Stop Overwhelm with the Sticky Note Technique

You’ve created your Vision. You know where you want to go. But then Monday morning hits, and the "Cloud Thoughts" start swirling. You feel overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure of which way to turn.

​In The Wellness Vortex Habit Change Model, we master Non-Negotiable Habit #6: I manage my time. To do this effectively, we need a bridge between our big dreams and our daily actions.

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The Library of Your Mind (Vision)

​Imagine walking into a massive library. If all the books were thrown in a pile on the floor, you’d never find what you need. That is what overwhelm feels like.

• ​The Aisles are your Life Areas (Finances, Health, Business, Family). (Today's theme)
• ​The Books are your individual tasks or thoughts. Stay put for the Sprint Technique.

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The Sticky Note Technique is how we put the books back on the shelves so you can finally breathe.

​Step 1: Preparation (Keep it Simple)

​Don't let "perfect" be the enemy of "done." Grab a pack of small sticky notes and a notebook. Use one page in your notebook for each "Aisle" (Area) of your life.

​Note: Don't overcomplicate with colors if it causes procrastination. Just start.

​Step 2: The Brain Dump (One Action, One Note)

​Write down every single thought, task, or "to-do" currently taking up space in your head.

• ​Rule: One item per sticky note.
• ​Process: Place the notes on their corresponding "Aisle" pages in your notebook.
• ​The Result: This process is incredibly cleansing. Moving "Cloud Thoughts" from your head onto paper provides immediate emotional hygiene and relief.

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Step 3: Prioritize the "Needle-Movers"

​Now, look at your pages. Ask yourself: “Which one is the most urgent and most important?”

Move that specific sticky note to the top of your Work in Progress page. This is your Priority #1.

Next: Transition to the Sprint

​Once you have your most important sticky note identified, it’s time for the next step of the process: The Sprint Technique. You take that one note, put it on your calendar, and attack it with laser focus.

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Ready to Build Your Map?

• ​Missed the Vision Board? Start with your Vision Board here
• ​Ready for the final step? Learn the Sprint Technique here

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Stop waiting for the overwhelm to fade. Generate your own clarity!

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To your total life transformation,

​Nadya

Accountability Wellness Coach