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Why you get stuck
(and what to do instead)
NOT DISCIPLINE
This isn't a discipline problem.
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If you're feeling stuck, you're not failing.
Your system is overloaded.
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TWO STATES
People typically get trapped in one of two states:
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High Alert: racing mind, on edge, reactivity, tension.
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Shut down: fog, avoidance, low energy, "I can't start"
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WHAT TO DO
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​Stop trying to force progress.
Start by shifting your state — then take the smallest next step.
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How the system works
It's a system of tools designed for real life — the moments when you're overloaded, scattered, reactive, or shut down.
What makes it different:
Create The Win is an internal self-regulation system — made practical through game mechanics.
It gives your brain a clear "yes" using simple, winnable conditions — reducing friction, pulling attention into the present moment, and making follow-through more intuitive.
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That's why performance improves. ​
When attention has a target, the mental noise drops — and action starts to feel smoother like gliding instead of grinding.
Life is a series of moments.
And most overwhelm isn't one big crash — it's a hundred small blips of friction that add up. Create the Win helps you smooth those moments in real time, so life feels lighter and more doable.
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Here's the process:
Identify the pattern
Which mode are you in right now — High Alert or Shut Down?
Pick the tool that fits the moment​
Choose a tool to change the conditions in your system — so you can gain traction.
Take one clean next step
Choose one tiny target and make it winnable — then start.
Check + adjust
Notice what changed — and recalibrate the next step if needed.
This isn’t just theory — it’s practical, repeatable, and built to hold up under pressure.
Built from real work. Designed for real life.
For over two decades, I’ve helped people move through hard seasons — when life feels heavy, unclear, or completely overwhelming.
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Along the way, I built a practical framework that works especially well for high-achieving, overloaded minds. People who are capable on paper, but feel behind.
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Today, my work is coaching-forward: science-backed, compassionate, and designed for follow-through. You don’t need more pressure. You need a system that helps you recalibrate, simplify what matters, and build momentum.
Jennifer Noll Sparks, LCSW
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Founder of Create the Win
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COMING SOON
Create The Win
— The Book
This isn’t just another productivity book.
Rooted in neuroscience, packed with real-life stories, and full of tools you can actually use—this book is your next small (and powerful) step forward.