The simple framework I use when business feels overwhelming

Published 15 days ago • 1 min read

Last Tuesday, I sat looking at my screen, cup of tea going cold.

The blog post was written, and the featured image was selected, yet I couldn't bring myself to hit publish.

Perhaps you know this feeling?

That moment when everything is prepared, but something holds you back from taking the final step.

It's quite normal, this hesitation.

What I've learned, though, is that waiting for confidence rarely works. Action tends to come first.

Let me share what's worked for me.

A Practical Approach

I keep it simple:

Monthly targets in my Notion GPS
Weekly goals are reviewed every Monday
Daily tasks listed each evening
Morning hours are protected for focused work

This basic structure helps manage the overwhelming bits.

The Daily Method

My non-negotiables:

First hour: Most important task
Mid-morning: Client work
Afternoon: Follow my flow based on my ongoing projects
Work shutdown: Next day preparation

The Reality

Some days work perfectly. Others, not quite.

The structure isn't meant to be rigid - it's more of a gentle guide.

What matters is the consistent return to basics.

Each time we take action, despite our doubts, we build a bit more resilience.

What's one thing you could finish today?

Sometimes, just completing something small is enough to shift our momentum.

Until next time,

Louise

P.S. I'd love to hear how you handle those moments of hesitation in your business. Drop me a reply if you'd like to share your thoughts.

Louise Beattie

Forge & Flourish

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