Effort Tracking vs. Outcome Tracking: The Method That Actually Reduces Overwhelm and Builds Momentum

Lindsey shares the cornerstone method she uses with all her clients — and why ditching your to-do list might be the most productive thing you ever do. She makes the case for tracking effort over outcome, and why this simple shift can reduce anxiety, build resilience, and bring genuine daily joy.In this episode, Lindsey covers:Why constant to-do lists are making you miserable — and what to do insteadThe effort tracking method: scoring yourself 0–10 on the things that actually matterWhy we're psychologically addicted to measuring outcomes and how it's keeping us stuckThe basics we keep skipping: eating, sleeping, breathing, moving, meditating, prayingSky before screen — why getting sunlight in your eyes before your phone matters for your hormonesHow effort tracking applies to leading teams and rewarding people at workThe relationship between daily effort, worthiness, and long-term happinessHow tracking effort changes your relationship with failure and builds resilienceWhy acknowledging effort — in yourself and others — builds connection and communityThe 7-day effort tracking experiment Lindsey wants you to tryHow the Conscious Change Method workbook can help you track progress week by weekLinks & Resources MentionedThe Conscious Change Method Workbook — https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conscious-Change-Method-Workbook-CONSCIOUSNESS/dp/B0CHSN1J14Wearables mentioned: Oura Ring, Whoop, Garmin, MorpheusResearch referenced: Lisa Feldman Barrett (acting first to change how you feel)Lindsey Frances LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/lindseyfrancesLindsey Frances Facebook: www.facebook.com/lyndzy.francesLindsey Frances Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lindseyfrancescoach/Lindsey Frances Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richsimplehuman/Lindsey Frances Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@richsimplehuman