Welcome to Might Finish, Might Not (MFMN)
This is not a productivity sprint, but a curious, experimental, low-pressure 4-week support container to see what happens when we stay connected to something that matters without disappearing (fully) into avoidance.
We start slow, setting ourselves up for success; we design small experiments instead of lofty SMART goals; we connect to each other, practicing to offer (and accept!) support; and we celebrate wins, no matter how small.
Learn more in last week’s post.
Before we start, some logistics:
Download and print your worksheets:
Join my WhatsApp group for support and check ins throughout the week.
Take your time this week to reflect and journal on these questions. Then, share your pact with us in the comments.
WHAT DO I WANT TO EXPLORE, SHIFT, OR SUPPORT?
Is this about a specific project? A way of being?
What’s the project or goal I’m focusing on?
Am I building momentum? Restoring rhythm? Finishing something?
What form does it take right now? (idea, draft, mess?)
WHAT DOES “SUCCESS” LOOK LIKE?
Examples:
I showed up when I said I would
I stayed kind to myself
I made real (even tiny) progress
I stopped ghosting my own needs
WHY AM I DOING THIS RIGHT NOW?
What’s pulling me toward this?
What do I hope might feel different in four weeks?
What do I not want this to turn into?
WHAT MIGHT GET IN THE WAY?
What usually derails me or slows me down?
What’s my actual capacity this week?
What else needs to be deprioritized?
What might come up and how will I handle it?
WHAT SUPPORT MIGHT I NEED—OR OFFER?
Specific time blocks?
A buddy to share daily wins with?
Just knowing others are doing it too?
A clear headspace (walks, art, exercise, etc.)
Snacks?
A tidy workspace?
A clear action plan or will you start in the middle?
WHAT KIND OF TRACKING FEELS HELPFUL?
Mood? Energy? Focus? Just vibes?
Daily check-in? Weekly reflection?
Or none at all?
ANYTHING I WANT TO NAME FROM THE START?
“I tend to go quiet when I feel stuck…”
“I might disappear and that’s okay…”
“Please remind me I don’t need to finish to be proud of myself.”
HOW DO I WANT TO RELATE TO OTHERS?
Do I want to post daily?
Just lurk?
Ask for co-working?
Share when I hit a wall?
Something else?
→ What stands out to you? How are you going to support yourself? Share in the comments:
DESIGN YOUR PACT
From Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff:
”We have very little control over how we feel, which is why it’s hard to force ourselves to feel motivated. A pact solves this challenge by emphasizing doing over planning.”
I will (action) ____________________________ for (duration) _____________.
→ What is your PACT? Let us know in the comments.
SUMMARY
Over the next 4 weeks, I want to…
I’m doing this because I...
Success for me would feel like...
Things that might trip me up:
Things that might support me:
Check-in ritual I’ll try:
As a reminder, you can use the WhatsApp group for support throughout the week or comment here. On Friday, you’ll receive another email with reflection prompts. Next week, we’ll get to work on our pact.
I might set up spontaneous co-working sessions. If I do, I’ll announce them in my Substack Chat and via WhatsApp, so make sure you’re connected there.
Until Friday!
Hanna
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