My Q1 2022 Goals & Kanban Board Reset

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I’m excited to share my Q1 goals and Kanban Board reset for the new year! Lots of positive changes as we enter this transformative year. I really feel that 2022 will be a game changer in big ways as I prioritize my mental and physical health. I hope it will be for you, too!
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@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, Everyone!! Do you have your goals set for the quarter? Or do you prefer to set yearly goals? How's it going so far!

@Neil-writer-author 2 жыл бұрын

I plan month to month

@StephanieWhitson 2 жыл бұрын

I plan quarterly and then break it down by month. I also have a kan-ban board but I only put one mont of stickies up at time

@BrendaScottlovescellosandcats 2 жыл бұрын

New to your planner and love it already. My only disappointment was with inferior not-so-sticky notes being in a pile on the floor the morning after I put them up. *sigh* I bet you have a video about good ones somewhere, though, so I'll search your materials. Thanks for all you do!

@katendress6142 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrendaScottlovescellosandcats she recommended the actual Post-it brand and for less-than-ideal surfaces (like my actual bedroom wall) the full stick ones. I put mine up the last week in December and haven't lost one yet!

@BrendaScottlovescellosandcats 2 жыл бұрын

@@katendress6142 thank! I've ordered some. I somehow missed the recommendation, but I honestly didn't think to look before I did mine. I love the system. I just made a beginner's mistake. 😸

@jeanetteclintonridgegarden 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you from experience, having your own land and room to move during this time is great for your mental health! I have 6 acres and being able to walk around on it and having gardens has been the best therapy for me. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy the peace you will get from it! It has been a great help to me in my writing, dreaming and goal setting.

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear this. I can't wait to start our gardens. If you have any tips or places to start research, let me know!

@nataliefourie2834 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my word, the offer was accepted on your dream house :) That is Freaking-Incredible, you deserve good luck after the 2021 drama xxx Congratulations!!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I'm so excited! Just praying it all goes smoothly from here.

@BonnieDragonKat 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Congrats!!!!! See, there was a reason in last years events!

@paigebrinkley7067 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely would like to see more about the task blocks! I would love to implement that in my own schedule.

@creativelylisamarie 2 жыл бұрын

I actually just had a goal come true today that I didn’t even know it was a goal that I could accomplish and I can’t believe it already happened in January, which is my birthday month, but I have been invited to be a guest writer on a blog, which I couldn’t be more happy about and I can’t wait for the blog to be up and running so I can be a part of her journey and help to inspire others!! My really huge goal for this year is to start my own small woman-owned business!!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to you!

@creativelylisamarie 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartBreathings Thanks so much!!

@debosorio4676 2 жыл бұрын

I see your “normal” week as a “refilling the well” week. You’re still getting stuff done, but you are still allowing yourself a moment to breathe. I like this a lot-having the different types of weeks. Not every week will be a hardcore drafting week.

@chelseawritesbooks8763 2 жыл бұрын

I struggled with being online too much as well. I felt addicted. My therapist told me to find a hobby or something I enjoy and DO NOT put it online.. Something away from the internet that I don't need electronics for at all. It helped so much.

@KatiesCraftStudio 2 жыл бұрын

This is my first time doing HB90 and I know I’m only 4 days in (plus all the prep I did ahead of time) but so far the system and the task blocks are working really well for me. I feel like I’m getting so much done but also still have room for the naps and hobbies and time with my husband that are an important part of my ideal life. I’d love to see more content on the task blocks. Thanks so much, Sarra!

