How to Use Your Mind as a Powerful Tool When Things Don't go as Planned: A Very Bad Week in my Life

This is a special episode because it is one that I recorded for myself AND for you guys!Today is Thursday and let me start by saying that the last 4 days of my life have NOT gone as planned. We all have hard days. Life is challenging, right? But, have you ever had one of those weeks’ where it seems as if literally everything is going wrong?That was my week just a few days ago! Starting Sunday night leading into Thursday, it has been QUITE a week to say the least.Why...? My tiny apartment full of toilet water, major car troubles, problems at work, and just dealing with my own anxieties and mental health battles. In this podcast episode, I take you through my week of challenges and disappointments. Later in the show, I share how I am learning to control my emotions, bounce back from setbacks, and navigate life's hardships with a mindset of optimism and hope for the future.I hope this podcast episode makes you laugh (believe me, it will), but is also the inspiration, advice, and encouragement that you need to hear! Even when life drags you down, you have to learn to use your mindset as a powerful tool to take control of challenging, unexpected circumstances and remain strong!Be sure to listen until the very end of the episode as I answer a listener's question relating to the detrimental effects of caloric restriction on hormone function and sleep. Also, if this episode made you smile, please let me know by sending me a direct message on instagram (@yoitskenslo/ @fitness4fortitude), and please rate, review, and follow Curls & Courage on any major podcast platform to support the show :)Your support means the world to me!Curls & Courage is now accepting guests for the podcast. Please join the waiting list here.00:01-2:58 Introduction: the start to a very bad week in my life2:59-8:11 My 500ft apartment is flooded with toilet water! 8:12-12:45 Tip # 1: the power in pausing, taking a breath, and determining a plan of action when dealing with life's unexpected challenges 12:46-14:20 Dealing with poor mental health days14:21-14:50 My tire is flat!14:51-16:40 Tip # 2: the power in learning not to stress about things out of your control 16:41-18:10 My coaching services: work with me in achieving the best physical and mental health possible! 18:11-21:10 Managing work issues and MORE car troubles 21:11-23:38 Tip # 3: the power of a mindset shift, gratitude, and optimism 23:39-26:41 Episode wrap up: how to use your mind as a powerful tool in navigating life's challenges 26:42-27:00 Listener Q & A: Can caloric restriction over a period of time effect your hormones and sleep as a female? 27:01-29:33 How extreme caloric restriction over a long period of time damages your health and hormone production Purchase 1st Phorm high quality supplements here: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks