Ever felt like you've hit rock bottom and wondered how to rise again? In this powerful episode of the Upward Spiral podcast, host Michelle O'Brien sits down with Tim Guest, an Organizational Transformation Consultant and the creator of "The Comeback Plan," to explore the incredible journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose after hitting life's lowest points.

Tim shares his raw and inspiring story of navigating personal loss, health challenges, and addiction, revealing the strategies he used to rebuild his life and create an epic comeback. This episode is packed with actionable insights on mindset shifts, resilience, and practical tools like journaling and visualization.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

💪 The power of resilience in overcoming adversity.

🧠 Actionable strategies for mindset shifts and personal growth.

✍️ The transformative impact of journaling and visualization.

🧊 How small habits, like ice baths and morning rituals, can lead to significant life changes.

🤝 The importance of community support and mentorship.

🛑 The benefits of experimenting with sobriety and how it can lead to increased clarity and energy.

🔑 Practical steps to plan your own epic comeback.

✨ In this episode, you'll learn:

• Tim's journey from success to struggles and his turning point.

• The impact of 2020 and how to cope with major life challenges.

• How to identify and change destructive habits.

• The importance of setting clear goals and visualizing success.

• How visualizing progress can motivate and clarify goals.

• How to conduct a habit audit to identify destructive behaviors.

• How to use morning rituals to set a positive tone for the day.

• How to use cold exposure to build mental resilience.

🔗 Connect with Tim Guest:

• www.goal.ninja 

• https://open.spotify.com/show/0WQ4ta5jvUjWufkRrVYMuu?si=25d2f77649144a32 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/guesttim/ 

🎧 Listen to the Upward Spiral Podcast:

• Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theupwardspiral

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-upward-spiral-with-michelle-obrien/id1746250079

📱 Connect with Michelle O'Brien and Upward Spiral:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UpwardSpiralPodcast

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upwardspiral.podcast/

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upwardspiral.podcast

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upwardspiralpodcast 

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:09 Tim's Journey: From Success to Struggles

06:07 Facing Adversity: The Impact of 2020

09:01 Coping Mechanisms: Alcohol and Self-Medication

12:06 The Turning Point: Realizations and Recovery

15:00 Rebuilding Life: New Habits and Mindset

18:06 The Power of Journaling and Visualization

21:01 Ongoing Challenges and Growth

24:00 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Moving Forward

27:26 The Power of Visualization in Sports and Life

30:36 Morning Rituals and Visualization Techniques

33:01 Building Small Habits for Big Changes

36:22 The Impact of Cold Exposure on Mental Resilience

39:16 The Decision to Stop Drinking and Its Effects

42:11 Compounding Changes: From Small Steps to Big Goals

45:08 Creating a Framework for Personal Growth

48:14 Conducting a Habit Audit for Better Living

51:45 Visualizing Progress and Setting Goals

54:10 Launching a Podcast and Helping Others

Keywords: epic comebacks, personal growth, overcoming adversity, mental health, alcohol recovery, self-improvement, resilience, mindset, journaling, visualization, habits, meditation, ice baths, coaching, self-improvement.

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