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When life gets messy (literally), here’s what I do…

by Rebecca Ryan
Oct 12, 2025

 

Hey Friend,

You know those days where nothing seems to go as planned?

You’re juggling work, kids, errands, and dinner—trying to keep all the plates spinning—when suddenly, life happens.

 

For me, it was a burnt hand, a can of enchilada sauce splattered everywhere, and my son’s perfectly timed deadpan: “Well, that’s unfortunate.”

In that moment, I had a choice. I could let frustration take over—blaming the sauce, the schedule, even myself—or I could step back and realize something bigger: Life isn’t out to get us. It just is.

 

That moment (and my very saucy kitchen) reminded me of an important lesson: circumstances are neutral. It’s our perspective that shapes our experience.

And that’s exactly what I’m diving into in my latest blog post.

 

If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, or feeling like nothing ever goes right, you won’t want to miss this one.

 

In this post, I’m sharing:
✅ How to shift your perspective when life throws you a curveball
✅ What to do when things feel out of control
✅ A simple mindset shift that helps you actually let go of the small stuff

 

Because, in the end, it’s not about avoiding the mess—it’s about how we respond to it.

 

Talk Soon,

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