In this episode of Doing It Messy, Ruth shares what a freezing ocean swim taught her about identity, nervous systems, and commitment.

If you’re someone who edges into new decisions slowly — or dives straight in — this is a reflection on how understanding your natural tendencies can help you design better priorities.

Your messy move this week? Take thirty strokes.

Do you ever get really inspired and wish you could do everything? Then real life hits you like a tonne of bricks? This episode is about that.

Adapting when nothing goes to plan.

Welcome to doing it messy, where I take my values, identity, priorities framework and apply it to my real life. I do things imperfectly, and chat with you about it along the way.

Today I talk about a marathon gone wrong, strength training, and what to do when two of your values come into conflict. It’s not perfect, but it’s progress.