@roshanrahealer 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen you as a "bad" person, and I'm better at assessing the unhealthy and healthy traits in others that I used to see in myself or people who pushed me into those habits. I'm sorry you went through all the bullying. It has to be rough, and I've feared that, as well. Seeing you push through, open up about your situation, and succeed even if you didn't accomplish your original goals is a cathartic breath of fresh air. If we aren't open about bullying or controlling behaviors, the bullies will win. That's part of what pushes me to write; can't let the abusers beat me. Confidence is my "word of the year." Confidence for me requires that I reduce chaos. I started using a Kanban board after seeing one of your videos last year. I have mental issues that cause me to forget easily, unless it's a creative idea that's played in my head like a movie for months to years. Part of my goals this year is to become more organized so I can find what I need, when I need it, and focus on a specific task each day. Otherwise, I go down the rabbit hole of rumination. Your thoughts on perfection are on-point! You're more than what you do. You're a collection of genes, environment, values, ideas, actions, connections, and more. If you spend all your time obsessing about a perfect platform, the content will suffer. The world doesn't need to know everything about you, everyone doesn't have to like you. Like yourself. Love yourself. You seem like an amazing and compassionate person who shares your issues, which helps others feel less alone. Seeing you struggle and persevere has helped me on days, weeks, or months when I couldn't write because of my depersonalization. Watching your videos and others like yours helped me recognize what I was doing right, so I could implement it and transmute my unhelpful habits into positive ones. Keep on truckin'! You got this! And just FYI, I'm graduating from my AFA this fall. I plan to purchase all your books as a reward for my hard work. :D

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, and huge congrats to you on your accomplishment! That's amazing!!

@JJO-Writer 2 жыл бұрын

Task block video, YES PLEASE!!! Thanks so much for your video - Im so sorry you are getting bullied. Also, your videos are awesome and I got your books and have read 4 so far, loving them!!

@stephanne3522 2 жыл бұрын

You should build yourself a writing cabin, a space just for you to work, seperate from the home and those responsibilities! That's my dream - to have enough space to have a while separate writing shed/cabin. I hope you have a wonderful 2022 and I can't wait for more videos! I'm doing 'reset' days every week now, or at least I'm going to try to. I'm hoping it'll be Sundays (but it ended up being yesterday after doing all the grocery shopping). I want to have at least one day a week that'll be dedicated to all the other things that would normally take my attention away and I got the idea from you!

@jeanshelbybooks4154 2 жыл бұрын

I love your 3 week schedule idea! Between working, having my kiddos, taking care of my home, my goal for writing is to do an hour a day. Simple! One day though, writing WILL BE my job! 😀😀

@kristyl6201 2 жыл бұрын

I have my quarter goals set. I feel I would get overwhelmed with yearly goals. So I set 3 goals to help me get motivated for this quarter. And to actually get my book going. Which I did get one of my character sheets just about done but I have to finish plotting the story before I do more. So excited to hear how they accepted your offer on the house you guys where looking at. Congratulations, that's awesome news. See you in the Coffee Chat tomorrow. Thank you for sharing Sarra. As always loved this video.

@stephane6833 2 жыл бұрын

ah-ah moments from this videos : 1. every week doesn't have to have the same number of task blocks. I had set up an ideal week with time blocks and all but, while looking pretty and structured on paper, it ended up not working for me. Mind blown by this simple trick! 2. AKS points. Maybe that'll work for me too. 3. It's OK to change methods along the way. Thank you for sharing, Sarra.

@jenniferevelynhayes 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new house, Sarra! Yaaaaay!! I'm sending lots of shiny, positive thought bubbles into the universe for a smooth closing process! The new task block system is coming via the HB90 system right when it need it, thank you. I'm excited to see how we all use it to make some magic and meet our goals in 2022! Love to you and yours.

@soniarodriguez2072 2 жыл бұрын

Setting boundaries has saved my life. Once you start, it gets easier.

@sigilofshadows 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Heart! Love watching you and thank you for this video!

@nlhiserbooks 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for you and your family! That's amazing news!

@Kat_Author2021 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you! You have a new house soon!

@lexybaginsky 2 жыл бұрын

Yay for the house! And as always, I am floored by your planning, I love watching you do this and how happy it makes you - and I get all excited to start into the (bare minimum) planning that is all my anxiety allows me. And I used to feel bad about it but now, watching you, you taught me that everyone is different and what is perfect for you doesn't have to be right for me. So I just enjoy your planning, watch your videos with enthusiasm, think about what I want - and then feel as if I have accomplished as much which makes me happy. Thank you for sharing!

