Don’t Push The Boulder Twice - Make It Easy To Restart: #96

What happens when your workload suddenly goes from busy… to completely overwhelming?

In this episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, Alan is joined by Peter Smith — English teacher, trainer, coach, materials writer, old accountability partner and long-time listener to the show.

Peter shares the story of taking on a huge writing project alongside an already packed professional schedule — creating more than 2,000 advanced grammar questions while continuing his teaching, training and other work.

Rather than relying on complicated productivity apps or heroic bursts of motivation, Peter used a handful of simple systems to keep moving forward.

In this episode, we explore:

Why breaking huge projects into visible, manageable chunks can reduce overwhelm

How a simple paper tracker can make progress tangible

Why reconnecting with your “why” can keep you moving when motivation dips

The power of consistency — and the “don’t break the chain” principle

The Hemingway Bridge: how to make it easier to restart after a break

Why the late-afternoon slump can derail good intentions

Simple alternatives to automatically reaching for sugar or another coffee