Have you ever put something off for weeks, months, or even YEARS, only to discover it took just a few minutes to complete?
What if the mental energy you’re spending thinking about everything you need to do is actually more exhausting than doing it?
In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares how to stop procrastinating, overcome overwhelm, and finally get sh*t done by taking small, intentional steps.
Leslie shares a personal story about putting off updating her voicemail for an entire year. When she finally did it, it took just a couple of minutes! Sound familiar?
We all have unfinished tasks, decisions, and projects taking up valuable mental space. These are often called open loops, and they can contribute to mental clutter, distractions, and stress.
But what if the solution isn’t finding more time? What if it’s learning how to break overwhelming projects into smaller, manageable steps and actually schedule time to complete them?
Inspired by insights from neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef’s interview on The Diary of a CEO podcast, Leslie explores why we procrastinate, how distractions interfere with productivity, and why consistent small actions can create meaningful progress.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- Why unfinished tasks create mental clutter and how to manage those open loops.
- How to break big projects into smaller steps so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start making progress.
- Why we often choose easy, less important tasks instead of the activities that move us closer to our goals.
- How to use time blocking and focused work sessions to improve productivity and get things done.
- A simple notepad strategy to manage distractions and stay focused on what matters.
- Why celebrating small wins can help you build confidence, consistency, and momentum.
Your Why Not Today? Challenge: Close One Loop
Think about something you’ve been putting off. It might be a small task that would take just a few minutes or a big project that feels overwhelming.
- Write down three things you’ve been putting off.
- Choose one that’s taking up valuable mental space.
- Break it into smaller, manageable action steps.
- Schedule time on your calendar to take the first step.
- Complete that step and celebrate your progress!
You don’t have to accomplish everything today. You just have to take the next step.
Ready to Turn Your Ideas Into Action?
If you’re a business owner who struggles with overwhelm, procrastination, or staying consistent, you don’t have to figure everything out alone.
Inside the Why Not Today? Inner Circle, we help entrepreneurs turn big goals into manageable weekly action plans, build confidence, stay accountable, and take consistent action to grow their businesses and attract more clients.
What’s one open loop you’re ready to close? Share your progress with Leslie, and let’s celebrate those small wins together!
Stop waiting. Start taking action. Why not today?
Connect with Leslie Kane
Email: leslie@whynottodaymovement.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymoveme
