How I accomplish more by doing less
Dear {{ first_name }},
Last week, I asked you something on Instagram:
Do you overestimate what you can get done in a day?
Most of you said “All the time.”
Same.
I used to live in a constant state of overdrive -checking boxes, doing all the things, trying to “keep up.”
But the real breakthrough came when I realized this:
You can accomplish more by doing less -on purpose.
Let me explain.
Here’s how I approach this now:
1. I don’t chase more. I focus on momentum.
Every day I ask: What are the 1–2 things that will actually move the needle?
(Not 10. Not even 5. Just the top 2.)
It’s far better to accomplish 2 important things than to stare at a list of 10 and only manage the least important one.
Because let’s be honest -when that list keeps rolling over day after day, the mental load adds up.
And it chips away at your energy, your confidence, and your clarity.
2. I respect my energy.
My workouts are short and focused.
My meals are protein-forward and simple.
My mornings include sunlight, movement, or breathwork -even if it’s just 15 minutes.
3. I build systems instead of hyperfocusing on goals.
Systems are flexible. They adjust to my life season, my cycle, my energy.
They’re why I was able to:
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Build a business while being a present mom
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Maintain my weight for over a year without tracking apps
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Finally rest without guilt, and still make "progress"
Research shows we’re far more likely to stick to a new habit when it feels easy, repeatable, and rewarding -not extreme.
Thinking about a 2-hour workout? That can trigger overwhelm.
But 30 minutes each morning -predictable, doable, realistic & builds traction.
And that traction turns into trust with yourself.
You don’t need more intensity.
You need more consistency.
As James Clear says: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
That’s why I teach my clients to shrink the task and show up anyway -because what you do consistently will always outperform what you do occasionally with perfection.
Try this today:
Ask yourself:
“What’s one small thing I can do today that my future self will thank me for?”
Don’t underestimate a 30-minute lift.
A 10-minute walk.
Washing and chopping your veggies before putting them in the fridge.
It all adds up.
Small actions done once are helpful.
But small actions turned into a repeatable system? That’s where the real transformation begins.
So next time something feels good or doable -don’t just ask, “Can I do this today?”
Ask:
“How can I turn this into something I do most days… without overthinking it?”
That’s where the magic happens.
Thank you for reading, {{ first_name }}!
Until next Tuesday,
Dr. Leen
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