Dec 11 2024 28 mins
Let’s get real—everyone loves a good before-and-after story, but no one talks about what happens in the messy middle. You know, the part where things feel awkward, frustrating, and like you’re failing? Yeah, that’s where all the real growth happens. And spoiler: It’s also the reason most people quit before they ever see the results they’re working so hard for.
In this episode of Ask Mish, I’m breaking down the missing piece to achieving your goals—whether it’s weight loss, building a business, or just trying to keep your room clean for once. Inspired by a TikTok rabbit hole (shoutout to Odd Muse founder Amy Smols for keeping it real), I had a realization: The middle part of any journey is messy, but it doesn’t have to make you feel like a failure.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why the in-between is the most important (but least talked about) part of your journey.
- How to stop unrealistic expectations from sabotaging your success.
- A simple 3-bucket framework to break down your goals and actually stick with them.
- What diet culture, social media, and toxic goal-setting advice get wrong—and how to do better.
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, hit a big milestone, or just figure out what works for you, this episode will give you the tools to navigate the messy middle without throwing in the towel. Plus, I’ll share how I’m committing to showing my messy middle moments online—because let’s normalize the process, not just the glow-up.
Resources Mentioned:
- Follow me on IG: @ask_mish and @MishOfNutrishMish for more inspo, laughs, and keeping it real.
- TikTok inspo: Amy Smols, founder of Odd Muse.
Tag me and let me know what you think! And if you’re ready to embrace your messy middle, share your story—we’re all in this together. 💛
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