July 24, 2025 • 17 mins
All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most-loved episodes from the This Organized Life archives—because let’s be honest, good conversations deserve a second (or third) listen.
Today we're diving into a topic that we all struggle with from time to time – staying on track when you just don't feel like it.Whether it's decluttering a closet or tackling a daunting project, we've all had those moments when we'd rather do anything else other than what we are “supposed to” do.
I'm here to share five actionable strategies to help you stay on track, even on the toughest days.
Today we're diving into a topic that we all struggle with from time to time – staying on track when you just don't feel like it.Whether it's decluttering a closet or tackling a daunting project, we've all had those moments when we'd rather do anything else other than what we are “supposed to” do.
I'm here to share five actionable strategies to help you stay on track, even on the toughest days.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to this Organized Life. If you're a mom, wife,
or coffee lover seeking advice on how to reduce clutter
and reclaim time, look no further than your host, Louri Hellau,
Founder Simply Be Organized and author of Hot Mess, a
practical guide to getting organized. For a lot of people,
clutter is their dirty little secret, but it doesn't have
to be. Each week, we will share practical tips, chat
(00:22):
with experts, and provide strategies on how to keep you organized.
I hope that by sharing our stories you feel a
little less alone and more empowered to tackle the areas
that are holding you back. So let's get started.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
Nice, Welcome you to this organized podcast. I'm Lori Flow,
so glad that you are joining me.
Speaker 3 (00:46):
So if you're listening to this in real time, it
is like the middle of March, and I'm saying it.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Like wah wah wah, because where.
Speaker 3 (00:57):
We are in the East, it has been rainy and
gray for what seems like an eternity, and everyone I
talk to is in a funk. Everyone I talk to
is like not feeling motivated to do anything. Everyone wants
(01:18):
to just stay in bed or just chill in their house.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
And I get it. I have been struggling with it
the same.
Speaker 3 (01:26):
I mean, I can't even take my dog out for
a walk because it has been so gray and gross. Now, obviously,
if you're in like sunny California or somewhere else in
the country or even the world and it is sunny
and beautiful, you might not be able.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
To relate to this.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
But if you can relate the struggles for real people,
And so I thought it'd be fitting to do an
episode for Today on how to stay on track when
you don't feel like it. And this episode, I'm just
going on record, people, is just as much or me
as it is for you.
Speaker 2 (02:02):
And whether that.
Speaker 3 (02:03):
Means you are struggling with doing work, whether it means
that you're struggling to exercise, eat right, declutter your house,
whatever that looks like, start a new task or new project.
Is really really hard to be motivated and stay keep
(02:27):
that momentum going when it's when you're not feeling like it.
Before we get into some of the strategies, I'm coming
up with five strategies that you guys can walk away
with to think about and do not just think about,
but also do to help you with whatever you are
struggling with right now. But before we get into it,
(02:49):
I think it's really important that we just acknowledge that
being getting motivated and then staying.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Motivated and be tough.
Speaker 3 (02:57):
And that applies whether you're decluttering a posit or doing
a project for work, or just anything in your life.
We all have moments where we would rather be doing
something else, and sometimes that something else might mean binging
Netflix on the couch. So I'm here for it. But
(03:19):
I figure we could do is walk through five actionable
strategies to help you stay on track even in the
toughest of days.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
So let's get to it all right.
Speaker 3 (03:31):
Strategy number one is we're going to set really really
clear goals and what does that mean. So when we're
feeling unmotivated, it is very easy to get overwhelmed by
the enormity of whatever our task is, and so if
we can.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Break them into.
Speaker 3 (03:50):
Smaller chunks, more manageable steps, it will help us to
not seem like this thing is just kind of out there.
So having those specific action steps of I'm going to
do this, and then I'm going to do this, and
have it really laid out of not just where the
finish line is, but what the steps you're going to
(04:11):
take to get there. Are allows you to just put
one foot in front of the other, just one step
at a time, And I think that's really really important
because oftentimes we're like, oh, I have to do the thing,
which let's say you were going to write a book,
and you're like, I have to write a book.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Instead of doing that, just go I have to write
three hundred.