@SamSam-esqe 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about Kanban and looking forward to your video on it!

@jeanneadams3062 2 жыл бұрын

HUGE congrats on the house!!! WOOHOO!! So happy for you and the fam!

@SPAGirlsPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Sarra!

@MomOfMany 2 жыл бұрын

So excited for your house!

@hollycortelyou1575 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the accepted offer on your dream home!!! I am loving the new time blocks -- they really help me focus on time mgt and get honest with myself about how long tasks and projects take me. Keep doing the fab work -- we luv ya Sarra!!

@tinacallaghan4900 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that you guys found your home place.

@annblanchard8971 2 жыл бұрын

You are so motivating! Thanks!

@SDHegyes 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you and your family about the house! This year truly is a time of transformation for you and your family. Loving the task block system and now getting ready to go purchase the goal setting one so I can start doing that myself. I've been trying to create my own task block system with the planners I have, but it just isn't working. What you've got set up looks like it just might. Thank you so much!

@rileytuawai7241 2 жыл бұрын

You're such an inspiration!! Wish you all the best for the new year 🙍🙌💕

@nataliefourie2834 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaay Sarra, i think im first on the chat today

@anacosta5635 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations with the acceptance of your house offer!! So exciting and I’m very happy for you & your family. I would like to see a video on task blocks, it sounds intriguing. Thank you for today’s great video.

@aedynbrooks6900 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new home, new year, and next phase of your life! XOXO!

@evelynmae8035 2 жыл бұрын

This was so incredibly helpful, Sarra! Thank you for discussing the importance of prioritizing our mental health.

@AuthorElliot 2 жыл бұрын

I love this system and your "batching" weeks into specific goals. This is something I've started doing too, but not quite as deliberately. I'd LOVE a really in depth video on this!

@EmilyBourne 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new house!!! How exciting!!!

@AngelaHoodWritesSavannahRose 2 жыл бұрын

I decided to plan month by month this year. I'm so excited for you and your family. Wishing you all the best with the new house.

@kphillips2929 2 жыл бұрын

I love your idea of themed weeks. I’m going to add this to my HB90 planning session. Just waiting for my planner to be printed. Thanks for the inspo ♥️

@maiagaskell4216 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos & would love to see your schedule in more detail! I've just started my first ever kanban board this year & I'm very excited to get started ☺️💕 P. S I love your lipstick 💄😍

@singingsanja167 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I am so relieved about the house news!!! Crossing my fingers that everything will work out smotthly, and you will soon be able to settle down and make a new home. Sending hugs and love and all the best wishes! :-***

@wallacejames221 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing you talk about having your self worth/esteem in your productivity and what you release to the world struck very strongly with me. I've been struggling to deal with that for a few years now, and it's grounding to know that even people I consider to be on top of their game and super successful and struggle with these things as well.

@Torgosseamstress 2 жыл бұрын

One of my best discoveries of 2021 was happening upon your channels! I don't even go as hard planning out things like you do but they always inspire me to find new things to try and improve the ways I tackle my goals. I'm having a bit of a late start to '22 due to illness (not covid, just a wickedly awful head cold, blegh) but I'm on the mend and this video landed just in time for me to get in to gear! Those weekly schedule/time block breakdowns sound really interesting to me! (Count me as someone who would love a full video on it!) Also, just wanted to say that I always love the little tidbits I hear about your husband, I feel like most of the time (in real life and the internet) when I hear a woman talk about her male partner it's always about how unsupportive they are towards her goals or just in day-to-day life. I just love the concept of an AKS Score! So sweet! So much Couple Goals! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us this year, and good luck with the house!! (honestly, I can't wait to see you set up a new office!)

@shannonmoreau2531 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the new task block component; that makes perfect sense now as I go to set up my HB90 goals planner!

@samanthaspenser457 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another wonderfully supportive video!! I've got my goals set and using the folder method you showed! This is the first year I've actually written down goals and steps to achieve them, so I'm super excited and grateful for your leadership!

