One Hour Past Bedtime…
It’s late. The house should be quiet. I walk into the kids’ room—Eladris, Celeste, and Luna are still wide awake, buzzing with energy.
I say, “It’s time for bed.”
They say, “Okay, but WAIT—you gotta hear our plan! You’re gonna love it. We’ll never be on screens again!”
I pause. I listen.
And what follows is the most unhinged, hyper-optimized, fully nude lifestyle pitch I’ve ever heard.
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The Grindset According to My Children
All of this is done completely nude, but the way…
Here’s their proposed daily routine:
7:00am – Physically leap out of bed.
7:01am: – Make epic protein burritos with a tall glass of milk – No sitting. Only calf raises.
7:15am – hygiene and prep for the day.
8:15am–12:15pm:
- Hour of squats
- Hour-long plank
- Hour of pushups
11:15am: Protein salad – No sitting. Only calf raises.
11:30am – Hour-long bike ride.
12:30pm – Four-hour run.
4:30pm – Protein pasta bake and protein shake – No sitting. Only calf raises.
5:00pm – Four-hour punching bag session.
- Saturdays: Sparring to the death.
*** Closet converted into a first aid station for post spar revival – obviously since clothes aren’t needed anymore… duh.
9:00pm – Physically leap into bed and sleep instantly.
Final upgrades:
• Replace meals with a G-tube – save time and reduce skipped nutrients
• Add IVs in both arms for hydration at bedtime.
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The Mic Drop
As I stood there, blinking in disbelief, Eladris looked me dead in the eye and said:
“We just gotta turn our mindset into a grindset, Mom.”
And honestly? That line stuck.
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Mindset vs. Grindset: A Real-Life Take
Let’s be clear:
I’m not endorsing nude bike rides or death matches in the hallway.
But the spirit behind their pitch? That desire to do better, feel stronger, and take control? That’s real.
What Is a Grindset, Really?
• Mindset is your internal compass—how you think, reflect, and respond.
• Grindset is your action engine—how you show up, build habits, and push through.
Turning mindset into grindset means:
• Choosing growth over perfection
• Building routines that honor your energy
• Creating systems that support autonomy and joy
• Celebrating effort, not just outcomes
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Final Thoughts
The bedtime grindset pitch was ridiculous.
But it was also brilliant.
It reminded me that motivation doesn’t have to be serious—it can be playful, chaotic, and deeply personal.
So here’s to turning your mindset into a grindset—
One protein burrito, one leap out of bed, one magical spell card at a time.
