better, you can start doing better. New goal is to stop letting tasks steal my joy. Awareness is key. You see it. You feel it. Now choose to change it. Or don't..... and sit with that reality. Fun P.S.We had dinner with friends who also have babies, and it felt like the most refreshing thing. When I say “refreshing”, I actually mean, unfinished stories, 5 second random conversations that get cut off, a confused server, a spilled drink, wet shorts and a birthday cookie cake only one kid ate. But, just hanging with other parents, swapping snacks and stories, and letting the chaos be part of the fun was actually so joyful. P.P.S. My latest Podcast episode is out. This one is very special because we get to learn about Alex and his journey. He is walking over 2,500 miles from Austin to Oregon to the place his best friend took his life. You can find out how you can follow his journey or support the cause in the video description. Let me know—what’s one thing you’re being more honest with yourself about this week? See you in the next one, Trina 💛 P.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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Creator & Coach passionate about helping you simplify life and make 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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