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Here’s the good news: You don’t need to hustle harder. You’re not lazy. You’ve just been trying to live without a map—and most women I meet? They’re surviving on duct-taped plans and sheer grit, not thriving on purpose.
I’ve been there. For years, my “weekly plan” looked like a frenzied scrawl on a crumpled Target receipt written with whatever eyeliner I found in the bottom of my purse. If you’ve ever used a diaper coupon as your calendar, you’re in the right place.
I thought the fix was more motivation. A prettier planner. Better morning routine videos. But what I really needed was less striving and more structure—something that didn’t ask me to be Superwoman, just someone who leads her week with clarity.
That’s why I created my weekly action plan—not to micromanage my life, but to anchor it. It gave me the space to breathe, the margin to show up for what actually matters, and the confidence to stop reacting and start leading. It’s simple. It works. And friend, it might just change everything for you, too.
Timestamps:
(01:31) - Why Most Weekly Planning Fails (and What to Do Instead)
(04:06) - The Sneaky Pitfalls That Sabotage Your Schedule
(05:52) - 9 Game-Changing Reflection Questions to Reset Your Week
(10:14) - How to Anchor Your Weekly Plan in Faith and Strategy
(11:03) - The Simple Next Step That Changes Everything
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