Speaker 3 (04:30):
Words, or I have to write a chapter, or I'm
going to declutter my house.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
No, you don't.
Speaker 3 (04:35):
You have to declutter one space. You have to just
do the thing you have to, hey.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
These bills, whatever that looks like for you.
Speaker 3 (04:44):
Just be very clear in the steps what your goals
are and have that deadline, right, Have that deadline as
part of your goal.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
I want to have this done by because I think
a lot of times.
Speaker 3 (04:55):
We have that open ended, you know, kind of like
it's just kind of floating out there in space. It's
hard for us to then say, all right, I'm going
to put my feet to the fire. So in part
of your goal planning is excuse me, setting some actionable
deadlines for yourself. Okay, Strategy number two, We're going to
(05:18):
create visual reminders or a visual prompt for you now. Listen, guys,
I'm not a big vision board person, let's be honest.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Never happened.
Speaker 3 (05:29):
It's a little woo woo for me, for all your
vision board people out there, I'm here for it.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
No shame at all. But there is something to be
said for having.
Speaker 3 (05:39):
What it is that you are working towards, like somewhere
visual for you to see it. So if you are
decluttering your space, have a picture of what that decluttered
room would look like. Whether that's something that you grabbed
off of Pinterest or maybe you had this once before.
If you are trying to lose weight, maybe there's a
(06:00):
picture of you that you are is your like inspiration
pick of like I'm trying to get to this, and
so you want to have that up somewhere where you
can say it.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Or maybe you are trying to, you know.
Speaker 3 (06:13):
Train for a marathon and you want to have some
you know, a countdown, or you want to have some
sort of you know, visual thing of like this is
where I am in my.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
Training plan.
Speaker 3 (06:28):
Having something visual that is get you out of your
mind and like actually looking at what the potential is
is for you helps to improve our motivation.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
Okay.
Speaker 3 (06:44):
Strategy number three find an accountability partner. Talked about this
a million times before, and I'm going to keep talking
about it. There is something to be said. I don't
care who you are to having some sort of accountability partner,
whether that is somebody that you pay like a trainer
or a professional, or it is somebody that you bring
(07:08):
along for the ride, like a friend that says, hey,
we're gonna work out together, or I'm going to declutter
my space for an hour and you're going to declutter yours,
or we're both trying to build a business and we're
each going to spend you know, a couple of hours
working on you know, our marketing or whatever it is
(07:30):
that you're doing. So again, this doesn't have to be
exclusive for organizing space. This can be anything in your
life or hey, let's all meal plan together, or let's
meal prep together, or let's share recipes. Accountability partners can
look different to everybody, and sometimes your accountability partner doesn't
(07:52):
even have to be somebody that you are like connecting
with in real life.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
It could be.
Speaker 3 (08:00):
Listening to a podcast, reading a book, subscribing to a blog,
following somebody on social media that you get like every
day and you get a tip from them or something
that is going to prompt you to want to.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Take that next step, take that nexttion item.
Speaker 3 (08:17):
So whatever that accountability looks like for you, whether it
is somebody in real life, whether it's a paid coach
or trainer, whether that is all you need is some
extra boost by you know, for me, sometimes I'll just
listen to a podcast and I'll be like, Yes, I
got to get picked on the wagon and do this.
Whatever that looks like for you, get that accountability going
on a regular basis, And so it really helps if
(08:42):
you get somebody who has a shared goal or has
been where you are and knows what it is that
you're working through and so that they can talk to
you in real practical terms and understand where you might
be hitting a roadblock and work through that with you
is super super important to help increase your progress and
(09:05):
encourage you along the way. Okay, Strategy number four focus
on the why you know that I am all about
the why people why we do things is so so
important to figuring out like the best strategy for us
(09:28):
because everybody's unique motivation for wanting to do something is
going to impact how.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
We execute it.
