Do One Small Act - Session Replay
We covered…
1. Small Acts Are Powerful, Especially When Big Feels Impossible
We’re often taught to chase big wins, but thriving is built on tiny, doable acts. Even when the mountain of tasks feels overwhelming, just lifting one “bale of hay” matters. We don’t need to move the whole barn. One kind, mindful act is enough to start shifting our energy and our life.
2. The Old “Push Through” Model Depletes Us
Many of us learned to run on adrenaline and pressure — “Faster! Get it all done or else!” But that’s not sustainable. Our nervous systems crave sustainability. When we’re not in survival mode, that old push actually puts the brakes on. Healing means learning to move forward without self-inflicted pressure.
3. Intimacy with Ourselves Comes First
We can be intimate with our projects and others, but real thriving asks us to connect with ourselves first. If we’re not present with our own feelings and needs, we can’t truly connect or create in a way that nourishes us.
4. Be With What Is-Not Just Where You Want to Be
The “black belt move” is to pause and be with yourself, exactly as you are, before trying to change anything. Instead of rushing to fix, just breathe and notice: what’s true for me right now? From there, you can choose the next small act that actually feels good and aligned.
5. When Frozen, Start with the Smallest Voluntary Movement
If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, don’t force yourself into action. Start with a breath, a blink, a toe wiggle… any tiny, voluntary movement. This reminds your nervous system you’re not truly stuck, and it’s a compassionate way to break the freeze.
6. Tapping and Emotional Freedom Work: Meet You Where You Are
When you feel resistance, rebellion, or overwhelm, tapping (EFT) gives us a way to honor those feelings instead of fighting them. We tap through the “I can’t” and “I won’t” with honesty, inviting self-acceptance and movement, no matter how small.
7. Choose Just One Project-And Notice the Urge to Multitask
Our brains love to pick 20 things at once. Gently bring yourself back to one. Just one. Breathe with it. Notice any frustration, confusion, or “shoulds” that arise. This is where real clarity and transformation begin.
8. Feelings Like Hopelessness or Failure Are Often Just “Candy Shells”
Sometimes, what stops us isn’t the task, but a hard shell of hopelessness or fear of failure. These feelings can hide the real project from us. By naming and tapping on these emotions, we soften the shell and invite creativity and new solutions.
9. Differentiation: Their Feelings Aren’t Yours
Many of us were taught to fix everyone else’s feelings before tending to our own. Differentiation is the skill of letting others have their emotions while staying connected to ourselves. It’s okay if we don’t agree or if someone we love is upset. We can care without carrying.
10. Appreciate Your Past and Future Self
A small act today-like putting a mug in the sink or writing down an idea-is a gift to your future self. When you notice and appreciate these acts, you build an “emotional bank account” filled with the energy of self-kindness and resilience. Let’s celebrate even the tiniest things we do for ourselves!
11. Progress Isn’t Linear-Honor the Helix
Growth is not a straight line. Sometimes you’ll feel less resilient or like you’re going backwards. That’s normal. We’re all on a helix, circling deeper with each round. Take breaks, come back to your breath, and trust that each small act-especially when done with awareness and self-compassion-builds your capacity for thriving.