Buckle up because today's episode is one part tough love and one part warm hug. I’m giving you my exact recipe for getting a fucking grip, and there are muffins involved… just trust me.

On the day of recording this, I woke up in peak Sad Girl mode, and after getting kicked by my child all night, I knew it was the perfect day to talk about how to get it together when you feel like absolute trash.

TOPICS & TANGENTS

— Why you should treat your days like recipes

— The difference between de-stressing and removing stress (game-changing, I swear)

— A confession related to my Sephora birthday gift[s]

— Why waiting until Monday to get your life together is a scam

— Habit stacking and how it’s more effective than a complete overhaul of your life

— Doing what works for YOU instead of blindly following other people’s advice

— What it means to swallow a frog (apparently it’s not as common a saying as I thought)

— BONUS: Two proven strategies for getting a fucking grip after a break up

POINT OF THE STORY

You CAN get a fucking grip. It won't be easy, but if you focus on getting a little bit closer each day and doing what works for you, you definitely will.

GIVEAWAYS

How many times did I say the F-word in this episode? DM me your guess on Instagram @pointofthestorypod, and you might win a cute little prize!

Love you, mean it. 🖤

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— I said “down bad” so many times I might as well link the song.

— Book Recommendation: The Wedding People

This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro