Truth is, life isn’t as tangled as we make it seem. We pile on expectations, swirl in comparison, and drown in fear of missing out or falling behind.

But beneath the chaos and confusion, there’s a quiet voice—the voice of clarity you’ve carried all along. It knows exactly what to do.

I recently found myself stuck in the middle of a mess with my house and the oak tree incident.

But in that moment, where I gave myself permission to feel all the feelings and experience my ups and downs, I realized that I knew what needed to happen. Yes, there are a ton of things, but it’s just like anything else. You do it one step at a time.

But minutes and hours before that, I was caught in my own web of destruction. Doubt was creeping in, while discouragement led the way with vigor. How am I going to get myself out of this mess?

Then it hit me: I already knew. The key was to come back to what I know and take it one step at a time.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Come back to what you know!

If you’re stuck in a similar messy drift of doubt or discouragement, here are three powerful moves that will ground you and give you direction without drowning you in overwhelm:

1. Name the Feelings Without Judgment
   Stop running from frustration, discouragement, or self-doubt. Give yourself permission to feel those emotions fully. Naming them shrinks their power and clears mental space. Instead of fighting the resistance, acknowledge it: “I’m overwhelmed and unsure right now.” That simple act breaks the vicious cycle. It’s the starting line of your comeback.
2. Break Your Next Steps Into Tiny Chunks
   When the to-do list feels like a nightmare, it’s a sign that you’re looking at it all at once—your brain’s worst enemy for focus. Strip your tasks down to the smallest possible steps. Instead of “fix the house,” pick one thing like “call a tree removal service” or “clear the living room floor.” Celebrate those small wins. Momentum starts with a single step, not a giant leap.
3. Return to Your Core Strengths and Past Wins
   What have you tackled successfully before? What skills or mindset helped you then? Remind yourself that you have faced challenges and found a way through before. You carry the tools, wisdom, and grit needed right now. Grounding yourself in your own history builds confident forward motion, without the noise of fear. Let go of what if, and look at what now!

Nothing about getting unstuck requires reinventing yourself. You’re not starting from scratch—you’re coming back home to what you already know, stripped of the noise and distraction. It’s that simple. It’s that real.

So, when your mind races and your body aches from busyness, pause. Breathe. Come back to what you know.

Step by step, feeling by feeling, you’ll find your way out of the mess and into the momentum you’ve been craving.

“Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!“