Before next week gets ahead of us

I want you to pause and look back at the last 7 days.

How much of that time actually felt intentional?

And I’m not talking about hustle for the sake of hustle.

I’m talking about time that moved the needle for you.

So what does that look like?

For me, it’s knowing I spent time behind the lens (not just behind a screen).

It’s showing up for the people I love, present, not just “around.”

And it’s being able to look back and say, “Yep. I actually lived with purpose this week.”

So here’s my question:

What does a successful week look like for you?

If you’re ending too many weeks thinking, “I could’ve done more. I could’ve shown up better” let’s change that.

No shame, no guilt, just realignment.

Let’s also get rid of the whole “I need to be productive from 9 to 5” mindset.

You’re not clocking in for a boss.

You’re building something you believe in.

That means you’re allowed to redefine what a productive day actually looks like.

Here’s what I’ve been leaning into:

• Short, focused blocks of creative time, 2 to 4 hour “deep work” sprints for things that really matter (like editing, planning content, or web development).
• Time-boxing smaller tasks so they don’ eat up your day (think: replying to DMs, emails, admin and 99% of the emails in your inbox)
• Scheduling in things like photography walks or passion projects, not as a reward, but as a core part of your week.

Because shooting for fun? That’s fuel.

Not fluff.

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