Hi First name / Slothies!
 

You know that one thing you keep putting off because you think you’ll get to it when you have more time?

Yeah… I’ve been there and let's be honest still kind of there.

 

Here’s the thing: the longer we hang onto a problem—big or small—the heavier it gets. And that weight? It’s not just hanging out quietly in the background. It’s quietly draining our energy, eating away at our focus, and making it harder to show up for the things that actually matter.

 

For me, that weight shows up as overthinking, analysis paralysis, and stress—three things that love to multiply when I’m already stretched thin.

 

And lately, I’ve been stretched thin.

 

As you're well aware, I’m a one-woman show over here. I write all the content, film the videos, handle the accounting, send the proposals—everything. Part of that’s because I’m still growing and building visibility. 

 

But part of it is because Savvy Sloth Strategies is my baby, and I want to protect it.

 

So most of the time I think I can continue to handle everything on my own and just need to “push through.”  I personally hate the phrase “push through” I know it's meant to empower us but honestly it's doing more harm than good.

 

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been programmed to believe holding onto it all is the “smart” thing to do—because it saves money, keeps quality high, and ensures nothing slips through the cracks. The list of justifications goes on…

 

That mindset is so ingrained that even when we know getting help could save us time, stress, and sanity, we still keep it all on our plate.

 

But here’s what I learned the hard way: my way doesn't always work. 

 

My “push through” attempts sometimes look more like pulling back. I'm frozen in time with all my worries swirling around me. 

 

After a recent wave of new client inquiries (yay!), my old, way of handling leads and proposals fell apart fast (not yay). It was clunky, exhausting, and eating up hours I didn’t have. 

 

And those hours? They weren’t just hours—they were energy I needed to do my best work, which is helping all of you.

 

I had to face the truth: I couldn’t fix this on my own. Not without burning out.

 

So I did the thing that’s not always easy for women like us—I asked for help.

I invested in a CRM software (Honeybook 💛) and brought in someone who could set it up in their sleep. 

 

 

What used to take me days now takes minutes. 

 

It’s streamlined, scalable, and I can grow into it without the stress. My brain feels lighter, my schedule feels more spacious, and I’m no longer wasting my best energy on tinkering with a new software.

 

So I share all this to say: progress will always get you further than perfection or control. The more you can let go, the more in control you’ll actually feel—not because you’re doing it all yourself, but because you’re focusing on what matters most and is in your zone of genius.

 

So if you’ve been holding onto something because “no one will do it like me,” ask yourself: 

 

 

You don’t have to do it all. You don’t have to do it alone. Lean on your network, your community, your service providers. 

 

People like me legit wake up wanting to make your life easier.

And you might just be unstoppable when you stop trying to be everything to everyone.

 

You’ve got this—on your side always! 🦥💛

 

XOXO,
Renee

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I’m putting the finishing touches on a brand-new resource—Organize It Once—and before it launches, I want a few more savvy friends to test-drive it. You’ll get early access for free in exchange for your honest feedback on what’s helpful, what’s missing, and what could be even better.

 

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