@BookishScribe 2 жыл бұрын

So excited about the sprints on KZfaq. Facebook has never really been my thing. Can’t wait to join one weekend.

@KinseyTaylor3 2 жыл бұрын

This is the part I was most excited learning in the HB90 bootcamp, the time blocking. It’s making such a difference. I’ve also realized my weeks won’t look the same and that’s okay. Before, I would’ve freaked out thinking it all should flow the same and look the same. Thank you for all you do and congratulations on the new house. So excited for you and your family.

@pollyolsen5835 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being real!

@emilymader3478 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked this video showing a better look at task blocks. Your channel offers a variety on subjects that are helpful for any kind of project work. I did stumble on your channel recently and just wanted you to know I find you very helpful! Thank-you!

@shawnmcguire-brown4699 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the idea of different calendars for the different stages of writing/releasing.

@alexamozelle8327 2 жыл бұрын

YAAAAY!! Congratulations on the acceptance of your offer on the house!

@Brittn3ySamon3 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your various weekly setups. I think that would be ideal for me during the summer when I’m not teaching. I’m trying out the task block system this quarter and look forward to seeing it improve and make me more aware of my work habits!

@SusanGHaws 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the video and would appreciate more information on the details to the time blocks.

@bella619 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, again, Sarra, for sharing this new idea! Very appreciative of you❤

@nataliefourie2834 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaay - im first on the chat xxx Love the Hat xxx

@forpublicforums 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new home, that is fantastic news, so happy for you and your family💐 I would love more info on task blocks😀

@shanitarowsey4797 2 жыл бұрын

Love the theme weeks idea

@nlhiserbooks 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, one of the biggest lessons I've learned through 2021 is to make my personal goals as much a priority as my professional goals. And to mandate self care in my personal goals!

@pamdwriter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sarra, for another awesome video. Your Publish and Thrive course is on my list of courses to take ASAP. I hope you and your family are recovering well and complication free from Covid. Have a great weekend!

@PlanwithLaken 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video so much! I am so glad you’re talking about the nuance between success and anxiety!! Thank you!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laken! It always blows my mind to see people I've followed and admired so long commenting on my videos! So glad you enjoyed it.

@Diana-gp8mj 2 жыл бұрын

Yes to the video on task blocks!! I have a chronic illness and planning for days is difficult as I never know how I am going to feel. Task blocks make so much more sense!

@shadowmoontarot3781 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the house contract! This is awesome news! :) Uranus in Taurus for Aquarius brings changes in the 4th astrological house which is associated with the family/home situation... so this might be the change you were waiting for! :) Thank you for sharing your goals and planning methods ...I have been following you for a few years now and your videos have helped me a lot! Hopefully, one day I'll join your courses too! :) Much love to you and wishes for a wonderful and creative 2022! xx

@A2Zandeverything 2 жыл бұрын

Have been doing several weeks of goal planning & life planning & feeling good about 2022. Loved your story about AKS score. When I was really struggling mentally & getting professional help my Sister was really upset to hear about the negative self talk to myself. Years (especially as a child & teen of being bullied & picked on & told I was not good enough, too this, too that), well it came back to bite big time in my 30's. My sister told me she is "her own best cheerleader", she gets up in the morning & tells herself how great the day will be, how successful she is etc. This resonated with me so much as I had NEVER said stuff like that to myself, just lots of judging & negative self talk, so I discussed this with my Psychologist, he thought it was an EXCELLENT strategy. I now have a code too, & I've used it for years, it's in my planners & journals & on my computer. Whenever I look at it, it's a little mental exercise to immediately give myself the boost - & it completely shuts off that negative self talk, it removes all power from self shame & instead empowers a positive mindset. I really enjoyed this long form & detailed format. And HB90 course is on my goals for March. Congrats on house, I will be sending out very positive vibes for you all on that huge milestone.

@katendress6142 2 жыл бұрын

Crossing my fingers that you have a successful and stress-free closing on your new house!

