Hey friends!
Two words that guide almost everything I do — in my home, in my business, and in the way I help others get organized and feel more in control.
Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from clients, friends, even other professionals: “I just can’t find the perfect system.” Maybe you’ve felt that too — the endless search for the right planner, the best app, or the magical routine that will finally make everything click.
Here’s the truth: we’ve been sold a story.
For decades, marketing companies have done an incredible job convincing us that the next product — the perfect planner, the ultimate container, the all-in-one app — will finally fix everything. We believe that if we just find that one right thing, everything else will fall into place and run smoothly 100% of the time.
And as a recovering perfectionist, I totally get it. The idea is so tempting. Because we’re tired. We’re overstimulated. We’re juggling work, family, responsibilities — and it feels like if we could just find the thing, we wouldn’t have to try so hard anymore.
But here’s what I’ve learned (and what I tell every client I work with):
Your systems don’t need to be perfect — they need to be workable.
They need to fit you.
They need to flex with your life — not the other way around.
The system, the tool, the planner… they’re not supposed to be another thing you have to manage. They should make what’s already on your plate a little lighter.
So as you’re thinking about the season ahead, or even reflecting on what’s working (and what’s not), I want you to remember these two words:
Imperfect and Purposeful.
Let them guide your next decision, your next routine, your next reset. Because progress isn’t about finding the perfect system — it’s about finding one that gives you the space and support to live your real life.
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Nicole
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