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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

Episode 119: The Mid-Summer Calendar Creep

from Your Next, Best Step · host Janet J.

You meant for this to be a slower summer. Slower mornings, a little white space, maybe a book you would actually finish. Now it is late July, and your calendar looks nothing like that plan — and you do not remember the moment you agreed to all of it.The good news: a full summer is rarely the result of one big decision.It builds gradually, one small yes at a time, until your free hours arrive in pieces too small to rest in. There is a name for that, and once you can see it, you can do something about it.In this episode, you will find:- Why your “slower summer” filled up without a single decision on your part- The research-backed reason scattered free time never feels like rest- How to reclaim your rhythm before August arrives, without a rigid systemScripture: Ephesians 5:15–16 (NIV)Research note: This episode draws on the idea of “time confetti,” coined by author Brigid Schulte and studied by Harvard researcher Ashley Whillans. It is presented as a concept, with no invented statistics.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.

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You meant for this to be a slower summer. Slower mornings, a little white space, maybe a book you would actually finish. Now it is late July, and your calendar looks nothing like that plan — and you do not remember the moment you agreed to all of it. The good news: a full summer is rarely the result of one big decision. It builds gradually, one small yes at a time, until your free hours arrive in pieces too small to rest in. There is a name for that, and once you can see it, you can do someth...

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