@dlee4807 2 жыл бұрын

SM really has taken a lot of us away from living and growing. Having those personal connections is already difficult for those with social anxiety but now we are so use to online socializing we loose those personal connections. Glad to see you addressing your self health. Good luck with the home and garden.

@SusanGHaws 2 жыл бұрын

Praying this is the right house and it works out.

@vhiarose 2 жыл бұрын

oh gosh, Sara - I so relate to seeing the husband playing video games and properly chilling out while I do admin / housework / business research / etc instead of properly using that time to de-stress and switch off. I'm trying to choose a word for 2022, and this is definitely going to factor in for me.

@michellec2365 2 жыл бұрын

I’m really hoping you get this house! I have 8 acres with 16 chickens. I love going outside and talking to the chickens. It’s great for your mental health! And with a garden, you can grow your own food! I’m sending good vibes and well wishes to you and your family. 💜

@christinaayala5993 2 жыл бұрын

Ooooo I hope to see a future video on more in depth on the task breakdown. I purchased the HB 90 system for my business and can’t wait to get into it. I do a similar breakdown on my weeks as well (I’m not a writer, but a new KZfaqr and mindset Coach) , and with little kids I find it easier to batch film videos in a week or day. I’m working on improving and speed. Thanks for sharing your system and being vulnerable in sharing your goals as well as struggles.

@estrick4854 2 жыл бұрын

So excited for you and your family Sarra...Enjoy every moment! Don't forget Heart Breathings Coffee Chat when things calm down a bit lol. Welcome to Texas!

@pastlanetravel 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

@DianaLesireBrandmeyer 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you found a house! And yes, task block video please.

@AuthorCourtneyFlagg 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see more on the new task blocks tracking.

@rdfjfgjyfdhfghy67456 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year Sara! Would love to see a vid on task blocks and how you choose your post it tasks - are they based on time? How long do they stay in the "doing" row of your kanban?

@heathermclaughlin8991 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Epiphany! I am very much that person that hyper-focuses on my projects and tasks. Thank you so much for doing this video. I am going to revamp my goals to reflect this model. I think I will be more efficient and produce higher quality and quantity. I get frustrated when I have to stop and go to the next thing on my list.

@sylviamcdanielauthor 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of do this already. I usually have two weeks of writing and one week of admin, newsletters etc. I still have to do some admin stuff during the week, but I really try to focus two weeks on writing. One week is also plotting and if I can, I like to plot several stories at once. This works well for me. I really like the tasks blocks, but the planner I'm using doesn't have time slots. Hmmm...I think I'm going to get one of your planners and use two. Congratulations on the new house. You deserve a fabulous year in 2022. Love your videos. Keep up the excellent work.

@KellysCreativeDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Sarra. Great news on the house. I haven’t set specific goals for Q1. That said, I’m back in the office tomorrow. My 1 goal is only 4 work day hours when Bob is home. I can open up those blocks to more hours after he goes back out. The 21 days he is gone are my power days. I have 3 goal teas. Writing/ Etsy/ Stamping business. The last is on a test basis. More in an upcoming video. Rack up those AKS points. You got this!

@SusanCartersBooks 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarra! I have discovered a book that would be extremely helpful for you and others in our community. It’s called Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers. It is absolutely fantastic when it comes to facing your biggest and smallest fears in life and smashing your goals. Whatever is holding you back in your life, you can push through it and just do it. I hope it can help you - especially with your self-care goals - but of course it will then help with every other aspect of your life. I’ve just started reading it and can’t wait to try all the interesting exercises in there.

@bluovalgal 2 жыл бұрын

First week of Q1 and I’m off track already. Had this week planned out but had to reconcile my husband’s business accounts. It’s become an “oh, well” week. It is what it is. I hope to finish reconciling the accounts by this weekend so I can get back to working on my book next week with a fresh attitude and start.

@mfmcdonough 2 жыл бұрын

I finally started tracking my time due to task blocks. I spend a LOT of time cooking and cleaning. Working on streamlining those.

