I hope you're all doing well! I'm doing a short episode this week because I'm officially on vacation.

Wherever you are and whether or not you're in the midst of holidays, I want to leave you with a question this week that you can absolutely journal on. I actually find this question helpful to ask in the moment, especially when I'm feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed or irritated.

Besides my thoughts, is everything okay? I think I got this question from the author James Clear, and I absolutely love it. More often than not, we're doing okay, and it's our perspective on what's happening that is creating our overall experience. And when we know that it's our thoughts or perspective creating our experience, we give ourselves a chance to make adjustments.

And if you ask yourself that question and you find that the answer is NO, everything is NOT okay, you give yourself a chance to tend to your needs or ask for help.

Thank you for listening and I'm sending you love where you are!

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When my husband goes out of town, I have a little tradition: I pick a show we wouldn’t normally watch together and plow through an entire season. This time, I chose the show Alone. I ended up loving it so much that I knew I had to bring it into today’s podcast episode.

If you’re not familiar, Alone is a wilderness survival show where contestants are dropped into extreme conditions to see how long they can last. As I watched, my coach brain kicked in (as it always does!), and I started thinking: How does this apply to real life?

Thankfully, most of us won’t ever face a wilderness survival scenario. But the challenges contestants face on Alone reveal some powerful lessons about resilience, adaptability, and mindset that we can learn from.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing five key takeaways from Alone and showing you how to apply them to your own life:

1. Energy Is Finite—Spend It Wisely: Focus your energy on what truly matters to you, and don’t waste it on things that drain you unnecessarily.
   
   
2. Success Requires Both a Plan and Adaptability: Plan for the results you want, but be ready to pivot when life throws you a curveball.
   
   
3. You Are So Much More Capable Than You Realize: Challenge yourself to push past your perceived limits—you might just surprise yourself.
   
   
4. Mindset Matters: Your attitude can make all the difference. Practicing positivity can help you overcome even the toughest challenges.
   
   
5. Keep the Big Picture in Mind and Allow Yourself to Change Your Mind: Life isn’t static. When your priorities shift, it’s okay to give yourself permission to change your mind.
   
   

Mentioned on the Show:

• Reality Show Life Coach Podcast
• Courageously Unconventional podcast, Changing Your Mind is a Sign of Growth, Not Flakiness

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• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
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Being able to make decisions and giving yourself permission to change your mind is essential if you want to transform your life. Without making intentional choices, you’ll often find yourself stuck in a cycle, experiencing the same things over and over again.

If you’re happy with your life as it is, that’s amazing! But if something feels off, staying on autopilot can lead to years of feeling unfulfilled. True momentum comes when you take responsibility for your choices and decide to act.

If you’re grappling with a decision that feels impossible to reverse, remember: most decisions aren’t permanent. Allow yourself the freedom to change your mind and create a life that aligns with your future dreams — not one shaped solely by past decisions.

Connect with Lynn Grogan:

• If you’re curious about coaching and want to experience it for yourself, sign up for a free 1:1 private coaching session with me at https://lynngrogan.com/work-with-me/
  
  
• Let's Connect! Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngrogan/

Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Courageously Unconventional on your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with someone who might find it helpful!

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