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Message ALCHEMY LEADERSHIP LABA F I E L D G U I D E F O R N E W B E G I N N I N G SALIGN & ELEVATE

Dear Aspiring Alchemist, This guide was created to help you create clarity andaction around change while being guided by your corevalues. Change happens all the time, whether it’s the newyear, new season, new month, new week or new day...thereis never a wrong time to initiate the energy of newbeginnings and step into your own creativity andpurpose. Being an alchemist simply means that you can combinethe elements at work in your life and insert your passion tocreate something new...it’s the ability to take whatever is infront of (or behind) you and transform it for your good andthe good of others. Change is Alchemy. So I invite you tobe the alchemist of your own life, and this little guide willserve as a container for your curiosity, exploration and self-reflections. Warning: Change is uncomfortable for a reason,anything worthwhile will cost you something and thisjourney will cost your comfort, but don’t worry...we’regoing there together. Wishing you travelers grace and inspiration along theway, there is nothing more worthy than knowing yourselfand charting your own path. Cheers to your journey, Brynn ScarboroughFounder-Alchemy Leadership LabALCHEMY LEADERSHIP LABA L E T T E R F R O M T H E A U T H O RALIGN & ELEVATE

Feeling like it’s time for a change? Is the(usually) uncomfortable and persistentnudge in your gut telling you that thatthere are areas in your life that needattention? This month long exploration ismeant to be used as a field guide anytimeyou feel the energy of change...here aresome best practices for getting the mostout of your time and intention.Embrace the Unknown: Protect thisspace as your container for curiosityand exploration, there is no judgementand no comparison allowed.Keep a Journal Nearby: Creativity andinspiration do not submit to yourschedule or arrive when you expectthem to...keep your journal handy torespond.Lean Into Discomfort: Change is the artof being uncomfortable, any lastingchange will likely challenge you earlyand often, when you feel like quitting ordoubting yourself, lean in and doubledown.Celebrate Early and Often: Don’t waituntil you’ve done the thing toappreciate the journey. Check inregularly and find gratitude along theway.Create Accountability: Find a trustedfriend or family who supports yourexploration and ask them to hold youaccountable, be specific andintention...accountability doesn’thappen by chance, it happens bydesign.INTRODUCTIONA F I E L D G U I D E F O R C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATE

Start Small, Think Big: Begin with tiny,consistent actions that align with yourlong-term vision. Small, deliberate stepslay the groundwork for meaningfultransformation without feelingoverwhelming. By focusing onmanageable actions today, you set thestage for massive growth tomorrow.Change Your Identity to Change YourBehavior: True transformation startswith believing in a new version ofyourself. Align your habits with theidentity of the person you aspire to be.For example, instead of focusing on“running a marathon,” focus on “beinga runner.” When your habits reflect whoyou want to become, change becomesnatural.Environment Shapes Behavior: Designyour surroundings to support yourgoals. Remove barriers that make iteasy to slip into old habits, and addtriggers that encourage positiveactions. Want to exercise more? Layout your workout clothes the nightbefore. Want to eat healthier? Keepnutritious snacks in reach. Yourenvironment silently nudges youractions.Consistency Creates Momentum: Showup daily, even when motivation wanes.Small, consistent actions buildmomentum and reinforce progress overtime. Consistency doesn’t demandperfection—it rewards persistence.Each day you show up, you signal toyourself that change is possible,strengthening your commitmentSECTION 1A F I E L D G U I D E F O R C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATETHE SCIENCE AND SOUL OF CHANGE

