Clarify, Cut, Create: A Three-Step Formula to Focus Your Energy and Reduce Stress

Ever feel like you’re running on fumes, juggling a million things, yet still not making real progress? You’re not alone. Most professionals (and humans in general) struggle with feeling pulled in too many directions, making it hard to move forward with focus and confidence.

That’s where the CLARIFY, CUT, CREATE framework comes in. It’s a simple, powerful way to focus your energy, reduce stress, and turn your vision into action.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Clarify – Get Crystal Clear on What You Actually Want

It sounds simple, but one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck is they don’t take the time to truly define what success looks like. They chase what’s in front of them or what they “should” do, rather than what actually aligns with their goals.

I learned this the hard way when I first started my business. I said yes to everything every speaking gig, every opportunity, because I thought that’s what success looked like. But I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Once I got clear on my bigger vision (impacting people through high-energy, transformational keynotes and training programs), I stopped chasing and started leading my career with intention.

Action Steps:

? Work: Write down your top three priorities for the next quarter. What do you want to be known for? What impact do you want to have?

? Personal: Think about how you want to feel in your life: fulfilled, free, excited, balanced? What activities or goals would support that?

? Bonus Tip: Set a 10-minute timer and free-write your vision for work and life one year from now. Don’t overthink...just write.

Step 2: Cut – Eliminate What Doesn’t Support Your Vision

Once you know what you want, you have to make space for it. That means cutting out what doesn’t align even if it’s something you’ve done for years.

When I was building my business, I realized I was spending hours on things that weren’t actually making an impact like over-preparing for meetings or doing admin tasks that could be outsourced. The moment I started cutting unnecessary tasks, I had more time to create high-value content and land bigger speaking engagements.

Action Steps:

? Work: Review your daily tasks. What’s truly important vs. what’s just noise? Delegate, automate, or eliminate at least one thing this week that doesn’t move the needle.

? Personal: Look at your calendar and commitments. Are you overcommitted? Say no (or “not now”) to something that drains you.

? Bonus Tip: Keep a “Stop Doing List.” Every time you notice something that isn’t serving you, add it to the list.

Step 3: Create – Make Your Vision a Reality

Now that you’ve cleared space, it’s time to take action and bring your vision to life. This step is about thinking bigger and being strategic about how to make things happen.

When I transitioned from corporate to full-time speaking, I had to create new ways to grow. I stopped waiting for opportunities and started building my own stage by creating content, launching programs, and leveraging my network. That shift made all the difference.

Action Steps:

? Work: Identify one high-impact action you can take this week to move closer to your goal (pitching a new idea, reaching out to a mentor, streamlining a process).

? Personal: Design your life around your goals. Block out time for what matters (workouts, family, creativity).

? Bonus Tip: Ask yourself, “What’s one bold move I can make that would change everything?”

Final Thought

When you CLARIFY what you want, CUT what doesn’t serve you, and CREATE ways to bring your vision to life, everything shifts. You stop feeling scattered and start moving forward with focused energy and less stress.

Would love to hear from you...which step do you need to focus on right now: Clarify, Cut, or Create?

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