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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 9 MIN

Episode 116: Living in the Middle of the Mess

from Your Next, Best Step

Your kitchen is behind plastic sheeting, the coffee pot has relocated to the living room, and there is a refrigerator in your entryway. Or maybe the mess is not drywall at all. Maybe it is a season where everything feels half-finished and nothing feels settled.This episode is about finding your footing when you are living in the middle of the mess. You will learn:Why an unfinished, disordered space wears on your body more than a single hard day doesWhat a sense of control actually does for your stress, even when your circumstances do not changeHow to feel steady in the in-between, before the beautiful after arrivesScripture: Psalm 138:8Research note: Classic and current research on perceived control and stress (Langer & Rodin; Lachman & Weaver).Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.

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Your kitchen is behind plastic sheeting, the coffee pot has relocated to the living room, and there is a refrigerator in your entryway. Or maybe the mess is not drywall at all. Maybe it is a season where everything feels half-finished and nothing feels settled. This episode is about finding your footing when you are living in the middle of the mess. You will learn: Why an unfinished, disordered space wears on your body more than a single hard day doesWhat a sense of control actually doe...

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