Speaker 3 (09:36):
And it also is really important for us to remember
when we are in a funk to come back to
that why. If you have that why clearly defined, and
things are like maybe not going your way. And I
know that this happens a lot when I talk to
professional organizers or people that are trying to build their
business and they're frustrated because things aren't progressing as quickly
(10:00):
they want, or maybe they're not attracting the clients that
they want, and they're just kind of beating themselves up
about it. I always say, come back to your why.
Why are you doing this? Why did you start this business?
What is it about this that was you know, made
you decide that this is something that you want to do.
You wanted to impact people's lives, You wanted to have
(10:20):
flexibility in your schedule, you wanted it.
Speaker 2 (10:22):
And we go down all these lists of things and then.
Speaker 3 (10:26):
You can demand evidence of are you doing all those things?
Are you staying true to what your why is? And
if you can answer yes, even if you're in a
funk because there are other things that are kind of
again roadblocking you, then it can give you.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
A sense of.
Speaker 3 (10:47):
A sense of accomplishment, a sense of peace, and a
sense of not feeling so much like a failure.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
And I think that goes true in anything, but when
it comes to your home.
Speaker 3 (10:56):
Maybe you want to declutter your home because you want
to create more peace and harmony. Maybe it is that
you're working on a project that aligns with your values
or your passions, whatever your reasons, it's really important to
keep reminding yourself of the why behind your goals, and
that in and of itself, can oftentimes rignit your motivation
(11:18):
and keep you focused on the big picture.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
And that's really what we're.
Speaker 3 (11:22):
Trying to do, all right, Strategy number five, We're going
to practice self compassion. So remember it's really important to
be kind to yourself, especially on days when you're feeling
less than motivated.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
We all have off days and we're only human.
Speaker 3 (11:36):
And the thing of it is, you don't have to
be one hundred percent all the time. I say this,
it's a running joke where I work out that I'm
like a solid. I'll walk in and be like, I'm
a solid thirty percent today, and guess what, that's fine
because thirty percent is still better than zero percent. So
start to be kind to yourself, and if you have
(11:57):
an off day or an off few days and you're
just kind of in a funk and you're not feeling motivated.
Instead of continuing to beat yourself up, just stand up,
dust yourself off, and set a realistic expectation of what
you can do today. There's no a word that you're
going to get for beating yourself up, So show yourself
(12:18):
a little bit of grace. And this is also a
great way to lead by example, because if we've got
other people watching us, specifically our kids, and we're beating
ourselves up for not working out or not again working
on a work project that we said that we were
going to do, or not decluttering a space or keeping
(12:39):
up with something, and we're just sitting there self shaming
and hating on ourselves. That is not solving the problem
and is not being or doing anything constructive. Instead, go okay,
here's where I've been, here's where I am.
Speaker 2 (12:54):
What can I do?
Speaker 3 (12:55):
What small little steps going back to our first strategy,
what can I do to kind of get myself out
of that and just go you know what, Maybe I
needed a little couple days off to recharge, Maybe I
needed to step away. Any type of progress is better
than no progress. So just like my thirty percent rule
at the gym. If you can just do a little bit,
(13:17):
it's better than if you didn't do anything at all.
Every step forward brings you that much closer to your goals.
Speaker 2 (13:24):
And so the key when you.
Speaker 3 (13:25):
Are in a funk or when you are not feeling
motivated is finding what works for you and just adapting
to that. So you don't have to succumb to it,
but you just have to say honor that.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
In this season, I'm finding.
Speaker 3 (13:41):
Things a little bit hard, and so I'm going to
maybe take my foot off the gas in this season
and lean in somewhere else. Or maybe I'm going to
redefine what my goals are and say maybe they're just
a little too ambitious for where I am right now.
And if you have to have a tough love conversation
with yourself or you need somebody to have that tough
love conversation because.
Speaker 2 (14:02):
You've feeling like you, you know, have been in.
Speaker 3 (14:05):
This funk for too long, that's okay too, whether it's
seeking a professional help or having a conversation with somebody.
