Have you ever felt inadequate because your approach to organization doesn't match someone else's perfectly color-coded calendar? You're not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong.

Carmen opens up about her own highly organized tendencies while emphasizing a revolutionary idea: your authentic self is the perfect foundation for any positive change. Whether you make your bed daily or embrace a more spontaneous approach to life, your unique methods aren't flawed—they're simply yours. The key to meaningful change isn't in dramatic transformations but in small, sustainable adjustments that honor who you truly are.

Drawing from personal experiences—from her dancing career to her journey quitting smoking—Carmen shares practical wisdom about incremental change. Rather than setting ourselves up for failure with overwhelming goals, she suggests simple strategies: park farther from store entrances, take stairs instead of elevators when possible, or commit to just three days of a new habit. These minor adjustments don't disrupt your life but gradually build toward lasting improvements. The timeline for habit formation varies widely between individuals, so patience and persistence matter more than speed.

Most importantly, remember that you are "uniquely brilliant" exactly as you are. Everyone struggles with something, and the path to improvement isn't about fixing perceived flaws but enhancing your existing gifts. As Carmen beautifully reminds us, "You're not here by mistake. You're here on purpose." From this foundation of self-acceptance, every small step forward becomes a celebration rather than an obligation. Join us live on Friday nights at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern, and don't miss our Sunday interviews and discussions!

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Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481
Editing by Team A-J
Host, Carmen Lezeth


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