@annelyle5474 2 жыл бұрын

Yay for a new house! I'll try not to be envious of your 5 acres - to get that much space over here in the UK, you'd have to either have a ton of cash or live in the middle of nowhere with lousy internet, so I'll have to make do with my pocket handkerchief of a garden 😀

@writingsue65 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Sara, I love using your systems. I have already set my writing goals for the year and broken them down into four quarters, inspired by your system. I already know I am publishing two books this year, as they are under contract, but I also want to write three more first drafts so I'm ahead for next year. I always work on three projects at the same time, three hours of work a day, five days a week. One in the first draft, one in the second, one I'm editing for my publisher. I leave my weekends free in case I have a deadline emergency but I also like that time with my family. Thanks to your system I will plot all three new books in the first quarter. then start each new book, at the beginning of the next three quarters. I love that you are making sure you are taking downtime. My word for the year is also self-care. I find as long as I keep to a 4-hour workday (three for writing one for my business) I have the balance I need for my mental and physical health. Thank you for always being such an inspiration. Happy writing!

@loridianniromancewriter8822 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine making a 6 figure income! Kudos to you. I'll be happy to make $1,000 this year!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lori!

@carolecarlson2569 2 жыл бұрын

I love that AKS story! did you share more about that in another video and the drawing? I'd love to see that if you did.

@natasharedmane 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't been able to catch up on the videos for a while but this one I HAD to watch and I was caught so off guard by this video quality???? Hakwiehshsjsks that's NICE!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I bought a new camera and lens and it makes such a difference. Thank you for noticing and commenting!

@theimmersedreader 2 жыл бұрын

You should look into Scrum project management. Specifically, Story Points for time estimating.

@xclairexbabeex 2 жыл бұрын

omg Sarra i love this new version of you, 2022 is going to be an amazing year. i have a question in regards to your assistant, will you be posting the position online somewhere for others to apply? or is there another application process? xx

@chrissec523 2 жыл бұрын

A House! That's fantastic news, i thought you were staying in SC?! 🤯 Edit: Had to catch up on your videos after August and NANIWRIMO, hubby and I are possibly moving to TX too, but have no idea where to go! 😅 Congratulations and hoping the stars align for your family. 🤩

@paula2461 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Sarra! I would love to see a detailed video on time blocks. Also, is that weekly page where you planned your task blocks available on the undated hb90 planner? Thanks for all the great content.

@lindsayb1779 2 жыл бұрын

I really struggle with being reliable due to chronic health issues. Things have improved greatly over the last year but I know I have to really make sure I reign in how ambitious my goals are. I almost always over estimate what I can actually do and how I actually use my time. Using the Preptober workbook allowed me to win Nano for the first time in 2021(!), and so I'm super excited to have done my 2022 Writing Plan. My goals feel ambitious but doable in a best case scenario. But any extra tips on making realistic and honest schedules would be appreciated! I work in sprints normally as well but I find I can 'take a quick break' and get sucked into something else for awhile. Still trying to figure out if I need to give myself longer breaks, or just find ways to weed out distractions.

@cindykline7333 2 жыл бұрын

Sarra, Happy New Year! Have you thought about having "office hours?" To let everyone know you'll be answering emails / facebook posts, etc., during these hours? That may help you feel like you don't have to be "on" 24/7. Just a thought!

@emmaleighloader1604 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on how you plan to bring your sales up please.

@tblackthorne 2 жыл бұрын

The Dream house!?! Happy happy thoughts, happy happy thoughts. Fingers crossed, knock on wood…Canada doesn’t have pennies anymore so someone from the down there, kiss the penny turn around and throw the penny behind for Sarra for me please!!!!

@megankirrmann6624 2 жыл бұрын

I have alot of goals set. Revisions and edits....in the scary zone now!!

@tblackthorne 2 жыл бұрын

I love your nails, but ADORE your hat. Where did you get it?

@tinacallaghan4900 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarra, you work so hard and you're such an inspiration. I've been struggling with writer's block since I had a disappointing traditional publishing experience. Do you have any advice?

