Dear Sabrina,

I am a long-form woman living in a short-form world.

You read my emails, so you know this.

But today I’ll be brief.

Here’s your prompt of the day: what’s your breakthrough story?

Think about a time you had an incredible breakthrough, comeback or turnaround. Then, write out or tell yourself that story, but do it backwards.

Like this: what event preceded the breakthrough? What happened before that? And before that?

Were there any moments along the way when you thought you were down for the count, or thought things might not work out?

Describe the surprising people and moments that turned out to be golden links in the chain of events that led to your ultimate breakthrough.

One quick thing: don’t limit yourself to doing this about pastbreakthroughs. You can also write out or tell yourself the breakthrough story you’ve been dreaming of, wishing for, waiting for or desiring: the breakthrough story that’s about to happen in your life.

Who are the allies, mentors, guides and tools you will encounter along the way to your next big breakthrough moment? What unwanted situations or circumstances might very well turn around to your advantage, in the long run?

Linger over the details and, if you can, let yourself feel the excitement you’ll feel all along the way.

Keep in mind that every story has these things:

• a beginning, middle and an end
• a setup, a struggle and a wrap-up
• a hero (that’s you)
• a villain (which can be abstract, like fear or trauma)
• people or things that aid, guide or mentor the hero
• one or more trials, battles or quests
• an end state in which the hero is changed, for the better, by virtue of having gone through the struggle.

Make sure you describe how you were changed—or will be changed!—for the better on the other side of the struggle.

P.S.: My first-ever 10 Day Writing Challenge started yesterday, July 9th! And I’m going to close registration before I go to bed tonight. Because this one is a single 10 day sprint, we’ll be super focused on soothing our nervous systems, building a grounding morning ritual, and creating the headspace and heartspace we need to get clear on our purpose and next steps.

As always, it’s free. Sign up here: 10 Day Writing Challenge Signup

Please share this link with anyone you know who is willing to spend 30 minutes a day for 10 days taking a big first step toward getting clear on their purpose and changing their life.

Head up + heart out,

TNN

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