The Power of 5 Seconds

Sometimes in life, we face challenges that feel relentless. We know we’ll finish, but ugh — actually pushing through? Feels impossible.

That's where breaking down a big, scary task into teeny-tiny (very achievable) chunks can save the day. Suddenly, you’re not dealing with the whole mountain — just the next step in front of you.

A friend of mine (who juggles a full-time job and three active kids — superwoman, anyone?) shared that on hectic Saturdays and Sundays with lots of places to be, she can’t even think about the whole day. She’s gotta take it hour by hour because the full schedule gives her anxiety. Heck, it made me stressed hearing about it! 

One day at a time, one hour at a time, one task at a time, and she wins the day.

Got something in your life that feels like too much? Maybe it’s a project, a tough conversation, or even your workout routine. Try breaking it down. Maybe instead of tackling the whole week, focus on today. Instead of that 30-minute workout, aim for 5 minutes. Sometimes, all it takes is just five seconds.