You weren’t expecting this in your inbox, but maybe it’s exactly what you needed today. Here’s “The Spark”…
Dear Reader,
Most people think that the secret to feeling calm and in control is more structure. In my experience, that’s exactly what makes it worse.
Years ago, in my twenties, I overhauled my entire daily routine.
New planner. Colour-coded time blocks. A copy of “Getting Things Done”.
I followed it faithfully for three weeks.
And I was exhausted.
Not because I lacked discipline (I had plenty of that). But because I was running someone else’s methodology inside my body, and wondering why it didn’t feel right.
I tried adding more structure. Tighter schedules, stricter rules.
That only made it worse.
Then I tried willpower. “Just push through. Be more consistent. You’re almost there...”
Reader, I burned out completely.
The shift came when I stopped trying to fix myself and started looking closer at the system. Specifically, whether the system was ever actually built for me.
It wasn’t.
Once I redesigned my routines around my actual rhythm, something unexpected happened.
Things got quieter.
Easier.
I wasn’t performing productivity anymore. I was just… living it.
To be clear, there was nothing wrong with the “Getting Things Done” system (it’s still extremely popular), just as there was nothing wrong with me.
We simply weren’t a match.
Try this today: Pick one task you dread. Make it easier to return to, not harder to perfect.
When your routines reflect your rhythm, your home feels calmer, your decisions feel clearer, and your confidence grows without force.
This is exactly what my newest offering “Return to Self” is built around.
It’s a small, 4-week private cohort, starting April 6th, for women who are ready to stop white-knuckling their days, rediscover their voice, and start living from alignment instead.
As one of my clients put it: “[Sarina] helped me clarify the issues and persisted through my blocks until the path was totally cleared.”
As a member of this community, you can join at 20% off using coupon code RTS20, but only until April 5th.
[Claim your spot here. Only 5 spots available.]
Best Wishes,
Sarina
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