One small shift for a calmer week

If last week was about setting the tone for a calmer 2026, this week is about taking one small, do-able step towards it.

Nothing dramatic. No full overhaul. Just a gentle shift you can try straight away.

Because the truth is, most overwhelm doesn’t come from big problems, it comes from lots of tiny, unfinished things quietly sitting in your head.

A practical reset you can try today 📝 Here’s a simple exercise I often share with clients who feel mentally overloaded:

The “Admin Brain Dump & Boundary Check” (10 minutes max)

1. Open a blank page (paper or notes app).
2. Write down every admin task currently sitting in your mind; emails, reports, invoices, follow-ups, forms, “I should really…” thoughts. No organising yet.
3. Once it’s all out, circle:

• One task you can complete in under 15 minutes
• One task that could be postponed
• One task that shouldn’t be yours at all (delegated, automated, or simplified)

Then stop. That’s it.

You don’t need to tackle the whole list today. The win is getting it out of your head and into something you can see.

Mental clarity often comes before productivity not after.

A note on the wellbeing industry right now 🤍

Across the wellbeing space, I’m seeing the same themes come up again and again in conversations with therapists, coaches, and practitioners:

• Increasing demand from clients
• Longer waiting lists and emotional load
• More pressure to be “always available”
• Less time for rest, reflection, or proper admin systems

There’s a lot of quiet burnout happening behind very professional-looking practices.

This is exactly why calmer systems matter. Not to make you work harder but to protect your energy, your boundaries, and the quality of care you offer.

You’re allowed to run a practice that feels supportive, not draining.

What this space is here for:

This newsletter isn’t about fixing everything at once. It’s about small, sustainable shifts that add up over time.

If all you do this week is:

• Write things down instead of carrying them
• Give yourself permission to pause
• Or choose one task instead of ten

That’s progress.

We’re building businesses that last and that includes you.

Here’s to a steadier week ahead 🤍

– Gem

Hunter & Co