Here we go! Almost a full hour of Q2 reset fun. Thanks for hanging out. Who else is off to a slow start this quarter? You're not alone! We've got this!

@presleybaldwin3756

Ай бұрын

I'm a bit behind on my plans, a major injury that refuses to heal keeps me behind my goals. I'm sorry about what you've been through with your family. Trust me, I understand. All too well unfortunately.

@annelyle5474

Ай бұрын

Welp, it's April 20th and I'm just contemplating doing my Q1 review and Q2 plan. Easter weekend falling at the exact end of March didn't help!

@joannaholden943

Ай бұрын

Thank you as always for being so transparent with the reality of life's little setbacks and pauses. It is so inspiring to me to see you taking time for your mental and emotional health and prioritizing your family even while running multiple businesses and writing books. ❤ Also, I am SO here for the extra long content! 😂 These talks keep me motivated while doing dishes and laundry and mopping so that when the time for writing comes I am all geared up!

As someone who had to give up the rest of their family too to get away, besides for a few select people, you are allowed to mourn and the people we mourn can feel us honoring them even if we aren't with everyone else, and because you don't have to perform anymore you can mourn as complicated as you want. I wish you nothing but peace.

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

♥️ same to you

When I distanced myself from my sister she got custody of my aunts, uncles, and cousins and also my mom and how she thought of me in her final years. I understand your pain and my prayers go out to you and your family. You are a wonderful person thank you for being you.

I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. I cut my mom and a lot of that famly out of my life almost 20 years ago. Funerals are def a mine field. Even after years of greiving the loss of cutting family out, those wounds can open up at a time of new grief. *hugs*

My daughter spent last week in the hospital with meningitis, which spread to her brain causing some pretty terrifying neurological issues. She’s doing much better now, but obviously it put a lot of things into perspective and now I will be redoing my entire plan to focus on things that really matter.

@HeartBreathings

2 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, how terrifying. Thank goodness she's doing so much better now. I'm sending all the love your way.

@FiBeCreating

Ай бұрын

I hope she feels better soon

@francineh.7825

Ай бұрын

Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery!

@jenniferingersoll48

Ай бұрын

I’m very happy to hear your daughter is doing better. That’s very scary

@jessicaoberembt

Ай бұрын

Sending hugs and courage to you during your re prioritization. It can be hard and crazy and confusing but you are amazing!

My fitness goals are: exercise 70/80/90 days, hit macros 70/80/90 days, hit water target 70/80/90 days. With that cool wall calendar it would be easy to track 🙂

I’m so sorry for your loss, Sarra. As someone who also suffered narcissistic abuse from a family member and eventually walked away from the relationship, I understand and support you in needing to mourn. 😢❤

Sarra, your vulnerability, honesty and bravery in sharing your personal experiences is refreshing and breathtaking. Thank you for being you. I'm so sorry for your loss and wish you peace and comfort in the family you have chosen, who support and love you in healthy ways.

This was very much needed today! My Q1 focused on my family helping my sister escape her narcissist husband- years of attempts to success, so it was worth it! Thank you for always reminding us to give ourselves grace when things don't go as planned. I hope you feel at peace with your family situation soon, and that your family knows you well enough to know the positive, impactful, and amazing person you are❤

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

Wow, I'm so happy to hear you were able to help your sister in that situation.

Sarra, I was so saddened to hear about your family. But understand this: We all have your back. You are amazing, gifted, kind, and loyal! I appreciate you and pray you will have all the best.

I'm also having a late start this quarter. This is so validating :D

@HeartBreathings

2 ай бұрын

You're definitely not alone!

I just have had to face this myself. I was kicked out when I was 19 after my biological mom contacted me. When I confronted my adopted parents 5 years later, they denied their abusive behavior. Fast forward to 2022 my adopted dad and brother pass within 2 months of each other. I felt exactly how you felt. I had a good cry and moved on. I can't control what my adopted family thinks, but like you, the myth they perpetuate is not the me of now and they have not reached out to discover this. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I think it is good when people share the truths about their hardships as it helps us to all get to know one another better and not feel alone, so thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing. I think Q2 will be a good one!

"It's an act of self-care and self-love to say I'm not going to overburden myself or expect the impossible. I'm going to try to be as realistic as possible while still following my dreams." I love this. Recent real life concerns mean I just now finished putting stickies on my Kanban (though planning for Q2 was already done). The entire time Common Sense as avatar whispered in my ear, "Do you have longer quarters than other people?" Because it's jammed. This quarter I'm just giving myself grace. The stickies bristling like that make me energized. If they're all still there end of quarter, at least I'll know I tried and listed everything I thought I could do and really with all my heart wanted to do. Love this video. Thank you!

