Hello, lovely.
If you’ve ever tried to follow a strict creation routine (think colour-coded time blocks, 9 AM writing schedules, perfectly themed work days) only to find yourself distracted, overwhelmed, or completely resistant the moment you sit down… this episode is for you.
If you’re anything like me—a highly sensitive, busy mom with a demand-avoidant brain, or your life feels wildly unpredictable and unplannable most days, locking yourself into rigid routines might be the thing killing your creativity and keeping you from being consistent in your business.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a gentler, more realistic rhythm that honours your energy, time and crazy, beautifully chaotic schedule as a solopreneur growing your business between the cracks of life.
You don’t need a strict schedule to be consistent—you just need a rhythm that works for you.
a quick note 📝 Apologies for the poor audio quality, I’ve been having major tech issues the past couple of weeks, and it’s why I didn’t upload an episode last Sunday - fingers crossed it’ll get sorted soon :)
Also, there is an interruption from my son at around the 4:20 mark, who is home sick with me - I intentionally didn’t edit it out because it’s the perfect example of what I was speaking to in the video - the unpredictability of my days/weeks and deciding to accept ‘what is’ and move forward imperfectly to hopefully show you that it’s okay to do the same. x
Inside This Episode
In this conversation, I’m walking you through the shift I made from “strict & perfect routines” to anchor points — a flexible, supportive, ADHD-friendly way of creating that doesn’t require everything to happen at the same time every day.
We’ll explore:
• Why rigid routines backfire for ADHD brains and highly sensitive creatives
• The guilt that comes from not being able to stick to a schedule — and why it isn’t your fault
• What it actually takes to stay consistent when life is unpredictable
• How anchor points give you rhythm without rigidity
• How to build momentum even if you only have an hour or two a day
This isn’t about becoming more disciplined.
It’s about creating a business rhythm that reflects your real life, energy and capacity.
If You’ve Been Feeling…
• Frustrated that routines work for everyone except you
• Guilty for not sticking to a schedule (even though you’ve tried every version of one)
• Scattered or behind because your life changes hour by hour
• Overwhelmed by content creation because you never know when you’ll get quiet time
• Stuck between wanting consistency and needing flexibility
This episode will help you soften the pressure, honour your energy, and find a structure that actually supports your creativity — not suffocates it.
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Links & Resources
• Canva Essentials Guide (name TBD)
I’d love to hear from you
What’s one routine you’ve been trying to force, and what might shift if you gave yourself the permission to try a fluid, flexible rhythm instead?
k.🤍
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