Wk21-Take something off your plate
Less Stress
This week’s habit comes from a personal place. I’ve been feeling stretched thin lately—working long hours and always on Sundays—and I realized something had to give. I’ve decided to nix my weekly podcast. I revived it to support this newsletter, but even short episodes take lots of time to publish.
After reviewing my upcoming calendar, I’ve decided to step away from my own podcast—for now. And honestly? I already feel lighter.
Habit of the week:
Wk21-Take something off your plate
Why it matters:
Overcommitting leads to burnout. When your calendar is packed with things that don't serve you or your business, it's harder to focus on the work that does. Trimming tasks, responsibilities, or relationships that drain you can bring clarity, energy, and even joy back into your day.
Quick Start Guide:
- Audit Your Commitments: List what you've said yes to. Then ask: Does this still make sense for me?
- Spot the Drains: Look for tasks that take more than they give, such as volunteer work, online courses, side projects, and demanding clients.
- Pick One to Let Go: Choose something small or non-critical to remove from your list this week.
- Don't Over-Explain: You don't owe anyone a long justification. A kind, honest "I need to step back" is enough.
- Notice the Relief: Pay attention to how you feel once the commitment is gone. That feeling? That's space returning.
Cami's Tips
- I'm letting go of my podcast this week. It is adding stress I don't need. Saying no to something I created was hard—but freeing. I know I don't have to give it up forever. Also, I'm currently a cohost of a monthly podcast, so I still have that to look forward to.
- Are you taking a course you're no longer engaged in? Withdraw. You can always revisit it later.
- Are you still doing volunteer work that no longer excites you? It's okay to step down.
- Do you have a client who drains your time and energy? It may be time to stop renewing that relationship.
- When you let something go, space opens for something better.
Routine Checkpoint:
Remember, you don't have to do it all to succeed. Sometimes, success is about doing less—on purpose.
What's Your Take?
Have you ever stepped away from a task or commitment that no longer served you? How did it feel? Please share your thoughts with #WebDesignerHabits, and let's support each other in letting go.
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about the author
Cami MacNamara is a web designer and owner of WebCami LLC, a Seattle-based agency since 2002. She created Web Designer Habits to help solopreneurs build smarter systems, stay productive, and run a business that works for them.