Tiny progress doesn’t always feel like progress.

When you sit down for 10 minutes of writing, clear one drawer, or answer two emails, it can feel like it barely makes a dent.

But here’s the thing: if you repeated that tiny effort every day:

• In a week, you’d have over an hour of focused work.

• In 90 days, you’d have nearly 15 hours.

• In a year, you’d have over 60 hours…

…all just from those little bits of effort.

Small steps compound. They build momentum, confidence, and results far beyond what they look like in the moment.

Tiny progress isn’t meaningless! It’s the foundation of big progress.

What’s one “tiny” step you could take today that your future self will thank you for?

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The stories you tell yourself about your tasks matter.

So often, we say things like:

• “This is going to be awful.”

• “It’ll take forever.”

• “I hate doing this.”

But those stories don’t just describe your task, they shape your experience of it. If you expect it to be terrible, every minute feels heavier.

What if you told yourself a better story?

• “This won’t take as long as I think.”

• “I’ll feel amazing when it’s done.”

• “I can make this easier with coffee, music, or a timer.”

Changing the story doesn’t change the task—but it changes you. And that shift can make all the difference in getting started.

What better story could you tell yourself today?

Download your free worksheet here: September 29th - Tell yourself a different story

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Ever notice how your brain panics before a task because you don’t know how long it will take?

That uncertainty makes the task feel huge. But here’s the thing: there are usually realistic limits.

• Writing an email probably won’t take 10 hours.

• Could it take 5? Maybe, if you dragged it out.

• Could it take 2? Sure. But if you focused, it’s more likely 20–30 minutes.

Instead of letting the unknown keep you stuck, flip the question:

How long could it possibly take?

Set a cap. Give yourself two hours (or whatever feels like the upper limit). Then sit down and try to do it as quickly as possible. Worst case? You’re done within that window. Best case? It takes a fraction of the time you feared, AND you now have new evidence that it won’t be nearly that bad next time.

What’s one task you could shrink today by asking: How long could it possibly take?

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A routine gets you ready.
But a ritual transforms the way you show up.

When you take a routine - like making coffee, clearing your desk, or opening your planner - and add meaning, presence, or intention, it becomes something more than a checklist. It becomes a ritual.

Light a candle before you dive into work.

• Take a deep breath as you open your notebook.

• Play the same song every time you start.

Rituals don’t just prepare your space, they prepare you. They signal to your brain and body: it’s time to begin.

A ritual doesn’t have to be “woo,” but it is an excellent way to incorporate your version of passion and spirituality into your everyday work.

What routine could you turn into a ritual that inspires you to take action?

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