Every stare at your to-do list and feel completely stuck. Not just because you're lazy, but because you just don't know where to begin. In today's Thrivent five, I'm sharing how to break through time paralysis, beat analysis, overload, and get moving fast. Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a quick burst of motivation and productivity in five minutes or less. I'm Cindy, your host, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and a business coach. I've built and sold several digital businesses ranging from five to six figure successes. So when it comes to managing time and priorities in both life and work, I get it. I've been there and I am here to help you thrive. Let's talk about a frustrating common challenge, time paralysis, that moment when you have time to get things done, but you can't seem to start anything. You're staring at your to-do list. You know, there's work to do, but everything feels equally as important and your brain is frozen on indecision. So instead of starting, you scroll or you tidy up, or you stare off into space wondering where the last hour went. Friend, this is not laziness. This is overload and I want to help you get out of that spiral. Here's how I break through time paralysis and get back into motion. First, I ask myself, what's the next right step? Not the whole project. Not the entire list. Just one bite-sized action that you can take in the next five minutes. When your brain is overwhelmed, it needs clarity, not more options. If you have 10 tasks, don't try to rank them all. Just pick the one you know that will make you feel the most accomplished when it's done. Use a five minute timer to force action. I use this with my business coaching clients all of the time. Set a timer for five minutes and tell yourself I'm going to work on this one thing until the timer goes off. No pressure to finish. Just start. These small shifts can get you out of overthinking and into momentum, and most of the time you'll keep working after that. Timer buzzes, say this out loud. Clarity comes from action. You won't figure everything out in your head. You figure it out as you move instead of waiting to feel ready. Trust that the clarity will meet you on your path not before it. Progress starts with the permission to begin messy when your brain is stuck in analysis paralysis, it's usually because you have too many options or expectations. Narrowing your focus, reducing pressure, and starting small resets your brain and builds momentum fast. You don't need a perfect plan. You just need a first step. So to recap, your action step to implement this today is to pick one task, just one, and break it into the smallest step first. Then you're gonna set a five minute timer and take action with no pressure to finish. You're gonna write down or say out loud, your go-to phrase. Clarity comes from action. Overthinking doesn't create results. Starting does, and the good news, you're just one step away from motivation. Let's get you moving and remember you've got this. Thanks for tuning into the Thrive in Five podcast. If you found value in today's episode, I'd love for you to leave a review. It helps more listeners discover the show and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a dose of productivity, motivation, and success tips. And hey, share this episode with a friend that could use a little extra inspiration. Until next time, keep thriving. And remember, you've got this.