EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 23 MIN
EP 15 | When Best-Laid Plans Meet Challenge
from Mindset in Mayhem · host Carla Mardell
The Art of Saying No | The Essential Guide to Cultivate Saying No SkillsDownload a copy here: https://www.mindsetinmayhem.com/sayno Episode 15 ShownotesEvery so often, the best plans go up in flames. Most of us meet that gap between expectation and reality with overwhelm, frustration, or guilt, especially when juggling family, work, and everything in between. But what if you could meet that gap with grace instead of grind?In this episode, I share how I navigated a chaotic week with shifting priorities, and how to see emotions as data, not disasters. You’ll discover the simple shifts that kept me grounded, and what I teach my clients too - learn to identify the gap that creates overwhelm and the practical steps to move through it without losing yourself.What You’ll Learn:* How the gap between expectation and reality fuels overwhelm.* Why emotions come with stories, and why those stories aren’t always true.* A 6-step process to feel emotions in your body so you can act rationally, not reactively.* How expanding your emotional vocabulary creates more choice and clarity.* Why self-kindness in the gap is your secret weapon.This episode is for you if:* You’re tired of feeling like life’s chaos defines you.* You want tools to stay centered when plans fall apart.* You’re ready to create more ease without sacrificing what matters.* WANT MORE?Download The Art of Saying No | The essential guide to cultivate the skill of saying nohttps://www.mindsetinmayhem.com/sayno Other episodes you may like:Resources & Links:* Follow me on Instagram @mindfulnessinmayhem* Explore my EFT and self-care tools for emotional first aid.Next Step: If this episode resonated, share it with a friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindsetinmayhem.substack.com
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