Have you ever tried to change something in your life, like developing discipline, better work ethics, or boosting your confidence, but found yourself slipping back into old habits? That’s because not all change works the same way.

There are three levels: motivation, mindset, and story alchemy. Let’s break them down.

1. Motivation: The Spark

Motivation is like a pep talk. It’s when you say: “I can do this!” 

Imagine you’re about to clean your messy room. You put on your favourite song, feel pumped up, and start folding clothes like a champion. But what happens after the song ends? Your energy drops, and suddenly you’re lying on the bed scrolling through your phone. 

That’s motivation. It’s a spark. It gets you started, but it doesn’t always last.

2. Mindset: The Glasses

Mindset is like putting on new glasses. It’s when you say: “Maybe this isn’t so bad after all. Maybe I can see this differently.” 

Back to your messy room: Instead of thinking “Ugh, this is the worst chore ever,” you shift your mindset and say: “Actually, this is my space. When it’s clean, I’ll feel proud and free.” 

Now you see the same room, but through a different lens. That helps a lot more than just a quick pep talk. But here’s the problem: The room is still messy until you actually change it.

3. Story Alchemy: The Blueprint

Story Alchemy is deeper than motivation or mindset. It’s not just a spark or new glasses. It’s rewriting the whole story about who you are and what’s possible for you. 

Imagine your messy room again. What if you realized: “I’ve been telling myself the story that I’m a lazy person because I hate cleaning. But what if that’s not true? What if I’m actually someone who loves creating a space that feels like me?” 

That’s not just thinking positive. That’s not just changing perspective. That’s changing the story you tell about yourself. 

And here’s the cool part: When your story changes, your actions follow naturally. You don’t have to force yourself to clean; you start doing it because it matches who you believe you are.

The Big Difference

• Motivation creates the spark to get you started.
• Mindset shifts your thinking to help you take action.
• Story Alchemy changes everything because it changes you.

Motivation and mindset are like surface-level fixes. Story Alchemy goes to the root. It’s where identity shifts, and identity is what drives lasting change. 

Next time you get stuck, don’t just ask, “How can I stay motivated?” or “How can I see this differently?” 

Instead, ask: “What story am I living and what story do I want to live instead?” 

That’s the power of Story Alchemy.

Change the story, because nothing changes until the story does.

Much love,
Marie-Josee
Live. Love. Laugh. It matters because YOU matter.