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A fun brain quirk + 2 brands I need your take on

By Stephie

September 20, 2025


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Yesterday I shared an XP Tip about closing one draining loop and opening one joyful one. Turns out, science actually backs this up — it’s called the Zeigarnik Effect.

Basically, our brains hate unfinished business. That’s why half-done printables or dangling to-dos drain so much energy… and why finishing even the tiniest task feels like a sigh of relief.

🪶 XP tip:
The Zeigarnik Effect Edition

Your brain is wired to hate unfinished business.

That’s why half-done printables or dangling to-dos drain so much energy. They sit there, wide open, tugging at your focus.

The fix? Close one tiny loop today. Answer that one email, rename that file, or cross off a task that’s been nagging you. Then, open one joyful loop — start a playlist, doodle an idea, or plan a little treat with your family.

Closing one loop calms your brain. Opening a joyful one gives your energy somewhere to flow. Together, they turn “ugh” into momentum.

I’m feeling that myself this week and will use the Zeigarnik Effect to my advantage! (More on that tomorrow.)

It’s exam week for my X-Factor training, and part of my prep is studying two brands: Peloton and Daily Harvest.

Here’s the funny part:
👉 I don’t know much about Peloton (beyond the bikes).
👉 And I know nothing about Daily Harvest (yet).

If you’ve ever bought from, used, or even just noticed either of these brands — I’d love to hear your impressions.

What stood out to you?
Did it feel exciting?
Confusing? Memorable? Forgettable?

Please hit reply and share your thoughts!

Your insights could provide me with a significant advantage!

And one last thing before I dive back into exam mode:
👉 The Nest doors are officially closed, and the waitlist is open for Second Flight. If you want to be first in line (and get a little spark while you wait), hop on here.

Now, off to tackle my own open loops before they tackle me. 😉

Thanks for being part of my journey,

Stéphanie

P.S. Have you ever tried Peloton or Daily Harvest — or even just noticed them in ads? I’d love your quick take. Hit reply with your impressions — it’ll help me more than you know.

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Hello everyone! I'm Stephanie, the happy mama of an elementary school-aged boy and love creating family fun printables. Sharing my journey along with some fun tips is my way to help other mama make a living from home.

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