But oftentimes when we are find that we're not motivated
to do things, we may be using a strategy that
doesn't always align with who we are, so we're not
setting ourselves up for success. So it's also okay to say, hey,
(14:29):
maybe we should try a different strategy. If I know
that I want to hit this goal, maybe the way
I've been approaching it isn't working, or maybe it was
working for a time but now it's not.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
So it's okay to say.
Speaker 3 (14:43):
I need to shake things up a little bit, I
need to readjust reevaluate, realign all the reads.
Speaker 2 (14:51):
It's okay to do that.
Speaker 3 (14:53):
And we often hold ourselves to this really unattainable standard
that is unrealistic for most.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
People to uphold.
Speaker 3 (15:06):
So what I'm saying is honor where you are. A
lot of times, there is so much truth to just
that seasonal effective disorder and just not having the sun
and not being able to go outside and do things,
and that affects all of the things in our lives,
from organization to working out to being productive in our businesses.
(15:31):
And it's easier for us to want to say, you
know what, I'm just going to wave the white flag
and give up, and I'm here to say, don't do that.
Just reevaluate, change the lower the bar a little bit,
and you can always raise it when you come out
of it, but just readjust and have a little self
(15:52):
compassion for yourself. So I hope that this episode has
been a little bit helpful for you wherever you are.
If you are struggle, Like if you're not struggling and
you're crushing it, I am here for it, and.
Speaker 2 (16:04):
We would love to hear that too.
Speaker 3 (16:06):
But I know that there are people out there that
really could use some guidance and some help readjusting. And
so if that's you, I have opened up my calendar
for any type of coaching right now, whether it's clutter
coaching and you need some help in that organization area
(16:27):
of your life, or maybe it's some business coaching, and
that's specifically a lot of the work that I do
is for people in the professional organizing space and helping
them really figure out what does this next season of
my business look like or what do I want it
to be and helping them flush that out. So I'm
going to drop a link in the show notes for you.
(16:48):
You can also just go on our website to simply
be Organized dot com and click on the work with
Me tab and you can just book a strategy session
right from there. But if you're interested in some additional
support and your own accountability partner, I am here and
I would love to be able to help you out.
So until next week, I am your host, Lori Plou,
(17:10):
and I will see that for another episode of This
Organized Life
Welcome to this Organized Life. If you're a mom, wife,
or coffee lover seeking advice on how to reduce clutter
and reclaim time, look no further than your host, Louri Hellau,
Founder Simply Be Organized and author of Hot Mess, a
practical guide to getting organized. For a lot of people,
clutter is their dirty little secret, but it doesn't have
to be. Each week, we will share practical tips, chat
(00:22):
with experts, and provide strategies on how to keep you organized.
I hope that by sharing our stories you feel a
little less alone and more empowered to tackle the areas
that are holding you back. So let's get started.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
Nice, Welcome you to this organized podcast. I'm Lori Flow,
so glad that you are joining me.
Speaker 3 (00:46):
So if you're listening to this in real time, it
is like the middle of March, and I'm saying it.
Speaker 2 (00:54):
Like wah wah wah, because where.
Speaker 3 (00:57):
We are in the East, it has been rainy and
gray for what seems like an eternity, and everyone I
talk to is in a funk. Everyone I talk to
is like not feeling motivated to do anything. Everyone wants
(01:18):
to just stay in bed or just chill in their house.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
And I get it. I have been struggling with it
the same.
Speaker 3 (01:26):
I mean, I can't even take my dog out for
a walk because it has been so gray and gross. Now, obviously,
if you're in like sunny California or somewhere else in
the country or even the world and it is sunny
and beautiful, you might not be able.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
To relate to this.
Speaker 3 (01:43):
But if you can relate the struggles for real people,
And so I thought it'd be fitting to do an
episode for Today on how to stay on track when
you don't feel like it. And this episode, I'm just
going on record, people, is just as much or me
as it is for you.
Speaker 2 (02:02):
And whether that.
Speaker 3 (02:03):
Means you are struggling with doing work, whether it means
that you're struggling to exercise, eat right, declutter your house,
whatever that looks like, start a new task or new project.