I rewatch your vids in the background when I'm planning and cleaning, so I LOVE long content!

I'm soooo sorry for your loss. 32:20 you can get answers to these thoughts. Quietly sit in front of your alter and ponder each question (you can even write them down before hand)... Stay open and relaxed. Notice how you feel as you reflect on each question... Staying relaxed and comfortable or anxious and irritated. Those are your answers. I do this with my gma. Although we weren't estranged, there were rough patches. And just now, I got... those things are not important in the larger scheme of things. She loved me then and she loves me now. I believe that when someone dies, the veil is lifted and they see the truth. I believe he can now see the truth and what's in your heart and I'm sure he's the Uncle you remember as a child. Here's another comment to screen shot and put up somewhere where you can see it in your time of morning. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷

I alway find your reset video so inspiring. You always say, “you are where and when you are supposed to be” and that is so empowering. Thank you!

I am only on 18 minutes and find this an outstanding share. Thank you so much. I loved it when you said basically, it's not a failure of yourself, but just that the methods, systems, or goals you created or didn't create or do is the reason why your goals were not met. I totally agree. I do think what I consider success has a lot to do with planning, thinking, and rethinking how, when, what, where, and why you do things. You are very driven and I so much appreciate you and your sharing.

I wish we could be friends in real life. I can relate so much to the complex grief of losing someone close but estranged. I am so sorry you are going through that. I really truly hope that you allow yourself to grieve however you feel, there are no wrong emotions. Keep taking time to care for yourself. I am so eagerly awaiting Vanessa Shaw! I will be right on top of the preorder as soon as it is ready. Whenever that is.

Sarra, thank you for sharing about your family. I feel like you never know when your message reaches someone who needs it. I found your sharing helpful. I recently have become estranged from certain in-laws after they verbally came after me. I realized, like you, that it’s impossible to let people like that stay near you. Then others jump on the bandwagon and you become the family gossip. It hurt a lot because I thought they were family and the only thing they want to believe is what they are told or think-despite not really seeing me in years or my side of things. Also, I like your message that you planned to have this great writing retreat and bad news derailed you. We only see the good things that happen and not that life and hard things come at everyone. Thank you for always keeping it real.♥️

Can I just say... I did absolutely nothing in Q1, lol. I mean, not *nothing,* but goals-wise... I feel all over the place. My goals were pretty nebulous, though, so, you know - you play nebulous games, you win nebulous prizes. Also, hugs on all the life stuff. I'm glad you were able to take time for yourself to mourn and to heal.

Oh, Sarra. I have been hanging out for this video. It more than lived up to my hopes. As always, I am grateful for your ongoing commitment to your community and for sharing your progress real and raw. It helps to see that progress still happens around the ups and downs of life. Thank you 💖

I needed to hear this today. I lost my mom in December and it's been really hard to refocus.

Almost an hour videoWithout your inspiring uploads on planning the next quarter I would be lost. You are such a busy bee, Sarra, full of spring energy

Really appreciate how vulnerable you are with us. Thanks for sharing. Sending you a big hug. So sorry for your loss!

Thank You for this! I started off the year late and have been kicking myself ever since. I've tried to be realistic but all I've done Is over-plan. Over the past week of being sick and back in hospital I've given myself grace and figured out what I can get done before summer and everything I wish I did in Q1. I'm now leaning into what is achievable this quarter.

❤❤❤❤❤. I’m so sorry for your loss. My life has been surrounded with estrangement as well; I understand. Completely. Hugs.

fantastic! I gasped when I saw the almost clear kanban boards. Well done, you !

I love your videos. I also love that you share personal things about yourself and your family because it helps me understand you more as a person and I feel more of a connection. You are truly an amazing and inspiring person.

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

So happy you're here.

Sarra, for what it’s worth, I am in a very similar situation to yours, and I felt the weight of ALL that you said about your estrangement. From a fellow survivor of a narcissistic family member (and the accompanying flying monkeys too), I’m very proud of you for protecting your peace. But I understand the weird grief too… it is SHOCKING how much damage these people can wreak (sp?) and the ripple effects they cause! I also live in the Metroplex and would not enjoy my emotions escaping in the middle of the Anatole. 😬👀😅 I’ve just said a prayer for you and thanked the Lord for giving you such a sweet nuclear family (George + your kids) to buoy your strength. They are a blessing! And less importantly, I think you should be VERY proud of how much you accomplished in Q1. Braaaavoooo! ♥️♥️♥️

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

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I love the idea of "leaning into" what works for us.

