Mastering My Messy Life: My Journey from Chaos to Clarity

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Funny, tragic, surprising and heartfelt, this memoir lifts the lid on Aussie social media star, renowned mummy blogger, podcaster and entrepreneur Steph Pase. Have you ever looked to social media for life inspiration and thought- That looks great, but nothing online remotely relates to my chaotic life Why would you, when so often the people giving advice are leading these seemingly perfect lives, with their picture-perfect homes and morning routines They have their lives together and don't remotely resemble your own hot mess of a life. Enter Steph Pase, the go-to girl online for all things home life, organisation, motherhood, health and fitness. And she's the first to admit- she's a hot mess too. She's also scatterbrained, a bit lazy, and can't throw a ball to save her life. So how did this former messy girl-next-door become renowned for cleaning routines, home hacks, organisation tips and successful entrepreneurship Well, it's a story far from anything you'd expect. In this candid, vulnerable and revealing memoir, Steph chronicles the key moments in her life that led her to become the powerhouse woman she is today, from a chaotic childhood spent alongside a largely absent father, mentally unwell mother, and severely disabled non-verbal brother, to schoolyard bullying, anxiety, low self-esteem and an ADHD diagnosis (for a girl in the 1990s, that was almost unheard of). She's been through binge drinking, eating disorders and a thousand career changes, to marrying her high school sweetheart and starting a family. Then comes the traumatic births, postnatal depression and anxiety, to mummy blogging, mindset shifts and finding her groove. Then in 2019, Steph went out on a mission to search for a planner to help her take control of her life, only to create her own planner and start a successful business from her garage with a baby strapped to her chest. And just when you'd think she'd seen it all, Steph goes from incredible career highs to a series of devastating events that broke her to the core. And from the depths of despair, she searches for peace and clarity on what's most important in life. With a vulnerable, confessional writing style, Steph tells stories that will have you sobbing one minute and snort-laughing the next. This is not just another mummy memoir; it's a story of perseverance, growth, overcoming obstacles and learning how to live your best life using the most reliable tool at your disposal- YOURSELF.