**“There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.”**
— Leonard Cohen

When the Day Feels Heavy, Here’s What I Remind Myself

Some mornings, everything clicks. The coffee is perfect, your inbox isn’t a war zone, and for a fleeting moment, you feel like you might actually be the kind of person who “effortlessly balances it all.”

And then… there are the other mornings.

The ones where your to-do list feels like a personal attack. Where your brain is running a marathon, but somehow, you’re still standing in the kitchen wondering if you should alphabetize your tea collection instead of starting work. The days when even basic tasks feel monumental—and suddenly, deep-cleaning the baseboards seems like a better use of your time than answering a single email.

I’ve been there. And I’ve learned that you don’t need a grand plan to move forward. You just need one tiny spark.

The Power of Small Sparks (A Reminder We All Need Sometimes)

For the longest time, I thought motivation had to come in big, dramatic moments—like a perfectly timed montage in a movie where everything suddenly makes sense.

Turns out, that’s not how it works. What actually pulls you forward? Small sparks. Tiny shifts. The little things that keep you going.

✨ That first sip of coffee, still steaming, still full of potential.
✨ The way your dog greets you like you just won an Oscar.
✨ Crossing one thing off your to-do list and pretending that means you deserve a full afternoon off.
✨ That one song that instantly flips the switch from “I can’t” to “I am unstoppable.”

None of these moments will singlehandedly change your life. But they build momentum, and momentum is what gets you out of a funk. It reminds you that you’re still here, still moving, still capable of making things happen. And some days, that’s enough.

So if today feels heavy, don’t try to fix everything. Find one tiny spark. Follow it. See where it takes you.

Speaking of Bright Spots… Women in Tech Are Reshaping Everything

Now, let’s talk about something that lights me up—technology, automation, and the way women are building something bigger, smarter, and completely their own.

I’ve been in tech long enough to remember when people thought mobile advertising was a fad. I’ve seen industries flip upside down overnight because of innovation, and now? The same thing is happening with AI and automation.

The most exciting shift happening right now is women stepping into tech—not just using it, but mastering it, bending it to their advantage, and making it work for their businesses and lives.

✅ A solopreneur setting up automations so she can spend less time in her inbox and more time in her genius zone.
✅ A coach using AI to create personalized learning experiences that scale without losing connection.
✅ A creative turning voice notes into structured, high-impact content—without ever staring at a blank screen.

This isn’t about tech for tech’s sake. It’s about freedom. Reclaiming time, energy, and focus. Doing what actually matters instead of drowning in busywork.

If tech has ever felt overwhelming to you, let’s simplify it. Hit reply and tell me—what’s been holding you back? No pressure, no judgment—just clarity.

Final Thought: Keep Moving Toward the Light

If you take one thing from this encouragement, let it be this: The next light is always closer than you think.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t have to feel fully ready. Just find one small thing that lifts you up, and move toward it.

And if AI, automation, or tech in general has felt like a locked door, I want to hand you the key. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more resources, stories, and tools to make AI and automation easy, intuitive, and actually fun for women like you. Because this space isn’t just for the tech bros—it’s for us, too.

Talk soon,
Heather

P.S. If this message hit home for you, I’d love to hear from you. Hit reply and tell me—what’s one small spark that’s keeping you moving right now?

XX,

Heather Dawn