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Lets hear it for the frazzled. Those multitasking, multiskilled superhero women (and lets be honest, theyre almost always women) whose days are packed to the brimjuggling leadership roles and caregiving, studying in between appointments, work calls, and late-night birthday party prep. Theyre keeping it all going and doing it well, even if they feel like theyre barely holding it together. Procrastination? They dont have time for it. In my new book Small Moves, Big Life, I lay out clear, accessible daily practices for dialing down overwhelm, especially for women in high-performance positions. Its all about small, repeatable actions that keep you productive, focused, and moving forward, even on your busiest days. These arent chakra-activating, crystal-powered wellness goals (not that theres anything wrong with that; you do you), theyre practical, no-nonsense, science-backed shifts that take just a few minutes and truly deliver momentum, not just in your work output, but in your mindset, too. Do the Thing Do the Thing is one of the key tools in that framework. Its incredibly simple, effective, and designed to reduce decision fatigue. A hack, if you will. Its an approach Ive used for years, and I honestly couldn’t have founded and built an international business, led teams, and raised two daughters without it. Ill admit, its a little counterintuitive, but hear me out. At its core, Do the Thing is a smarter way to write a to-do list. Weve all scribbled down an overwhelming list of everything we need to do only to freeze at the sight of it. When your workload is intense and your brains already at full capacity, even planning becomes exhausting. That list of everything ends up doing the opposite of what we need. It stirs up guilt, triggers decision fatigue, and makes us feel like were falling behind, no matter how many hours we put in. Ive seen this firsthand. In 2019, I was moving my family to New York City, restructuring my business, managing school logistics, and navigating a divorce all at once. I had big plans and even bigger responsibilities, and even though I knew I was doing my best, I was overwhelmed and out of sync. Despite constant effort, I didnt feel like I was making real progress; I was doing everything but not really achieving anything. I needed to reclaim clarity, and fast. So, I did something radical: I ripped up the endless to-do list and rebuilt it from scratch. Thats how Do the Thing was born. The Power of Three I started with a blank sheet of paper and wrote down just three things: the highest-priority, biggest-impact actions for that day. These were my nonnegotiables. At the time, they were things like finalize a franchise agreement, review legal documents, renew a passport. Just three high priority tasks I told myself I would absolutely get done, no matter what. Once those were completed, I didnt move on right away. I took a beat and recognized the win. I even gave myself a quiet, mental Atta girl. Because progress deserves acknowledgment. Then, I added two bonus tasks, things that would also move my day along but wouldnt be the end of the world if I didnt get to them. Finally, I added one feel good action: something to look forward to that restored energy. That mightve been a 15-minute walk, calling a friend, or trying out some new skincare. Just a tiny, intentional reset. What I created was a reverse pyramid: 3 must-do items 2 nice-to-haves 1 mood-boosting reset It was short, focused, and completely doable. And it changed everything. That day, I got more done, not by doing everything, but just by doing what really mattered. My decision fatigue lifted, my energy returned, and I had a clear view of what success looked like. I finally had momentum, and it felt good. Doing Less Can Actually Drive More Results Over time, my Do The Thing tool became a mindset. It helped me reframe how I defined success, not by how busy I felt, but by whether I made meaningful progress. Theres expert thinking to back this up. According to Don Sull and Charlie Sull in theMIT Sloan Management Review, The power of specific, ambitious goals to improve the performance of individuals and teams is one of the best documented findings in organizational psychology. So, being specific wins, but I would add consistency and intention, too. One of the best benefits of Do the Thing is that it creates space for full-out effort. In my dance training, this meant not just learning the choreography, but performing full-out it like it was opening night. Now, years later, I apply that same mindset to work: show up fully, deliver with intention, and then move on. Heres the equation I live by: Consistency + Full-Out Effort + Time = Results When you apply that formula, even to just three tasks, you start seeing big change. You go from exhausted to accomplished. Your long-term strategy becomes clear. And you go from spread-too-thin to truly impactful. Getting it done Perfectionism convinces us we need to do more, try harder, and never miss a beat. But the real magic? Its in being specific, doing what matters most, and doing it with focus, clarity, and intention. Do the Thing doesnt require a life overhaul, expensive systems, or elaborate rituals. Just a short list, written with clarity and intention, and followed consistently. Over time, thats how momentum is built. Thats how high performers stay grounded. And thats how you trade feeling frazzled for the extraordinary feeling of getting it done.Excerpted from Small Moves, Big Life: 7 Daily Practices to Supercharge Your Energy, Productivity, and Happiness (in Just Minutes a Day) (BenBella Books, October 7, 2025)
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