Ep 96: The CEO Micro Habit Method for Sustainable Growth When Life Is Messy
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In this episode, Shauna Lynn reframes the January pressure and replaces hustle-driven goal-setting with a grounded, sustainable CEO approach. She walks listeners through a mindset shift that moves them from feeling behind to feeling firmly in control, without adding more to an already full plate.
Rather than chasing big resolutions, Shauna Lynn shares how micro habits, paired with thoughtful weekly planning, create real momentum over time. Through personal examples and real-world CEO routines, she illustrates how progress is built in the margins of everyday life, especially when things feel messy or unpredictable. Listeners will hear how prioritization, intention, and flexibility can coexist, and why grace is not a weakness in leadership, but a strategy.
This episode offers a refreshing perspective for women who want growth that actually fits their lives. It’s an invitation to lead with clarity, consistency, and self-trust - one day at a time.
If this resonates, share it with a fellow business owner who needs permission to slow down and still move forward.
Timestamps:
(00:02) - (03:12): Shauna Lynn Simon reframes the January “reset” pressure and reminds listeners they’re not behind - they’re right on time.
(03:13) - (10:05): Shauna Lynn breaks down why big resolutions fade fast, and why micro habits are the real CEO move for sustainable momentum.
(10:06) - (18:40): Shauna Lynn walks through her daily CEO check-in and how choosing one needle-mover priority keeps the day from turning into reactive chaos.
(18:41) - (28:15): Shauna Lynn shares her 5-minute inbox review and her end-of-day wins ritual, using progress-focused reflection to stay grounded and consistent.
(28:16) - (44:50): Shauna Lynn gives a real-time weekly planning walkthrough - aligning profit + energy, protecting CEO time, building buffer space, and using “task triage” when life blows up.
Resources:
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