Drum roll please! You’re a …

(Trust me, messy is a good thing, keep reading!)

AT A GLANCE!

when I say MESSY, I mean

You are fabulously unapologetic, authentic and just so gloriously you.

You couldn’t be anyone but you if you tried. You refuse to be put into a box; you have a creative and unconventional spirit and a way of doing things and seeing things that is utterly unique to you.

Your creative brain and your multiple passions mean you’re able to see the connection between seemingly random things, and you bring a new perspective to every situation you’re in.

You’re a huge source of support and inspiration to fellow rebels because you know what it’s like to not fit in, for people to not understand why you do what you do and how you do it. Your sensitivity and empathy make you a natural and fabulous cheerleader for other rebels, and you thrive when you’re surrounded by other unconventional rebels who simply get you.

Out of the four rebel types, you’re the most obvious rebel - you do things your way, you live your life according to your rules - even if it sometimes frustrates you - and you know what does and doesn’t work for you. This is because you have a very strong internal compass.

On the surface, things might look scattered and chaotic, but there is magic in your mess.

You might have your ideas spread across five notebooks and a bunch of misplaced post-it notes, but it all makes sense to you. You’re always finding new ways of doing things because run of the mill solutions don’t work for you. (You’re also a bit of an anarchist when it comes to planning)

how MESSY rebels change the world

Not waiting for things to be perfect means you get things out into the world faster.

Ability to draw connections between all the things you learn and your generosity to share them changes people’s lives.

The combination of your creativity, sensitivity and empathy

Your superpower lies in your creative problem-solving skills and your resilience (aka. inner stubborn-ness.)

While you may be highly sensitive and empathetic, you’re also determined and really fucking resilient. Your brain works in colourful, quirky, fabulous ways - own it, and never, ever apologise for it.

• You have freedom and autonomy.
  

• You’re in environments where people are open to new ways of doing things. If nurtured and encouraged, you really shake things up and find new solutions and ways of doing things.
  

• You can really get your brain stuck in a project. You love to go down rabbit holes, you love learning, and you need to give yourself permission to get really stuck in!
  

• You’re surrounded by like-minded people who just get it. You’re liberated when you don’t have to justify or explain every decision you make.
  

• You’re using your natural problem-solving skills for your own projects as well as things bigger than you. You make a real impact in communities, and you’re a fabulous brainstorming partner.

You can struggle to finish things because you have so many plates spinning and so many things you want to do.

This makes you overwhelmed and, over time chips away at your confidence because you start to believe the (false) narrative that you are flaky and can’t get stuff done.

• You’re spread too thin. You love new projects and rabbit holes, but taking on too much leads to overwhelm, frustration and eventually burnout. (Be careful with over-committing to too many projects.)
  

• In bureaucratic environments where there’s too much red tape. Not only does it stifle your creativity, but it exhausts you like little else.
  

• You’re surrounded by people who are trying to impose their own structure and logic on you.
  

• You’re told how to do something. It stirs up your stubborn-ness, and you’re more likely to do the exact opposite.
  

• When you get wrapped up in perfectionism (most likely when you’re exhausted). You do well winging it - remember, it’s a skill, not a sign you don’t take things seriously.

3 Quick ANTI-KRYPTONITE Wins!

BONUS!

There are SO many resources out there for Messy Rebels! I’ve curated them together in an Ultimate Round-Up!

“Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.”

Mae Jemison