Ever heard the expression, when we make plans, God laughs?

Well, that sums up my week.

In this week's episode, you'll hear all about how to navigate life's unexpected interruptions, especially during busy times (which really, is just about all of the time).

Drawing from my personal experience with a sprained ankle and a boring story to go along with it, I explore the common tendency we have to push through difficulties. But it turns out that it has consequences.

In this week's episode, you'll discover:

• When challenges happen, the importance of accepting reality, making a plan, and asking for help.
• Why it's necessary to balance our needs with others.
• How to resist the societal pressures we might experience to overextend ourselves and burn out.
• My tips on managing denial, setting guiding principles for crises, and embracing discomfort for our long-term well-being.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: When Life Throws Curveballs

01:22 Common Reactions to Unexpected Events

03:57 Accepting Reality and Seeking Help

05:35 Creating a Balanced Plan

06:05 Overfunctioning vs. Underfunctioning

07:45 The Importance of Self-Care

15:19 Personal Story: Sprained Ankle Lesson

21:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

If you need any help navigating some tough situations going on in your life. Please reach out to me at KimberlyKnull.com.