Just One Thing
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Everywhere you turn, there’s a new productivity hack or a trendy method promising to help you get more done.
Don’t get me wrong — I love a good idea and a clever shortcut.
But the truth? There are no real shortcuts in life.
Everything worth doing requires effort, persistence, and sometimes even a few tears.
In my experience, the biggest obstacle to progress isn’t a lack of time or skill — it’s overwhelm.
When we’re overwhelmed, we can’t think clearly. We accomplish less, and the quality of our work suffers.
Getting Started
So, what’s the best way to minimize overwhelm?
Progress.
What’s one small thing you can check off your list today?
It doesn’t have to be related to what’s stressing you out. In fact, sometimes it’s better if it isn’t.
Productivity is cumulative.
If your workday feels insurmountable and all you can manage are the absolute must-dos, that’s okay. But is there one non-work task you can complete?
Maybe it’s paying your home insurance and uploading it to your mortgage company (as I did last week).
Maybe it’s ordering that school item your kid needs.
Maybe it’s finally making that doctor’s appointment you keep putting off.
Small wins matter. They create momentum. And momentum eases the weight of overwhelm.
You may even sleep better — and as we all know, better sleep has a profound impact on productivity.
If I could offer just one piece of advice on being more productive, it would be this: Never underestimate the power of checking off just one thing.
Over time, it makes all the difference!
Ready to Get Started?
If you feel excited about implementing this strategy and want some additional accountability and support to get started, the It’s All in the Planning Starter Pak was designed for you!
A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.