šŸ‘‘ Impossibility is an opinion

Plus: Build a habit scorecard

Whatā€™s up, Hustlers! 

Impossibility is an opinion, and usually a wrong one.

The next time doubt creeps in, flip the script and ask yourself: Why not me? Why not be the one who takes the leap, runs the extra mile, or builds something bigger than whatā€™s been done before? The limits we accept are often the ones we never question.

Letā€™s challenge those limiting beliefs. Letā€™s rewrite the rules.

Xx Robin

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 .WHAT Iā€™M CELEBRATING. 

Womenā€™s History Month ā¤ļøā€šŸ”„ Iā€™m grateful for a lifetime of strong women showing me whatā€™s possible. Now, I get to pass that fire forward. Iā€™m making sure Athena knows there are no limitsā€”just opportunities waiting to be claimed.

This month, Iā€™m reflecting on the women who shaped meā€”their resilience, hustle, and unshakable belief that we belong in every room we step into. Iā€™m writing down their stories and lessons, starting with my mom. She recently retired after 40+ years in medicine, breaking barriers as the first Latina in many rooms. She proved you can be both a mother and a doctor, a caregiver and a badass. Now, as a mom, Iā€™m committed to showing my kids they donā€™t have to choose just one identityā€”they can be all things.

Take a moment to reflect on the badass women in your life. Put their stories on paper and let their strength fuel your next move. ā¬‡ļø 

šŸ“ Who are the women who paved the way for you? What lessons did they pass down, and how are you carrying that legacy forward?

 .WHAT Iā€™M BUILDING. 

My Habit Scorecard šŸ“ Lately Iā€™ve been thinking a lot about habits and how they align with our identities. The things we do daily shape who we becomeā€”so why not track them? Enter: the Habit Scorecard.

Hereā€™s how it works:

1ļøāƒ£ Track your day: In the notes on your phone or a journal, write down everything you do in a dayā€”brushing your teeth, grabbing your coffee, working out, scrolling social mediaā€”no habit is too small.

2ļøāƒ£ Review your list: After 24 hours, go through each habit and ask yourself: Is this bringing me closer to the identity I want?

3ļøāƒ£ Score it: Add a (+) for habits that align, a (-) for those that donā€™t, and a (+/ā€“) for neutral ones.

Most habits will be neutral or positiveā€”but the negatives? Thatā€™s where the opportunity lies. Those are the patterns that might be holding you back, the ones that deserve a second look. Replace just one negative habit with something that moves you closer to your goals, and over time, those small wins will stack up. šŸ’Ŗ 

 .WHAT Iā€™M READING. 

Atlas of the Heart by BrenĆ© Brown šŸ“• I'm a huge fan of BrenĆ© Brown, and this book is a game-changer. It explores 87 emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. You know that feeling when something is weighing on you, but you canā€™t quite put it into words? This book gives you the tools to name your emotionsā€”because once you name them, you can start to process them.

Recently, Iā€™ve been thinking about how emotions stick with usā€”sometimes longer than we realize. Have you ever carried a feeling for days without realizing how much weight it was adding? Iā€™ve started using a simple rule: If something is still bothering me 24 hours later, thatā€™s my cue to address it. Say something. Write it down. Talk it out. Within 48 hours, I make sure Iā€™ve released it so Iā€™m not holding onto energy that isnā€™t serving me.

What emotions are you carrying that youā€™re ready to unload?

Question: As a mid-40s woman I know I need to prioritize strength training but all I am motivated to do is cardio. When I schedule a strength day, I typically will not get out of bed to do it and instead default to cardio. Any advice?

- Emily

Answer: First offā€”props to you for moving your body and recognizing that strength training deserves a spot in your routine. The key is to meet yourself where you are and make strength feel just as non-negotiable as cardio. Here are two things to keep in mind:

1ļøāƒ£ Stack it with what you love. If cardio is your go-to, start with a quick run or ride, then transition into just 10-15 minutes of strength. Over time, youā€™ll build the habit without the resistance.

2ļøāƒ£ Change the story. If ā€œstrength dayā€ feels like a chore, shift the mindset. Strength training is the fountain of youth. Think of it as training for longevity, injury prevention, or simply feeling stronger in everyday life. Lifting weights isnā€™t taking away from your fitnessā€”itā€™s adding to it.

Start small, stay consistent, and remind yourself: Youā€™re not losing your cardio edgeā€”youā€™re gaining strength for the long run. šŸ’Ŗ

ā€” Robin

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Thanks for reading, Hustlers. Go out there, pivot with power, and stay curious about whatā€™s next.

Xx Robin ArzĆ³n

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