Is really really hard to be motivated and stay keep
(02:27):
that momentum going when it's when you're not feeling like it.
Before we get into some of the strategies, I'm coming
up with five strategies that you guys can walk away
with to think about and do not just think about,
but also do to help you with whatever you are
struggling with right now. But before we get into it,
(02:49):
I think it's really important that we just acknowledge that
being getting motivated and then staying.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Motivated and be tough.
Speaker 3 (02:57):
And that applies whether you're decluttering a posit or doing
a project for work, or just anything in your life.
We all have moments where we would rather be doing
something else, and sometimes that something else might mean binging
Netflix on the couch. So I'm here for it. But
(03:19):
I figure we could do is walk through five actionable
strategies to help you stay on track even in the
toughest of days.
Speaker 2 (03:28):
So let's get to it all right.
Speaker 3 (03:31):
Strategy number one is we're going to set really really
clear goals and what does that mean. So when we're
feeling unmotivated, it is very easy to get overwhelmed by
the enormity of whatever our task is, and so if
we can.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
Break them into.
Speaker 3 (03:50):
Smaller chunks, more manageable steps, it will help us to
not seem like this thing is just kind of out there.
So having those specific action steps of I'm going to
do this, and then I'm going to do this, and
have it really laid out of not just where the
finish line is, but what the steps you're going to
(04:11):
take to get there. Are allows you to just put
one foot in front of the other, just one step
at a time, And I think that's really really important
because oftentimes we're like, oh, I have to do the thing,
which let's say you were going to write a book,
and you're like, I have to write a book.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Instead of doing that, just go I have to write
three hundred.
Speaker 3 (04:30):
Words, or I have to write a chapter, or I'm
going to declutter my house.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
No, you don't.
Speaker 3 (04:35):
You have to declutter one space. You have to just
do the thing you have to, hey.
Speaker 2 (04:42):
These bills, whatever that looks like for you.
Speaker 3 (04:44):
Just be very clear in the steps what your goals
are and have that deadline, right, Have that deadline as
part of your goal.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
I want to have this done by because I think
a lot of times.
Speaker 3 (04:55):
We have that open ended, you know, kind of like
it's just kind of floating out there in space. It's
hard for us to then say, all right, I'm going
to put my feet to the fire. So in part
of your goal planning is excuse me, setting some actionable
deadlines for yourself. Okay, Strategy number two, We're going to
(05:18):
create visual reminders or a visual prompt for you now. Listen, guys,
I'm not a big vision board person, let's be honest.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Never happened.
Speaker 3 (05:29):
It's a little woo woo for me, for all your
vision board people out there, I'm here for it.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
No shame at all. But there is something to be
said for having.
Speaker 3 (05:39):
What it is that you are working towards, like somewhere
visual for you to see it. So if you are
decluttering your space, have a picture of what that decluttered
room would look like. Whether that's something that you grabbed
off of Pinterest or maybe you had this once before.
If you are trying to lose weight, maybe there's a
(06:00):
picture of you that you are is your like inspiration
pick of like I'm trying to get to this, and
so you want to have that up somewhere where you
can say it.
Speaker 2 (06:09):
Or maybe you are trying to, you know.
Speaker 3 (06:13):
Train for a marathon and you want to have some
you know, a countdown, or you want to have some
sort of you know, visual thing of like this is
where I am in my.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
Training plan.
Speaker 3 (06:28):
Having something visual that is get you out of your
mind and like actually looking at what the potential is
is for you helps to improve our motivation.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
Okay.