I’m loving all the long content videos. Keep them coming as time permits. ❤

Yay for heavy cream in coffee! That's how I take mine, too...I feel like it doesn't get enough love! 😆

Not having COVID at the beginning of the quarter like I did in Q1 is helpful

I so enjoyed watching this video and love your compassionate way of planning and reviewing. Your visual calendar and the way you're tracking your writing in such a tactile way makes me happy! Love how you're making time to grieve and factor in real-life stuff that we all deal with, one way or another, with our families and relationships. I'm motivated and inspired by all that you're doing to create health, wealth, impact in the world for other people yearning to write, build businesses, systems and families. Thanks for being uniquely you! 💜

Thank you so much for sharing about the complexities of complex grief when we come from family dynamics that are challenging. My mother passed in 2019, my grandmother (her mother) in 2020, my dad in 2022. And while we talked I had boundaries that were hard due to toxicity it made the grief more complex. Grieving what was, what wasn’t and what could’ve been is challenging medicine. I found moments of anger because dysfunction robs us all and also I’m also proud of the courage and strength it takes to set boundaries to choose life. May your heart be held compassionately as you continue to move through the process. 🫶🏼

I never give myself grace for being "behind". To me it's because I don't "want it enough" or that I'm "lazy". Thanks for the gentle reminder on grace. ❣

Feeling a little refreshed after watching this video ❤It's time to look at my goals and not just the amount of work I need to get done this year. Have a wonderful weekend!

I'm so sorry for the loss of your uncle. That big hallway wall calendar is good for your kids to see Mom's schedule too! Do you ever add more sticky notes/tasks as you go throughout the quarter? How do you break down a brand new book project into doable tasks?

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

Such good questions! I do sometimes add sticky notes. So right now, I have a placeholder sticky note to "Create my audiobook publishing plan". But once I actually create the plan, I'll add the individual tasks to the board. With a book project, I've tried different things, but what works best for me is breaking down multiple pieces of that as different projects. So "New book Setup" is one project broken down into all the setup things like plotting sheets, notebook setup, color code decisions, file setup. Then "New book plot" is another project where I break down my plotting steps like brainstorming, character sheets, act 1, act 2, etc. Then "New book draft" is another project where I tend to just do 1,000 words each on sticky notes for the anticipated draft. The more I break it down, the easier it is to manage it for me!

@tammy2830

Ай бұрын

@@HeartBreathings Thank you! 💟

I loved the "choosing myself over fear" quote! That's so awesome and really insightful and inspiring! Thank you, Sarra! 💜

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

So glad! I think of it every time I move a sticky note! This is evidence that I chose myself and my goals today over fear. It's massively motivating for me during darker times!

Yessss. I started not working on Sundays about 4-5 years ago. It's been such a game-changer.

I’m also off to a very slow start to this quarter. It’s the 15th and I haven’t set up planners or goals yet.

@jenniferingersoll48

Ай бұрын

Me either!

thank you so much for this video!

Loved this Q2 reset! May the Lord comfort you! Best wishes - it's fun to see how you work with changing how you approach and meet your goals.

I think sharing reality is not wrong, you share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with ❤ Dealing with family is not always easy but is important to set boundaries ❤ My plans... aren't planning 😅 this year has just been hitting me hard and even if I felt ok to do a "camp nano" 25k goal as it's transcribing as of today I am at less than 3k. I realize now that I should make doing things to up my energy a priority because I am feeling super tired and I fall into the no effort tasks for my "me time" because I'm using all my energy in my kids stuff and the essential house work... also the spring rain that has stayed consistent in my area since the start of April doesn't help😅 I keep telling myself that whats matter is that I do at least a little because I'll get to the end eventually ❤Big hugs

I’m really sorry for your loss. Having lost my dad last June, I understand how you are feeling.

Thank you for being so honest. This winter you really inspired me to start dreaming and visioning again, and I got a great start on my goals in January and early Feb. But then old ghosts from my life turned up and turned my life upside down for six weeks. I was so disoriented at the end of it all that I wasn't even sure if I still had the same goals anymore! I am just starting to feel ready to get back on the horse and do a reset for myself. I appreciate your candid sharing so much. I tend to be so hard on myself when the unexpected arises and I get off track. Your experience and perspective really help to set an example for how I can talk to myself. Thank you!

Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing your victories and struggles. I believe your Uncle knows the truth about you now that he has transitioned. I'm sorry for your loss and the complexities of estrangement, sending you lots of love! Enjoy all your adventures during Q2!

Congrats on hitting 70k subscribers! I've been listening and loving your videos and courses for years.

Thank you!