Mindset is the Foundation: Belief inyour ability to learn is the first steptoward change. A growth mindsetallows you to approach challengeswith curiosity and exploration.Without this foundation, even thebest strategies can falter. Trust thatevery effort brings you closer totransformation.The Compound Effect in Action:Change is the result of smallimprovements compounding overtime. Each step contributes toextraordinary outcomes in the longrun. Just as a single penny doubleddaily becomes millions in a month,small habits generate exponentialresults and persistence.Systems Beat Goals: Goals providedirection, but systems createsustainable progress. Focus onbuilding processes that make changeinevitable. Instead of chasing thegoal of losing weight, build a systemof meal prepping and regularexercise. Systems transform bigambitions into daily actions.Growth Is Found in the Challenge:Challenges are opportunities tostretch and strengthen yourself. Leaninto discomfort and see setbacks assteps forward in your evolution.Instead of avoiding difficulties,embrace them as proof that you’regrowing. This shift in perspectiveturns struggles into milestones.SECTION 1A F I E L D G U I D E F O R C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATETHE SCIENCE AND SOUL OF CHANGE

Celebrate Progress, NotPerfection: Recognize and honorsmall victories along the way.Progress fuels motivation andreminds you that change is ajourney, not a destination. Bycelebrating each win—no matterhow small—you create positivereinforcement that keeps youmoving forward with purpose.Your Brain Thrives on Effort: Eacheffort you make rewires your brainfor growth. Over time, persistenceand practice solidify neuralpathways that make changesustainable. Effort isn’t just ameans to an end; it’s themechanism through which youbecome stronger, more resilient,and better equipped for futurechallenges.For Best Results: Combine a fewminutes of daily practice with theAlign & Elevate Field Guide withone of these core supportmaterials.Atomic Habits: by James ClearThe Compound Effect: by DarrenHardyGrowth Mindset: by Carol DweckFrom Strength to Strength: byArthur BrooksSECTION 1A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATETHE SCIENCE AND SOUL OF CHANGE

Practice Curiosity Daily: Each day,ask yourself one “what if” questionabout your life, work, orenvironment. For instance, “Whatif I approached this task in acompletely different way?” Then,explore possible answers orsolutions.Embrace Beginner’s Mindset: Trylearning a new skill or hobby, likecooking a new cuisine or taking updrawing. Approach it without thepressure of mastery, focusinginstead on curiosity andexploration.Lean Into Discomfort: The nexttime you feel hesitant about tryingsomething new—like speaking upin a meeting or experimenting witha bold idea—do it anyway.Recognize the discomfort as a signyou’re growing.Create Rituals for Reflection: Setaside 10 minutes each evening towrite in a journal. Reflect on whatsparked your interest, challengedyour thinking, or inspired newideas during the day.Spend Time in Nature: Leave yourphone behind, untether from yourdesk and go outside in nature.Explore without a destination inmind letting the mind roam freelywithout judgement.SECTION 2A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATEHABITS AND PRACTICES

Practice Rejection: Aim to hearone “no” each week. Pitch anambitious idea, ask for somethingunexpected, or try something new.Rejection isn’t failure—it’s proofyou’re taking bold steps forward.Make Space for Play: Dedicate 15minutes to playful brainstorming,doodling, or trying a “wildestsolution” exercise for a currentchallenge. Play fuels imaginationand breaks down creative blocks.Seek Out Community: Surroundyourself with creators, innovators,and like-minded individuals whoinspire and challenge you.Engaging with a community ofbuilders fosters collaboration andopens the door to newperspectives.Take Action and Iterate: Don’twait for perfect conditions—startnow. Take small, deliberate actionson your ideas, and use feedback torefine and grow. Progress is builton consistent effort, notperfection.Have Fun: Doing things just for the‘fun’ of it is essential to creatingspaciousness in the mind forcreativity and solutions to flow.SECTION 2A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATEHABITS AND PRACTICES

Week 1: Reflect & Level SetTheme: Understand where you arenow and set a strong foundation forchange. Reflection is the cornerstoneof transformation. This week is aboutpausing to take stock of your currentstate—your achievements, challenges,and areas that feel out of sync. Bygetting honest with yourself, youcreate clarity about where you standand what needs adjustment beforemoving forward. These prompts helpyou recognize patterns, celebratestrengths, and identify opportunitiesfor alignment.What are three things I’m mostproud of in my life right now?Why?What areas of my life feelmisaligned, and how are theyaffecting me?What challenges am I currentlyfacing, and what have they taughtme?If I could describe my ideal day,what would it look like?What habits or beliefs are holdingme back from embodyingcreativity and change?SECTION 3A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATEMONTH OF GUIDED JOURNALING

