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Sure hope you’re well and truly awake because we’ve hit the halfway point of 2025! In honor? I’m presenting you with some of my “HALFWAY HACKS”—practical pillars I’ve ingested after 6 months.
1. ELIMINATE EGO, TRAIN TENACIOUSLY
How have I learned this? By just consistently throwing my effort out there. One of this year’s best mothering moments? In the rain on a saturated sand volleyball court. Why? Because Jordan and I committed to ten serves a day no matter the circumstances. It wasn’t cute. We weren’t cute. I had to use a commander frequency, bleeding mascara and curly hair. She may have actually been so scared she got the ball in! But that’s reality.
Don’t “trend train”, “truth train”. As one of my favorite podcasters says, “You can’t skip steps.”
Coast guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan just saved 169 people from the raging floods in central Texas. It was his first operation! When asked how he did it? He replied that he simply relied on his training. The ABC anchor said, “But that’s training, this was crisis!” Ruskan explained that he trained for reality every day. He knew that he HAD to save the kids. He added that their bravery kept him going.
2. DON’T MULTI-TASK WHILE IN MOTION
The scar in the middle of my forehead reminds me of this every day. Run clubs? Awesome. Taking a picture of the sunset while running? Recipe for injury! Stop if you must execute a task with the phone. Here’s the link to all the gory details if you missed it!
3. BUT DO WALK BACKWARDS AND USE “WAZE”.
When I ran track at Ole Miss we used to do 100 meter, backward high knees in our warm-up. I always loved the contrary challenge! Turns out spies use this tactically!
“From a Former CIA Operative”
As for the WAZE app? It not only signals hazards but keeps you posted on cops hiding like spies in the bushes!
“WAZE Cheer!”
4. STEAM LEAVES
This is the greatest thing ever for sinuses! I’ve tried so many “natural” remedies with “meh” results. But the Koalas are onto something with the Eucalyptus leaves. Simply bring a pot of water to a boil and then remove from the eye of the stove. Add a few drops of essential eucalyptus oil, and inhale the steam. It’s anti-inflammatory and it decongests. It’s now part of my morning routine and is helping so much 😄
“Fresh!”
5. ACTIVATE GEN-ALPHA LOGIC
I’ve learned to never underestimate an 8-13 year old. It turns out that those shorts on YouTube and gazillion groups chats may contain a layer of common sense. For instance, want to cinch your tee? Use a hair tie, Mom! The list is endless.
Practicality is rizz. When my bike imploded on Jordan while she was riding, my mind went racing straight the conspiracy theories. Do you think some bully sabotaged it at the park? Did you let anyone borrow it? Were you doing wheelies?
Our friend Gunner chimed in. “It was most likely just loose bolts.” Yeah, it most likely was. There’s a grounding here I need to access.
“Who’s the real Dinosaur? 😂
“A collective mind cortex stirs innovation.”
So what are some of your “Halfway Hacks”? Share’em! We grow stronger when we exchange ideas with each other. The scriptures say in Proverbs, “Start with God. The first step in learning is bowing down to God.” (1:7) The book goes onto read, “Do yourself a favor and love wisdom. Learn all you can and then watch your life flourish.” (19:8)
This is training! Checked ego, and a true try at improvement! Let’s have a learned and lovely week!
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