OK, I’ve read it. Honest reaction before I rewrite: this is a really good post. The brain splat concept is brilliant, the questions list is genuinely useful, and the lasagne logic line at the end is very you.

But there are a few things that need sorting:

The emoji checkmarks and arrow symbols (✔️ ➤) look great in some formats but can render oddly depending on the browser or device. Worth replacing with clean formatting instead.

The question lists are long. Really long. They’re useful but they slow the momentum right down in the middle of what is otherwise a punchy, fast-moving post. I’d trim them without losing the value.

The CTA at the end is actually decent but it needs the Waffle & Write description in your words rather than just a link, and it needs a secondary link to your VA services for anyone who’s ready for more.

Also one internal link opportunity to the “How to Work Out What Support You Actually Need” post, which is thematically identical and would keep people on your site.

Here’s the rewrite:

Feeling Stuck? Try This 3-Step Brain Reset for Clarity and Calm (The Waffle & Write Way)

You don’t need a plan. You just need somewhere to put the waffle.

You know the feeling. Tabs open, client tasks half done, dinner ingredients forgotten, something slightly rotting in the fridge, and that “thing” you definitely meant to cancel but now it’s awkward.

It’s a lot.

So here’s something that helps. A gentle, slightly feral 3-step reset — originally a mini email series, now wrapped into one blog for whenever you need it.

Let’s begin.

Step 1: Brain Splat (a technical term)

Today’s job: dump it.

Everything. Onto paper, your Notes app, a whiteboard, the back of a receipt… whatever works. Just get it out of your head and into one place.

This isn’t a plan. It’s a splat. Let it be messy. Let it be weird.

“New pants?” — Yes. That too. “Why does my bin smell like guilt?” — Add it.

Because the second you stop carrying it all in your head, you make space for what actually matters.

No fixing. Just offloading.

If your brain freezes the second you try to splat, here’s a gentle nudge:

What’s taking up the most space in your head right now? What’s the one task that’s nagging at you most? What do you keep putting off even though it’s important? What’s unfinished that you’re carrying mentally? What would you love to not be in charge of anymore? What would make work feel lighter this month?

Take what lands. Leave what doesn’t. No judgement here.

(If you want a more structured way to work through what you actually need support with, this post walks you through it step by step.)

Step 2: Give It Shape

Now that the waffle’s out, it’s time to sort the stack.

Four buckets. Simple, kind, and wildly effective:

Do it. Quick wins. Anything that takes less than 5 minutes — reply to the client, send the invoice, book the dentist. Still hesitating? Ask yourself why.

Delegate it. Could someone else handle this, even just once? Let your accountant do the tax return instead of crying into FreeAgent at 10pm. It might cost less than you think, and right now it’s costing you brain space.

Defer it. Yes, the rebrand is important. But is it urgent? No. Park it for now.

Delete it. Bin that “start a TikTok” task if you’re only doing it out of shame or trend FOMO. No joy, no reason.

Use whatever format works for your brain. Word doc, Notion board, post-it wall, scribbly notebook. There’s no right way, just your way.

Once you sort the splat, your brain stops treating everything as equally urgent. That’s when things feel lighter, clearer, and less… yell-y.

Step 3: Do One Small Thing

Look at you, step three!

Now: what’s one thing you’re going to do today?

It doesn’t have to be life-changing. In fact, let it be boring:

Send the invoice. Reply to that client. Buy printer ink before the thing dies mid-sentence.

Because momentum doesn’t come from drama. It comes from small, kind, steady actions that slowly make your brain go: “I’ve got this.”

This is exactly what happens in Waffle & Write

You waffle. I catch it all. I sort it. You get a structured written summary you can actually do something with. You leave with a clear brain and a plan that makes sense.

Clients go from mentally overloaded to calmly chipping away at the right things, without the “am I forgetting something?” loop on repeat.

It’s a reset. It’s a plan. It’s your brain, but lighter.

Want someone to help you do this properly?

You can absolutely try the three steps above on your own. But if you want someone to hold the space, ask the right questions, and hand you back something clear and structured at the end…

That’s exactly what Waffle & Write is for. A focused 30 or 60-minute session where you talk, I listen, and we turn whatever’s swirling into a proper written summary you can actually do something with and walk away with a clear brain.

Find out more about Waffle & Write →

Or if you’re ready for ongoing support from a Strategic VA who genuinely gives a damn about how your business feels to run, you know where I am.