Week 2: Identifying and AligningValuesTheme: Uncover your core values andalign them with your intentions.Values are the compass that guideyour decisions and actions. This weekfocuses on identifying your deepestvalues and examining how they align(or misalign) with your current habitsand choices. Understanding yourvalues helps you clarify your long-term vision, ensuring that the changesyou pursue feel authentic andfulfilling. The prompts will alsoencourage you to dream boldly—envisioning your ideal life in 1, 5, and10 years—while using your values as aroadmap to guide you there.What are three values that aremost important to me? How do Ihonor them in my daily life?Where in my life do I feel mostauthentic? What does that revealabout my values?Think of a time when I felt out ofalignment—what value wasmissing or compromised?How do my current habits reflector conflict with my core values?What is one small way I can act inalignment with my values today?SECTION 3A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATEMONTH OF GUIDED JOURNALING

Week 3: Setting Goals and Chartingthe CourseTheme: Define actionable goals andcreate a roadmap for change.With clarity about your current stateand values, it’s time to chart a course.This week is about turning insightsinto tangible goals and mapping outthe steps to achieve them. Theseprompts guide you in setting realistic,meaningful goals that align with yourvalues and aspirations. You’ll alsoanticipate potential obstacles andcreate strategies to navigate themwith resilience and creativity.What is one area of my life where Iwant to see meaningful change?Why does it matter to me?What small, specific actions can Itake this week to move closer tomy vision?What obstacles might arise, andhow can I prepare to overcomethem?If I achieve this goal, how will itpositively impact my life or othersaround me?What does success look like to me,and how will I celebrate it?SECTION 3A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATEMONTH OF GUIDED JOURNALING

Week 4: Lights, Camera, ActionTheme: Step out of your comfort zoneand build courage like a muscle.This week focuses on pushingboundaries and taking action on whatchallenges or scares you. Growthhappens outside of comfort, and likebuilding a muscle, it requiresconsistent effort. These prompts guideyou to embrace discomfort, take boldsteps, and build confidence andmomentum through practice.What is one bold step I can taketoday to put my plan into action?How can I incorporate playfulnessand curiosity into my approach thisweek?Who can I lean on for support orcollaboration to amplify myefforts?When I encounter resistance orfear, how will I remind myself tolean in?What’s one lesson I’ve learned thismonth about myself, and how will Icarry it forward?SECTION 3A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATEMONTH OF GUIDED JOURNALING

Now what?Mastering change is masteringourselves, the art of change is the artof constantly coming home toourselves in evolving versions. Thisalso means reframing our relationshipto our own self-worth. As best sellingauthor and self-made billionaire JamieKern Lima says, ‘our self-worth if the ceiling of ourpotential and impact in the world.’Change can feel chaotic anddisorienting in the moment, butdiscipline is the calm in the storm.Cultivating the container for creativityand elevation means minding theconditions for growth. The mastergardner doesn’t produce beautifulblooms by ignoring rot, insects andweather. Growth is cultivated bycareful attention, consistency, and theunsexy art of discipline. You are worth the work, you are worththe discomfort, you are worth goingALL IN on yourself and becoming theALCHEMIST of your own life.SECTION 4A P R A C T I C A L G U I D E T O C R E A T I N G A N DC U L T I V A T I N G T H E E N E R G Y O F C H A N G EALIGN & ELEVATECHANGE IS THE JOURNEY TO THESELF

Atomic Habits: by James ClearGrowth Mindset: by Carol DweckThe Compound Effect: by Darren HardyThe Obstacle is the Way: by Ryan HolidayFinding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: byJames HollisWorthy: Jamie Kern LimaL O O K I N G F O R M O R E ?RECOMMENDED RESOURCESW W W . A L C H E M Y L E A D E R S H I P L A B . C O M