I set my Q2 goals for both work and writing, but decided yesterday to table my current WIP for re-plotting because the plot just wasn’t going where i knew in my heart it needed to be. So I will be doing a mini-reset to focus on my other project!

I needed to hear some of this today. My Q1 was a huge mess, something happened outside my control and it took all of my mental space to deal with it. While it's still there I'm feeling a lot better, and ready half way through the first month of Q2 to sit down and work out my direction.

You being an Enneagram 3 makes sense (I’m a 3 too lol)

@QueenViolet

Ай бұрын

As an 8. I feel strongly aligned with 3s. They get me

@lajourdanne

Ай бұрын

@@QueenViolet As a 3 who has mistyped as an 8, I totally understand!

I got a super cute tumbler for my birthday. Pink and the top is a cute kitty. I think I doubled my water intake since I use it. A fun tumbler or cup really helps.

Ahh, I love the long videos!

Planting the seed, waiting for it to grow... Great advice, and reassuring. 🌱 I'm excited for Disappearance - but no pressure, of course. ☀️

I just finished Your Path Forward and got my summer quarter goals set up for HB90 this morning 🎉 I’m a professor for my day job, so I’m about to have a 13-week-long summer break, and it was like *lightbulb moment!*-that’s exactly the amount of time of a quarter! Now would Sarra tell me to stick with a normal calendar year OR to adapt HB90 to my year as it rolls out with pretty much a summer quarter, spring and fall teaching quarters, and a shorter winter quarter?! Between YPF and HB90, I’m feeling so inspired and empowered, and I haven’t really felt that way in a long time 💚 thank you!

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

I am so proud of you and excited for your break! And yes always adapt it to fit your needs!!! So glad that was helpful for you!

I love the leaning into the things that bring you joy!! Q1 was a GYST for me. Short story= overwhelm happened. Q2 I finally set a plan. Haven’t completed the Kanban board, but at least I got further this quarter. Anyhow…. My 3rd goal is self care and filling my creative well…. I was wondering how I would manage this other than having a set weight loss goal. Tasks are similar to yours! Reading/movies/gaming etc…. Doing the things I love. I came up with tracking my mood and getting an average. I love the energy tracking as well.

Houseplant for in front of the calendar - ZZ Plant. Can take the low light.

Thank you for the motivation!

Congrats on hitting your goals!!! For tracking your energy, I think some smart watches (Garmin maybe?) have a "body battery" feature that tracks it. Something like that might help you quantify it for your goals

Love watching your resets! Asana is such an amazing tool - you'll love it!

I love the longer videos Sarra, so keep them coming. I find your reset/plamning videos so motivating and enjoyable. 💕

This was awesome! The review really helped me plan this quarter. My time line on book completion was way off. I’m so glad when I planned the year I only planned until July because I can see after the first quarter I was too ambitious. Life got in the way. New plan and more realistic goals are in order. Thanks for all of the amazing advice

I love the long videos!!! I can plan with you! It’s so nice! Thank you ❤❤❤❤

Great video! I love your long form content. I hope Q2 brings you all that you hoped for, and more!

Prayers for you Girl💓💓🙏🙏🙏

I think that whether you were there or not. He would know that it's okay. He would know that he's on your mind, Sarra. I mean, you're writing a book that seems so influenced by him. I don't think he'd be upset that you weren't there. If he loved you like you feel he did, then he'd be proud that you made the decision to save yourself over staying, whether it meant losing everyone or just that one person. I think he'd think you made the right choice. 💙💙💙

I appreciate you, and I appreciate your openness. 💗

First of all, it was great to meet you in person at Go Wild. Second, I needed this video! I have had a really bumpy/slow start this year but really want to restart my HB90 system and my boards. I always say it doesn’t really matter when you start, as long as you start. Thanks for your insight and inspiration 😊

@FakeItTilYaMakeIt

Ай бұрын

Also, I wrote that comment above part way through your video. As someone who had a really weird/rocky relationship from my father, I’m so sorry for your loss. My father died 7 years ago and I think one of the hardest parts of the grieving process for me was coming to terms that when he passed away, we lost the chance to ever reconnect or make changes in our relationship. Sending you lots of love 💕

Just what I needed. Thank you! Thank You! THANK YOU!

Cutting out family is always hard, especially when there is a feeling of guilt. I cut out my aunt last year and have to live with the fact that I "bother" my other family members that I will not meet anywhere she is. So when there is a birthday party and she is there, I won't go. I am okay with that, even though I feel more and more that my other family members want me to get in contact again. But I won't. I rather be a burden than getting hurt over and over again.

I always love the long-form content!

