Start the Thing (Yes, That Thing)

You know the thing I’m talking about.

That one idea that keeps popping into your brain. The project you’re low-key obsessed with but haven’t dared to start. The goal that lights you up but also makes you want to hide under a blanket. Yeah. That thing.

Spring is nature’s green light. Everything around you is blooming, buzzing, and growing - which makes it the perfect season to finally take action. You don’t need to wait for a sign. This is the sign.

Even better? Spring isn’t just a great time to start something - it’s also the smartest time to go hard so you can go softer later. Let’s be real: you won’t always feel this lit up and energized. So when you do? Milk it. Build now, coast a little later.

Let’s talk about how to move from thinking to starting - without making it overwhelming or turning it into a whole production.

Step 1: Shrink the goal 

Big goals are exciting. But they can also be paralyzing. When your brain sees something massive like “write a book,” it short-circuits. The trick? Make it tiny. Stupidly tiny.

Instead of “launch a business,” try “buy a domain.” Instead of “run a marathon,” try “walk for 10 minutes.” Instead of “start a YouTube channel,” try “record one 30-second video on your phone.”

Tiny steps reduce resistance. They sneak past the fear part of your brain and get you into motion.

Step 2: Make time real 

You don’t need a weeklong retreat to start. You need 30 minutes on a Tuesday.

Pick one small block of time - 30 minutes is perfect. Put it on your calendar like it’s a meeting. No rescheduling. No “I’ll see how I feel.” Just show up.

During that time, work only on your “thing.” No multitasking. No checking emails. Just you, your idea, and some uninterrupted time.

And remember: the more you do now, the more freedom you create for yourself later. Put in focused time now while your energy is high, so future-you can take a breather.

Step 3: Say it out loud (to yourself AND others)

When you say something out loud, even to yourself, it gets real. You start to feel like maybe you can do this.

Also, accountability is underrated. When you tell someone outside your own head, it gets even MORE real.

So text a friend. Tell your partner. Post a teaser on Instagram. You don’t have to spill all the details. Just enough to create a little external momentum.

And hey, bonus: you’ll probably get a few “YESSS!” messages cheering you on!

Step 4: Let it be messy 

Your first try will be imperfect. Your first draft might be cringe. Your first attempt might totally flop. WHO CARES.

Messy is the path. Every creative success story started with an awkward beginning. Let it be rough. Let it be incomplete. Done is better than perfect, as one of my Mentors is always reminding me!

Spring doesn’t demand perfection. It demands movement. Plant the seed and let it grow. This is the time to be prolific, not polished.

Step 5: Celebrate the start

Starting deserves just as much celebration as finishing. Maybe more.

You overcame inertia. You ignored perfectionism. You carved out time and said yes to yourself. That’s a big deal.

So when you take that first step? Mark it. Share it. Toast to it. Write it in your journal. Tell someone. Be proud of yourself, not just for the result—but for 

beginning.

Try this: Write down your “thing.” One sentence. One goal. One idea.

Then underneath it, write the first tiniest action you can take toward it. Something you could do in 15 minutes or less. Something so small it feels almost silly.

Then do it.

Not tomorrow. Not next week. Today. Or at least put it on your calendar.

Here’s a few examples to spark you:

• Want to start a blog? Open a doc and write a single paragraph.
• Want to launch a side hustle? Make a list of 5 possible names.
• Want to start painting? Lay out your supplies and doodle for five minutes.

The truth is: Most people never get started - not because they’re lazy, but because they’re scared.

Scared of failing. Scared of succeeding. Scared of judgment. Scared of wasting time.

But spring? Spring says, “Try it anyway.” It reminds us that growth doesn’t happen all at once - it happens little by little. When you plant a seed, you don’t return five minutes later and see a fully blooming flower. It takes time.

And if you really lean in during this season - if you use this momentum to start, to build, to create - you’re setting yourself up for more ease later.

Think of it like front-loading your energy. Sprint a little now, so when summer’s calling you to chill, you can actually chill without the guilt.

Productivity doesn’t have to be constant. It can be seasonal - just like nature. Spring is for bold moves. Take advantage of the buzz while it lasts.

Next Steps:

Make it Simple: Break your idea down into almost laughable micro-moves. One task. One action. No pressure to get it all right - just start where you are.

Make it Fun: Light a candle. Play your favorite song. Make the vibe good, so the process feels less like work and more like play.

The Takeaway: Starting is powerful. It tells your brain, “We’re doing this.” And that small action? It plants the seed. Spring is the season of starting. Let your idea grow - and buy yourself some breathing room for later.

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