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

It's so difficult when criticism or experience messes with your joy and ability to write. This is a great topic for a future video, so I'll ad it to my list. For now, though, my biggest advice is to try to get back to the fun and put any ideas of publishing or other people reading your work out of your mind until you start to love it again. Is there any story that's been calling to you? Something fuN?

@Tracy1918 2 жыл бұрын

You said you'd add a link for your folder sticky note system, but I don't see it. Can you share that? Thanks!

@Toxin_kitty_dog 2 жыл бұрын

Are you accepting applications for the assistant position?

@mensajesdeamorypaz1 2 жыл бұрын

What camera are you using? The image is amazing!!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a Sony a6400

@mensajesdeamorypaz1 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartBreathings cool. I thought it was the iPhone one I’ve heard is really good. It looks great! By the way, I love the batching weeks plan. You made me think that I used to that and it works wonder for me. I stopped doing it after I realized there is so much I need to do. But I will try it again this quarter, I think it would have a good impact on my productivity. Thanks for sharing!!

@carriebartkowiak 2 жыл бұрын

Sarra, I'm wondering if once you get into this batching thing, you'll find it's too far spread apart and unbalanced. Kinda like trying to eat healtheir and deciding to eat only vegetables on Week 1, only meats on Week 2, and only dairy on Week 3. By the middle of Week 2 you'd be bound up and wishing you could drink some milk. :) It seems like assigning certain double-days for those things, rather than weeks, would be more balanced, and would keep you from feeling like you were getting too "behind" on the other things you're not currently doing. (The thought of only attending to "admin" stuff every three weeks seems...scary, to me at least. Lots of anxiety just considering it. All the stuff that would be piling up and the resulting mountain that would be waiting on that admin week...eek.) So like admin on Mon+Tues, writing on Wed+Thur, videos on Fri+Sat. Or even triple days: admin on MTW, writing on RFS, then vids on the following MTW and cycle it around. Anyhooo, it's just something to consider. I hope you find a method that works out for you, I hope you give yourself grace to toss it out and try something different if you realize it's not working, and I hope everything with the house contract goes smoothly!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

There's admin every week! That's in blue as "recurring tasks". The "normal "weeks are just the bigger type tasks of admin like affiliate payments and bigger projects. I have tried the theme days or batch days and it wasn't working great for me, so I'm trying something new!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Also as a side note, it's not a full 3 week rotation. Out of 13 weeks, I have 2 batching weeks, 3 drafting weeks and the rest are "normal". I can do an extra video on it if i'ts confusing!

@vhiarose 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartBreathings what Carrie said had me nodding my head, but now that you've clarified it does seem like it'll be pretty balanced for you :) Good luck! I'm going to see if I can try something similar myself. I'm also in need of the task block method vs. just going by 'days' in my quarterly plan.

@carriebartkowiak 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartBreathings Just realizing that it's not a full rotation, and these others are ones you're going to slip in now and then as needed, clears it all up! :) 💜

@nadineduerksen6556 2 жыл бұрын

So far my Q1 got derailed when my Kitchen ceiling fell!

@HeartBreathings 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!!! I hope no one was hurt!

@nadineduerksen6556 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartBreathings I was in the other room when it came down!

@elizalagonia1049 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I started implementing on my "bad" days a momentum building process. If I was struggling to just get up off my chair, I'd set 3 things that I could do from my chair or around my chair, ie study italian, check email, make a grocery list. When those three tasks are done (no matter how long it too) then I give myself 3 new things and so on and so forth. I found that even if I could only get 4 or 5 things done I still felt like I accomplished something. I'm glad you found a house you like and fingers crossed with all the closing minutiae that always takes up so much energy. My husband and I moved our family to NKY last year and as much as we miss NYC (well NYC circa 2017) we love our new home. I set up my goals and helped a friend set up his goals for 2022 the second to the last week in December and then I made a spreadsheet for him and for me in Google sheets to help keep track. I haven't set all my Q1 tasks even though I'm already working on a lot of the projects. My friend is having a harder time. He's trying to edit a peer-reviewed article that, once he's done, will be in a journal.