A quieter kind of progress


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Last week, I shared how I’ve been rethinking visibility — realizing that being “forgotten” isn’t failure, but space for something more intentional to grow.

That reflection has been shaping how I work behind the scenes. I’ve started blocking a two-hour window each morning — my deep-work time. Less reacting, more creating.

No inbox.
No pings.
Just me, my work music playlist, and that new project that matters so much to me.

Protecting those quiet hours is helping me reconnect with what I love about this work — creating experiences that feel thoughtful and human.

If you’ve been craving more flow (and less frantic), maybe it’s time to try your own mini-boundary experiment this week...

✨ XP tip:
Design Your Two-Hour Container

This week, choose one two-hour block and treat it like sacred creative space.

Before you begin, ask yourself:

What would make this work feel like an invitation, not an obligation?

Maybe it’s a candle, a playlist, or simply turning off notifications.

Boundaries aren’t barriers — they’re containers that help your best ideas take shape.

Notice how your energy, ideas, and patience shift when your most creative work happens inside clear edges.

Then design your next week around what felt best — that’s your rhythm revealing itself.


You don’t need to overhaul everything — sometimes all it takes is a little fence around your focus.

Here’s to gentle structure, deeper work, and the kind of progress that actually feels good!

Thanks for being part of my journey,

Stéphanie

P.S. Next week, I’ll be sharing a little peek at something that grew during my certification program — a way to help small creative business owners design more human-centered experiences. It’s been quietly taking shape behind those deep-work sessions, and I can’t wait to tell you more.

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NOTE: I'm moving things around in the backend to make room for a new project. Can you help me spot "bad experiences" regarding my site, your members' area, communications, or whatever? I would really appreciate your help with this! It will make it so much easier for me to fix and improve everything that needs attention. Thank you!

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I'm making good use of my time and creativity to bring you family fun printable templates you can use both for your own needs AND to sell and make money. Hundreds of people have already made good use of my templates to reduce screen time and increase bonding time. I am where I'm supposed to be right now and so you are. Enjoy the process and the time with your family. Everything will work out just fine when the time comes and I'm here to help you get there 😉

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