Speaker 3 (06:44):
Strategy number three find an accountability partner. Talked about this
a million times before, and I'm going to keep talking
about it. There is something to be said. I don't
care who you are to having some sort of accountability partner,
whether that is somebody that you pay like a trainer
or a professional, or it is somebody that you bring
(07:08):
along for the ride, like a friend that says, hey,
we're gonna work out together, or I'm going to declutter
my space for an hour and you're going to declutter yours,
or we're both trying to build a business and we're
each going to spend you know, a couple of hours
working on you know, our marketing or whatever it is
(07:30):
that you're doing. So again, this doesn't have to be
exclusive for organizing space. This can be anything in your
life or hey, let's all meal plan together, or let's
meal prep together, or let's share recipes. Accountability partners can
look different to everybody, and sometimes your accountability partner doesn't
(07:52):
even have to be somebody that you are like connecting
with in real life.
Speaker 2 (07:59):
It could be.
Speaker 3 (08:00):
Listening to a podcast, reading a book, subscribing to a blog,
following somebody on social media that you get like every
day and you get a tip from them or something
that is going to prompt you to want to.
Speaker 2 (08:14):
Take that next step, take that nexttion item.
Speaker 3 (08:17):
So whatever that accountability looks like for you, whether it
is somebody in real life, whether it's a paid coach
or trainer, whether that is all you need is some
extra boost by you know, for me, sometimes I'll just
listen to a podcast and I'll be like, Yes, I
got to get picked on the wagon and do this.
Whatever that looks like for you, get that accountability going
on a regular basis, And so it really helps if
(08:42):
you get somebody who has a shared goal or has
been where you are and knows what it is that
you're working through and so that they can talk to
you in real practical terms and understand where you might
be hitting a roadblock and work through that with you
is super super important to help increase your progress and
(09:05):
encourage you along the way. Okay, Strategy number four focus
on the why you know that I am all about
the why people why we do things is so so
important to figuring out like the best strategy for us
(09:28):
because everybody's unique motivation for wanting to do something is
going to impact how.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
We execute it.
Speaker 3 (09:36):
And it also is really important for us to remember
when we are in a funk to come back to
that why. If you have that why clearly defined, and
things are like maybe not going your way. And I
know that this happens a lot when I talk to
professional organizers or people that are trying to build their
business and they're frustrated because things aren't progressing as quickly
(10:00):
they want, or maybe they're not attracting the clients that
they want, and they're just kind of beating themselves up
about it. I always say, come back to your why.
Why are you doing this? Why did you start this business?
What is it about this that was you know, made
you decide that this is something that you want to do.
You wanted to impact people's lives, You wanted to have
(10:20):
flexibility in your schedule, you wanted it.
Speaker 2 (10:22):
And we go down all these lists of things and then.
Speaker 3 (10:26):
You can demand evidence of are you doing all those things?
Are you staying true to what your why is? And
if you can answer yes, even if you're in a
funk because there are other things that are kind of
again roadblocking you, then it can give you.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
A sense of.
Speaker 3 (10:47):
A sense of accomplishment, a sense of peace, and a
sense of not feeling so much like a failure.
Speaker 2 (10:53):
And I think that goes true in anything, but when
it comes to your home.
Speaker 3 (10:56):
Maybe you want to declutter your home because you want
to create more peace and harmony. Maybe it is that
you're working on a project that aligns with your values
or your passions, whatever your reasons, it's really important to
keep reminding yourself of the why behind your goals, and
that in and of itself, can oftentimes rignit your motivation
(11:18):
and keep you focused on the big picture.
Speaker 2 (11:21):
And that's really what we're.
Speaker 3 (11:22):
Trying to do, all right, Strategy number five, We're going
to practice self compassion. So remember it's really important to
be kind to yourself, especially on days when you're feeling
less than motivated.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
We all have off days and we're only human.
Speaker 3 (11:36):
And the thing of it is, you don't have to
be one hundred percent all the time. I say this,
it's a running joke where I work out that I'm
like a solid. I'll walk in and be like, I'm
a solid thirty percent today, and guess what, that's fine
because thirty percent is still better than zero percent. So
start to be kind to yourself, and if you have
(11:57):
an off day or an off few days and you're
just kind of in a funk and you're not feeling motivated.