You are so, so inspiring! Thank you for everything that you do and for being willing to share your journeys with us. Your videos have helped me on infinite levels! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 💖💖💖💖

I loved this reset, Sarra!! You've inspired me once again, so thank you

It does not matter health wise how you are, when my parents had to deal with medical problems, it through me out so much, I can think how a death can effect someone. Just take it easy

I am so excited for Go Wild! I planned for Q2 but I am not starting any tasks until I get back next week! I have gotten a few things done but I wanted to make sure I could prep for the trip and not pressure myself into other tasks! I feel good about my prep and what I have accomplished the first few weeks of April! Here's to a strong Q2 when I return!

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

Excited to see you there!

70k! Woo hoo! Congratulations! 🎉

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

I can't believe it!

My narc mother has been dead for years and I'm still paying for my decision to cut ties. I get you.

i love that you're moving to asana and I really hope you can provide some templates to help with author life because I couldn't grasp notion at all and have reverted to onenote but it's still a struggle

Thank you for sharing so much with us. I'm sorry for your loss, but it sounds like you're working your way though and know what's best.

Hey Sarra. you said 'laughable' and I was already giggling. LOL I have my year at a glance board (same as your), my kan ban board, a monthly desk blotter calendar on the front of the fridge and a monthly cleaning calendar on the front of the freezer in the laundry room (first thing I see when I come out in the morning). so yeah, more and more I'm beginning to think we were sisters or at least besties in another life LOL You can plan now... a friend of mine did 13 gifts for her son's birthday. they were smallest to largest, some funny/ cute leading to the larger gift scattered throughout the day. I missed that with my daughter and my grand girls. Hmmm maybe do something for my husband leading up to his retirement. Hmmm Also, Procrastiplan isn't on Etsy anymore. she's moved to her own site. Love seeing your process. Creative Blessings & Hugs!

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

Oh! I knew she started her own site but she also was still selling on Etsy last I looked. I didn't know she stopped, thank you.

Fake bites of play dough for the WIN! (isnt that a mandatory Easter bunny treat?) Stay strong Mama, you're still a LIGHT for all that is good!! *virtual hug*

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

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"I'm covering my house with planners." Girl... you have an ADHD dream house 😅

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

Haha, I hear this! Keep it top of mind and in my face, and I'm much more likely to do it.

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I love your videos; you’re very inspiring. Is your HB90 course more for someone with a business?

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

It can be used for any goal! I've had students going through PHD program, realtors wanting to make more money, homemakers who want to be more organized in their house and with their fitness or homeschooling, etc. Anyone with a goal is perfect for this process!

40:00 personal bookmark 😅

At some point can you talk a little bit about why you're moving from Notion to Asana? I'm a huge notion fan so wondering what works better for you in Asana.

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

With notion you just have to build out everything you want it to do and it's tougher to set team deadlines and create a clear to do list for each team member without taking the time to get it right and teach everyone how to use what you built. Asana is just made to be that way so it's working how you need it to in 1 minute. I just hit a point where I was needing to move forward faster and without having to be creative in the setup.

I'm sure you have mentioned it in a previous blog, but where did you find your visual calendar? (43:20)

I really want to put a kanban system in place but every time I try I get completely overwhelmed 😢. Any suggestions on how to avoid that? I feel like if I could get past the overwhelm it would greatly help me get organized and just feel better about things.

I prefer long videos. 7 minutes is too short for a writing vlog IMO.

Same *hugs* my mother is insanly toxic and emotionally abusive. She caused me so much stress, weight gain, self deleting thoughts, severe anxiety. I had to change my number. When I cut her out my life, I lost family I love. I can't call them because they'll give her my number because she harasses them and bullies them for it. I miss so much of my family but I cherish the memories I had with them but I cannot have that toxic woman in my life. *hugs* to you.

Okay, crazy question what exactly is Q1?

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

I plan my goals by yearly quarters! Q1 is January, February, and March each year. Q2 is April May June etc

I loved watching your daughter with playdoh! Was she she making herself a kanban board?

Why the switch to Asana? Are you still using Notion at all?

@HeartBreathings

Ай бұрын

Yes we are still using notion for some things but we need to streamline the way we organize projects and tasks and it was just adding too much time to build things out in notion. So, Asana it is for team projects!

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REALLY ON GOD (ALLAH), and on yourself you can overcome anything trust yourself, we all go through difficult situation but, 😀a while we are pleased how this happened

I think you need to do a dedicated video on your alphasmart and your freewrite, especially on how you customized them and review and comparison. I have an alphasmart (because I saw you with one lol) and I have been eyeballing the freewrite but there are not that many reviews and especially on the alpha model.

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Asana is neat! For project management it's my current favorite application.