🧠Weekly Mind Sweep No. 163 | Manage Your Mind | Consistency
February 2025
Week 161: Curated Conversation: Consistency
Week 162 Mind Your Business: Consistency
*Week 163: Manage Your Mind: Consistency
Week 164: What’s On My Mind: Consistency
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In the MindSweep this week:
Curated Conversation with curated GIF’s & puns (for your entertainment).
Jamie’s Second Brain Corner: Links to references. Need a map? I’ve got you!
What’s I’m Reading - Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Collaborations with Terri Hamilton (Thursday) & Shannon Giordano and the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
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"Don't tell me what to do!"
That was my rallying cry for years.
My mind is a wild rollercoaster of ideas–one minute, sparking brilliance; the next, plunging headfirst into distraction.
I used to scoff at the idea of consistency—"Consistency, schmeistency!" I'd say—but deep down, I knew something was missing.
Now, in reflection with a fresh lens from neuroscience and a deeper understanding of how my spicy brain works, I realized I wasn't being lazy–I was procrastiworking. I was dodging the projects that genuinely mattered by diving into tasks that felt productive but never truly moved the needle. [1]
For years, I've reveled in the spontaneity of my fleeting bursts of creative inspiration. Yet that raw energy never translated into a sustainable business until I harnessed the small, consistent habit to build a thriving business.
And you can, too.
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Understanding the Brain: Micro-Habits and Neural Pathways
My Weekly MindSweep began with a simple idea session, when I let all my scattered thoughts pour out onto paper in a MindSweep Mapping session. [2]
Over time, the Weekly MindSweep practice evolved into a cherished ritual that cleared the clutter from my mind and helped me find my unique creative rhythm.
And here's an important truth:
Consistency isn't about how often you do something; it's about finding the rhythm that works for you.
It'll be uncomfortable at first, rebelling against your natural impulse to scatter your focus. Start super small with a micro-habit. A simple five-minute routine to jot down an idea (and no, not on a sticky note—I'm talking about a dedicated journal in your favorite cozy nook.)
Each five-minute session isn't just about writing down an idea—it's about building a secret pathway in your brain.
Each time you sit down in this space, your brain builds a new neural pathway through a process called neuroplasticity. Each note creates a path that will become a well-worn trail leading to creative clarity.
Your brain will begin myelinating this new pathway every time you repeat this ritual.
Think of myelin as the insulation wrapped around electrical wires—it makes the transmission of signals faster and more efficient.
For a creative entrepreneur's brain, where thoughts can flicker like sparks, this insulation helps your ideas flow with increasing ease. What once felt like a forced effort slowly becomes an almost instinctive habit, streamlining your creative process.
Every morning, your five-minute ritual became part of a habit loop. The cue is the start of your day, the routine is your quick idea session, and the reward is the rush of accomplishment—and yes, a little dopamine—that kept you coming back.
This loop transforms your sporadic bursts of creativity into a consistent and reliable source of inspiration.
Your brain learns to anticipate the cue, easing you into a state of flow where your best ideas could emerge effortlessly.
Unlocking Flow: Consistency as the Gateway
Over time, those small, consistent actions lead you into the elusive flow state. You no longer have to force creativity; instead, your well-worn neural highways allow you to transition smoothly from planning to execution. What began as a reluctant nod to routine evolved into a flexible framework that harnesses your brain's vibrant energy.
Your creative chaos is channeled into focused productivity, and your once-fleeting projects grow into a successful business you are truly proud of.
Tailor Consistency to Your Unique Brain
And here's the truth I discovered: consistency isn't about rigid schedules or dull repetition—it's about embracing tiny, manageable habits that work with your unique rhythm.
For creative entrepreneurs like us, the journey looks something like this:
Start Small: Even five minutes of focused work can pave the way for monumental change.
Use Visual Cues: Create a space that inspires you and reminds you of your commitment.
Celebrate Immediate Rewards: Savor the quick wins that keep your creative fire burning.
Stay Flexible: Adjust your routines as your energy ebbs and flows because your brilliance thrives on flexibility.
Small, consistent actions–whether a daily micro-habit or a Weekly MindSweep can rewire your brain from chaos to clarity. They build neural pathways, insulate your ideas with myelin, and reinforce a habit loop that guides you into that coveted flow state—
where creativity and productivity truly thrive.
If you're ready to transform your wild, brilliant mind into a powerhouse of focused creativity, start small, find your rhythm, be consistent, and watch as your brain rewires itself to support your unique, unstoppable journey of building something you are proud of.
And, if you need support–you belong here, I can help!
My questions for you this week :
Neuroscience tells us that even five minutes of focused work can build new neural pathways. What micro-habits can you incorporate into your routine that can make a big difference over time?
Have you ever caught yourself "procrastiworking"—diving into tasks that feel productive but never move the needle? What small shift helped you refocus on what truly matters?
Reply and share with me!
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Jamie’s Second Brain Corner:
[1] Procrastiworking - How to recognize it and when to stop - I’m busy Being Awesome Podcast
[2] Did someone say MindSweep MAP?! Learn more about my Personalized MindSweep Mapping Process
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What I’m reading
Caste
Author: Isabel Wilkerson
“As we go about our daily lives, caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance. The hierarchy of caste is not about feelings or morality. It is about power—which groups have it and which do not.”
Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people’s lives and behavior and the nation’s fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Isabel Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more.
Using riveting stories about people—including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball’s Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others—she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day.
Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity.
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Collaborations!
Join us Friday, March 7th, at the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce for this two-hour interactive business community experience.
We'll discuss ways to cultivate business through Sales, Marketing, and Communication methods that support relationship building, showing up authentically, and connecting deeper with colleagues and the people you serve.
9-11 am - Open discussion, community support, brainstorming ideas
Join me in meeting business owners in our community. You'll leave with new tools to help you make connections and build your business!
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12:00 - Take 5—a guided meditation with Terri Hamilton of Positively Terri to ground your week with peace and focus.
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The gifts you bring to the world
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