In this episode, I shared one of my takeaways from a recent Ultra Mastermind retreat, hosted by Brendon Bruchard, a high performance speaker and best-selling author. He talked about how frustration can lead to burnout or bitterness. I took this topic and ran with it, applying it to work, family, and personal life. I shared examples of how it shows up in my life and yours. I talked about who we become when we are frustrated, and how we don’t want to stay in that negative, disempowering energy. Our frustrated self is not our best self. I shared three ways of releasing frustration that can help you feel better faster.

“What frustrates you? Can you identify it? Can you think about it, and can you start to deflate it? Because even just identifying it and recognizing it takes some of the power away from it that doesn't creep up on you and surprise you that you actually know that that's something that frustrates you and that you want to get better at it.” - Trina

Key points:

• Frustration is a common experience in both work and home life, and recognizing its sources is the first step to addressing it.

• The way we talk about our work and home life—whether we focus on challenges or opportunities—shapes our experience and energy.

• Burnout and bitterness often stem from unaddressed frustration; taking ownership and recalibrating your mindset is essential.

• There are three strategies to release frustration: mentally (journaling), emotionally (venting to a safe person with boundaries), and physically (movement or productive activity).

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In this episode, I shared four tips for organizing, leading or hosting ANY event – from a bridal shower, to a family gathering, to a community fundraiser, to a work retreat, or a conference. This can be used in your personal or professional life to create a better, easier experience for you and your guests. We’ll dive into preparation, plan b’s, positivity and presence as ways to create a successful event. I shared my recent experiences with organizing an open house for work and hosting an upcoming women’s retreat. I hope my examples help you envision your next event and arm you with tools to feel more calm and confident at the host.

“Things are not going to always go to plan in your event, right? We can't control every circumstance, and you can't have thought through every detail. But how do you react or act when something goes off the rails?” - Trina

Key points:

• Being prepared for the event will alleviate unnecessary stress. Being prepared is not the same as obsessing over every small detail.

• Creating “plan B’s” ahead of time will help you enjoy the event more. What could go wrong and how will you react to that? From the weather to cancellations to scenarios you simply can’t dream up, your reaction matters.

• Staying positive will help you roll the punches of event, even when someone says something that throws you off. Choose not to overthink or create unnecessary stories.

• Being fully present at the activity or event is a gift to yourself and your attendees. Try to disconnect from technology. Have conversations and participate as the others do.

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In this episode, I share stories and lessons on an area of life that matters to all of us — friendship. I discuss how to honor, but differentiate friendships that are built on a circumstance or a chapter of life, from those that are built to last time, distance and life experiences. This is a great episode for reflecting on the types of friendships that you have in your life, and to think about what you value most in your friends. You can do some soul-searching on what you bring to your friendships, which ones might be worth pouring more energy into, and what relationships might have lost their strength or connection. It’s important to have friends to do daily life with, who know what you have going on at work or home without a ton of explanation. These are friends to catch up over lunch, go for a walk, go to a workout, or hang with your families, etc. Those kinds of daily friendships knit us together with others in our community. It’’s important to have another level or layer of friends who you trust and value on a deeper level that you know love you without jealousy or judgement.

“Certain friendships in your life and mine. These are friendships that last the test of time. They last distance, miles, states in between you, and they last through different and even difficult life experiences.” - Trina

Key points:

• Lasting friendships are those that withstand time, distance, and life changes, providing mutual respect, love, care, and trust.

• Friendships can be based on different life stages or circumstances, and it's natural for some to fade as life evolves, while others remain strong.

• The most enduring friendships are built on genuine support, lack of jealousy or judgment, and a shared desire for each other's growth and happiness.

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