We've all been there - you start your day feeling great, everything's going smoothly, and then life hits you with an unexpected curveball.

In today's episode, I share what happened to me the other day when I came home to find two unwelcome surprises waiting on my doorstep!

Today's episode isn't about dwelling on problems - it's about the art of bouncing back.

I'll walk you through practical strategies for shifting your energy when setbacks threaten to derail your day, and share a framework you can use the next time life throws you a curveball.

What You'll Learn

• Why our initial reaction to bad news is often disproportionate to the actual problem
• The difference between processing emotions and staying stuck in negative energy
• A 4-step framework for bouncing back from unexpected setbacks
• Practical energy-shifting techniques you can use immediately
• How to separate what you can control from what you cannot
• Why setbacks might actually be redirections in disguise

Key Takeaways

The Bounce Back Framework:

1. The Pause and Perspective Check - Take a breath and ask "Will this matter in a year?"
2. The Action Assessment - Identify what you can control vs. what you cannot
3. The Energy Reset - Use physical movement, environment changes, or mindset reframes
4. The Forward Focus - Concentrate on solutions rather than replaying problems

Three Actions You Can Take Today:

• Create a personal "setback protocol" with predetermined steps for handling bad news
• Develop your own toolkit of energy-shifting activities
• Practice the 24-hour rule: feel frustrated, then move into action mode

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