Instead of continuing to beat yourself up, just stand up,
dust yourself off, and set a realistic expectation of what
you can do today. There's no a word that you're
going to get for beating yourself up, So show yourself
(12:18):
a little bit of grace. And this is also a
great way to lead by example, because if we've got
other people watching us, specifically our kids, and we're beating
ourselves up for not working out or not again working
on a work project that we said that we were
going to do, or not decluttering a space or keeping
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up with something, and we're just sitting there self shaming
and hating on ourselves. That is not solving the problem
and is not being or doing anything constructive. Instead, go okay,
here's where I've been, here's where I am.
Speaker 2 (12:54):
What can I do?
Speaker 3 (12:55):
What small little steps going back to our first strategy,
what can I do to kind of get myself out
of that and just go you know what, Maybe I
needed a little couple days off to recharge, Maybe I
needed to step away. Any type of progress is better
than no progress. So just like my thirty percent rule
at the gym. If you can just do a little bit,
(13:17):
it's better than if you didn't do anything at all.
Every step forward brings you that much closer to your goals.
Speaker 2 (13:24):
And so the key when you.
Speaker 3 (13:25):
Are in a funk or when you are not feeling
motivated is finding what works for you and just adapting
to that. So you don't have to succumb to it,
but you just have to say honor that.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
In this season, I'm finding.
Speaker 3 (13:41):
Things a little bit hard, and so I'm going to
maybe take my foot off the gas in this season
and lean in somewhere else. Or maybe I'm going to
redefine what my goals are and say maybe they're just
a little too ambitious for where I am right now.
And if you have to have a tough love conversation
with yourself or you need somebody to have that tough
love conversation because.
Speaker 2 (14:02):
You've feeling like you, you know, have been in.
Speaker 3 (14:05):
This funk for too long, that's okay too, whether it's
seeking a professional help or having a conversation with somebody.
But oftentimes when we are find that we're not motivated
to do things, we may be using a strategy that
doesn't always align with who we are, so we're not
setting ourselves up for success. So it's also okay to say, hey,
(14:29):
maybe we should try a different strategy. If I know
that I want to hit this goal, maybe the way
I've been approaching it isn't working, or maybe it was
working for a time but now it's not.
Speaker 2 (14:40):
So it's okay to say.
Speaker 3 (14:43):
I need to shake things up a little bit, I
need to readjust reevaluate, realign all the reads.
Speaker 2 (14:51):
It's okay to do that.
Speaker 3 (14:53):
And we often hold ourselves to this really unattainable standard
that is unrealistic for most.
Speaker 2 (15:03):
People to uphold.
Speaker 3 (15:06):
So what I'm saying is honor where you are. A
lot of times, there is so much truth to just
that seasonal effective disorder and just not having the sun
and not being able to go outside and do things,
and that affects all of the things in our lives,
from organization to working out to being productive in our businesses.
(15:31):
And it's easier for us to want to say, you
know what, I'm just going to wave the white flag
and give up, and I'm here to say, don't do that.
Just reevaluate, change the lower the bar a little bit,
and you can always raise it when you come out
of it, but just readjust and have a little self
(15:52):
compassion for yourself. So I hope that this episode has
been a little bit helpful for you wherever you are.
If you are struggle, Like if you're not struggling and
you're crushing it, I am here for it, and.
Speaker 2 (16:04):
We would love to hear that too.
Speaker 3 (16:06):
But I know that there are people out there that
really could use some guidance and some help readjusting. And
so if that's you, I have opened up my calendar
for any type of coaching right now, whether it's clutter
coaching and you need some help in that organization area
(16:27):
of your life, or maybe it's some business coaching, and
that's specifically a lot of the work that I do
is for people in the professional organizing space and helping
them really figure out what does this next season of
my business look like or what do I want it
to be and helping them flush that out. So I'm
going to drop a link in the show notes for you.
(16:48):
You can also just go on our website to simply
be Organized dot com and click on the work with
Me tab and you can just book a strategy session
right from there. But if you're interested in some additional
support and your own accountability partner, I am here and
I would love to be able to help you out.
So until next week, I am your host, Lori Plou,
(17:10):
and I will see that for another episode of This
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