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Shiny Object Syndrome

By Stephanie O'Dea 2 Comments

Hello there, wonderful person.

I’m so happy you are here.

When you spend as much time on the internet as I do, it’s really hard to not get distracted by all of the shiny bouncy offers and THINGS that are vying for your attention.

All of these things — all of the schtuff —

it’s just noise.

tune it out.

turn it off.

go dark, and go within —

be still in your brain.

all of the little thoughts you have that float into your brain when you are quiet?

THAT is what you should listen to.

Not the internet marketer with the bullhorn.

Go quiet. Be still.

You already know what you should or shouldn’t be doing.

~~~

I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day —

I love her. She is wonderful.

Since I’ve known her, she has wanted to write a book.

I actually know an awful lot about writing books, but she’s never asked me for advice, and so I’ve never offered up anything unsolicited —

I asked how the writing was going when we were on a walk in the woods —

she said she downloaded a new software for formatting and watched 2 webinars on how to market books.

But.

She has only written a tiny snippet — even though since I’ve known her — (about 12 years) — she’s been talking about writing the book.

~~~

Is that you?

Is there something that you’ve always wanted to do but instead of taking baby steps forward to complete the thing you keep getting side tracked?

my wish for you today: stop overthinking and over planning — what is the next baby step you can take to move forward?

lots of love to you —

consider yourself loved and hugged.

xoxoo steph

[if you need help planning out your *thing*, email me and we can chat]

 

Want more? Be sure to watch my free training on the 10 Things You can Do RIGHT NOW to have a Happier, Calmer, more Peaceful Life.

 

 

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Stephanie O'DeaStephanie started A Year of Slow Cooking in 2008 as a New Year’s Resolution to use her crockpot slow cooker every day for a year. After 12 years of focusing solely on slow cooking, Stephanie has pivoted and now writes about all things “Slow Living” — you may browse the books she has written on her Amazon Author page.

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  1. Mary Morrison says

    December 8, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Hi Stephanie,
    This is Mary, Joey,s mom. I was so happy to see your recipes on Pinterest. I’m going to try your ribs today. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family??
    Love.
    Mary

  2. Casey Eckert says

    February 20, 2021 at 11:04 am

    Stephanie, I don’t know how I was first introduced to your “Year of Slow Cooking”, but I’ve been following you since the beginning, have tried a bazillion of your recipes (and loved each – and – every – one!), but more I’ve loved getting to know you and your family thru your funny, heartwarming, and sincere writing. I’ve shared many of your hilarious comments with family members and friends! I’m delighted your writing is now taking a more focused direction to living in general, not just cooking, and I want to offer my deep congrats! I’m so proud of you!!

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