140: Feeling Behind? Your Progress Might Be Hidden
05/16/25 • 3 min
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the things, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working,” this is your episode.
In this Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to use progress tracking to re-energize your motivation, boost your confidence, and see real growth even when it feels slow. It’s not about the finish line. It’s about what you’re stacking along the way.
What we cover:
- Why tracking keeps you out of discouragement
- Easy ways to log your growth (even if you’re busy)
- How to celebrate progress, not just perfection
- Action steps to track something today
🎯 Your progress is real. It’s time to start seeing it.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
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The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the things, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working,” this is your episode.
In this Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to use progress tracking to re-energize your motivation, boost your confidence, and see real growth even when it feels slow. It’s not about the finish line. It’s about what you’re stacking along the way.
What we cover:
- Why tracking keeps you out of discouragement
- Easy ways to log your growth (even if you’re busy)
- How to celebrate progress, not just perfection
- Action steps to track something today
🎯 Your progress is real. It’s time to start seeing it.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon
Previous Episode
139: How to Stay Organized and Inspired at the Same Time
If you’re a creative who resists structure because it feels like it’ll kill your flow, this episode is for you.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to use time blocking in a flexible, energy-aligned way that actually boosts your creativity instead of boxing it in. This isn’t about rigid routines it’s about building space that supports your ideas, energy, and genius.
What we cover:
- How to block time based on your natural creative rhythm
- What warmup rituals get you into flow faster
- The power of buffer blocks for mental clarity
- A full breakdown to stay organized and inspired
🎯 You don’t need less structure, you need the right kind. Let’s build it.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon
Next Episode
141: Decision Fatigue Is Killing Your Focus! Here’s the Fix
Feel like you’re making a thousand tiny decisions before lunch? That’s decision fatigue and it’s silently draining your focus and motivation.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m sharing how to simplify your day, reduce low-impact decisions, and preserve your energy for what actually matters. This episode is full of quick, simple shifts that make a big difference in how you show up.
What we cover:
- What decision fatigue really is and why it sneaks up on you
- How to create “daily defaults” to eliminate choice overload
- The power of planning your priorities the night before
- Simple batching + automation tricks for less stress and more focus
🎯 You don’t need to do more, you just need to decide less.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success - 140: Feeling Behind? Your Progress Might Be Hidden
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struggling to stay motivated long-term in today's thriving. Five. I'm sharing how tracking your progress, big or small, can re-energize your motivation, build confidence, and keep you moving towards your goals with clarity.
Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a quick burst of motivation and productivity in five minutes or less. I'm Cindy, your host, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and a business coach. I've built and so
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