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Summoned kraken with one task
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Have you ever tried to complete something that should be simple, then have it unravel into six other essential-but-unexpected tasks that all need doing first? And ideally all at the same time. For context: Son #2 turned 18 this year and has additional support needs. Which means there's a steady stream of government admin for me to do on his behalf as he is now legally an adult. Monday looked like this:
And so on, and so on... until I had to stop because I was just about ready to cry. Literally the tears were stinging my eyes and I couldn't see the screen properly. It happens all the time in business too (but I don't get upset because I'm used to it here). I get an idea for a new offer and think: Then I remember... That one simple task has exploded into a full-blown kraken - all flailing tentacles and unexpected complications, pulling me into an ever-expanding to-do list I can't seem to escape from. When I’m in the middle of it, I feel unproductive - like I must be doing something wrong. But it just is like that. It is complicated. It does take time. If you’ve been putting off a project because there are just so many interlinked bits, I've got two suggestions for you: #1 Work on whatever bit of the expanding to-do list feels fun first, because there's rarely a one-true start point. #2 I've got two VIP days available soon, and they are perfect for kraken-esque copywriting projects like:
Basically anything with “ugh there’s just too many bits” energy. |
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