Hi First name / Slothies!
 

My current book stack is chef’s kiss. 

 

One of the standouts has been The Gap and The Gain—and whew, has it been calling me out. The gist is this: most of us measure success by looking at how far we haven’t gotten yet (the gap), instead of how far we’ve come (the gain). And when you live in the gap, you’ll always feel behind, no matter how much you’ve accomplished.

 

What I love about this book is that it doesn’t force toxic positivity on you. 

 

It’s not saying “just be happy all the time.” 

 

It’s saying: yes, you’ll have negative thoughts, yes, you’ll hit rough days, but here’s how to shift out of it faster so you don’t stay stuck.

 

 Practical, dare I say savvy, strategies that actually work in the real world. My kind of book.

 

And here’s where it really hit me—ambitious women like us were basically raised to live in the gap.

 

 Always reaching, striving, holding ourselves to goals that were never realistic to begin with. Then we crash out, have a menty b, and hit burnout; only then do we try to learn healthier habits. 

 

But honestly? Wouldn’t it make more sense to start from a place that’s sustainable and freeing now?

 

It’s the last weekend of summer, and I know the “fall panic” is about to kick in.

 

The end-of-year push, the self-imposed deadlines, the feeling that you’re already behind. 

 

So let me say this LOUD and CLEAR: 

 

 

Here’s what I want you to do next time that meany in your head says otherwise:

Because your goals aren’t facts or requirements, they’re just directions. 

 

The path will zig, zag, twist, and double back—but if you go in knowing that, you honestly can’t fail.

 

You will get where you’re going. The secret is to let it happen in a way that actually works for you.

 

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

 

XOXO,
Renee

This one goes out to all my ambitious ladies!!

 

We dream big. ✨ Careers, businesses, personal growth—you name it, we want it all. But here’s the thing no one warns you about: sometimes those sky-high expectations set us up for burnout instead of success. This week’s blog breaks down why setting realistic expectations is so tough, the cost of chasing goals that don’t fit your real life, and practical ways to keep your drive without losing your energy or joy.

 

I’ve been working behind the scenes on something I’m so excited about—my brand new guide, Organize It Once. 🎉 

 

It’s designed to help you finally set up organizing systems that last (no more re-doing the same space every few months). 

 

My beta testers are in the thick of reviewing right now, and I’ll be sharing more updates with you next week as we get closer to launch week (Sept 8!). Stay tuned—this one’s going to make your life a whole lot lighter.

Fall is the busiest season for Savvy Sloth. Like September is already booked… and it's still August. 

 

Between home refreshes for the holidays, project management systems to prep for Q4 rushes, and end of year marketing strategy support, spots are already filling. If you’ve been thinking about bringing me on for some extra support—now’s the time to reach out and start planning before the holiday rush. Below are the openings available: 

 

October: 1 Home Org, 1 Marketing

November: 2 Home Org, 1 Project Management

December: 1 Home Org, 1 Marketing 

Here are a few little treasures that have been brightening my days lately. Each one aligns with a core theme we talk about on the reg here at Savvy Sloth Strategies.