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Hey Reader!

Before diving into the weekend, take a moment to reflect:

What worked well this week? What felt overwhelming?

A quick reset now can make next week so much smoother.

Pick one small adjustment - whether it’s simplifying your to-do list, setting clearer priorities, or building in buffer time - and let that be your focus.

For me? I realized that my daily routine wasn’t actually built to support my success - it was fueling my procrastination.

I kept trying to “fix” my lack of motivation, but the real issue? Overwhelm.

So I reworked my habits in a way that actually stick - without the hustle, stress, or impossible-to-maintain routines.

If you’ve ever felt like your productivity strategies fall apart the second life gets hectic, you’ll want to read this.

I used to think I had my daily routine dialed in.

✔️ A to-do list? Always.

✔️ Business hours? Set.

✔️ Productivity hacks? Tried them all.

And for a while? It worked.

Until it didn’t.

Then came the never-ending distractions.

Then came the mounting to-dos.

Then came the overwhelming pressure to “just stay consistent.”

And then? The reality check:

Some of my best productivity tricks were never built to handle the actual weight of running a business, managing a life, and trying to keep my sanity intact.

The moment my responsibilities stacked up, my routine fell apart.

I am going to get real so hang on. (But this is a safe space, yeah?)

I love a good productivity tip - you know this. But a lot of the so-called “expert habit-building strategies” out there?

They assume you:

🚫 Have unlimited time to implement complicated new routines.

🚫 Can build a perfect habit streak from day one.

🚫 Never have a day where life just decides to implode on you.

I tried every strategy under the sun. But I kept procrastinating, not because I was lazy - but because I was overwhelmed.

And I was overwhelmed because my daily routine wasn’t actually built to help me grow.

So I rebuilt my habits differently. And I distilled it down to three non-negotiables.

Want the details?

I broke it all down in my latest blog post, “How I Finally Stopped Procrastinating (and Built a Daily Routine That Actually Works)”

​Read now →​

Because your habits should work for you - not the other way around.

Enjoy the blog and talk soon,

Johnna

P.S. The Procrastination Audit got a total upgrade! Get the New & Improved Procrastination Audit here. It’s 100% Free!

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Wondering who the heck is sending you this email? Hey it's me, Johnna Kirk, founding Queen Bee - I help beginner digital creators turn ideas into profitable products and build systems for success - without the burnout. I'm also a mom, grandmother of 3, an avid reader, have a big sweet tooth and love to pour all my Scorpio energy into new projects. Check me out at johnnakirk.com.