Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor You’re Not Meant to Feel Sorted All the Time With Carly Taylor
Jan 4, 2026
Carly Taylor, a counsellor and mindset coach trained in Japanese psychology and ACT, dives into the complexities of emotions. She uses the kitchen tidy metaphor to illustrate how life's messiness is inevitable. Carly emphasizes that there's no final emotional destination; growth is ongoing. Expecting permanence in feelings can lead to disappointment. Instead, she encourages embracing emotions while pursuing personal goals. Her insights remind us that it's okay to ride the emotional waves without letting them dictate our lives.
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Messy Kitchen Metaphor
- Carly Taylor describes cleaning her kitchen and knowing it will get messy again by day's end.
- She uses this household scene to illustrate how life inevitably becomes unsettled despite moments of order.
You Never Fully 'Arrive' Emotionally
- Carly Taylor argues we never reach a final emotional destination where everything stays settled.
- She points out growth matters but expecting permanent calm is unrealistic and sets us up for frustration.
Choose Values Over Temporary Feelings
- When emotions pull you back, intentionally choose actions aligned with your values anyway.
- Trust feelings will come and go like a messy kitchen and return to priorities repeatedly.
