Show Notes – Turn Your Mess Into A Masterpiece:

• Do you ever feel like your life has become a bit messy or have you encountered a setback, illness, or injury that’s left you wondering how things are going to get better?
• Example of a friend and college who turned her mess into a masterpiece.
• Something good can come from those messy moments in life.
  • Tip #1: Ask yourself questions like…
    • How might I use that difficult situation to help someone else?
    • Will that situation help me relate to others in a better way?
    • Do I have more compassion and empathy as a result?”
  • Tip #2: Be aware of your mindset.
    • No matter how messy life has become, it is never too late to turn it around.
    • Today is a new day and the perfect time for a fresh start.
    • Eliminate the “too late’” mindset.
• When going through negativity it’s very common to feel stuck.
• How to get unstuck and regain control of your life:
  • Consider: Where are you right now? Where do you want to be?
    • GPS example
    • Easy to get wrapped up in drama and frustrations.
    • Take a step back, take a breath, and calm your mind.
• Find clarity and direction so that you can quickly and easily set and achieve goals, no matter where you’re starting from today.
  • If there were NO limits, what would you choose?
    • The only limits we have are those we place on ourselves.
    • You have the answers within you.
    • If the path forward isn’t clear, what steps can you take now to move in a positive direction?
    • Take action, small steps daily add up to big results
    • Walking & writing examples
    • Journal – write down all the ideas you can think of
• Shift in perspective/ beliefs can lead to the biggest breakthroughs:
  • Become aware of your initial thoughts when something goes wrong
    • Do you go to the negatives or the positives?
    • Suggested belief adjustments:
      • You are perfectly imperfect. You are exactly where you are for a reason; this is where you need to be for right now.
    • Ask yourself, “What have I learned and how far have I come?”