42-year overdue library book + credit scores + a free offer? Yes, they're connected.


Hi, Reader, and happy last day of Q1! Wishing you a great start to Q2 (and watch out for April Fools’ pranks tomorrow!).

This Week’s Highlights:

Break Free from Procrastination Freeze – Stop the guilt and take action
Trying A New Email Format – I want everything I do to be valuable for YOU, even this email you read
Tip/Task: Check your credit score (and set a reminder for next year!)
Free Offer: Enter to win a 30-minute Ask Me Anything call
Paid Offer: Content Audit for $147 (get your digital space organized)

Break Free from Procrastination Freeze

Have you ever read Shel Silverstein’s A Light in the Attic or Where the Sidewalk Ends? One of my favorite poems always sticks with me:

What do I do?
What do I do?
This library book is 42
Years overdue.
I admit that it’s mine,
But I can’t pay the fine—
Should I turn it in
Or hide it again?
What do I do?
What do I do?

Except it’s not a library book—it’s emailing you. Or cleaning out my inbox. Or sorting through my digital files.

Procrastination is tricky. The longer we wait, the harder it feels to start, and then the guilt sets in. Sometimes we freeze. But the solution is simple: Take action or let it go.

For example, my kids sometimes fall behind on assignments.

When that happens, we sit down, prioritize, and do what we can. Some nights, we power through a lot. Other nights, just one thing gets done. But any progress is better than none.

At some point, though, the semester ends or the teacher makes a cutoff for late work. When that happens, what's done is done and it's time to just let it go and move on.

So, what’s something you’ve been putting off? Can you take a small step today? Or is it something you need to release and stop feeling guilty about?

Trying a New Email Format – Your Thoughts?

You may have noticed that yesterday/last night I wrapped up the email series I started in January. How did you like that format? Did breaking the blog post into multiple emails help, or was it too much? Would you prefer the entire post in an email or a summary with a link to the full text?

On my end, the drip format didn’t quite feel right. Unless you tell me otherwise, I’ll focus on sending quick summaries and linking to the full post.

I want these emails to be valuable for YOU. Even if you never buy from me, I want you to walk away feeling more calm and organized after reading.

So, here’s what I’m testing. Each week, I’ll send you:
✔ A helpful tip or small task
✔ A free offer
✔ A paid offer

Let’s see how this goes—reply and let me know your thoughts!

This Week's Tip/Task: Check Your Credit Score

Checking your credit score is an easy way to stay on top of your financial health. Plus, it’s a great habit to do annually.

Here’s your tip and task for the week:

  1. Check your credit score.
  2. Put a reminder on the calendar for April 2026 (or whenever is best for you) to check your credit score again next year.

📌 Where to check:
✔ U.S.: 1 free credit report per year from each of the 3 major bureaus. The only authorized website to obtain a free annual credit report is AnnualCreditReport.com
✔ Canada: 1 free credit report per year from each bureau. Go to the Equifax website (credit score + credit report) and TransUnion website (credit report only)
✔ Europe: A copy of your credit report at any time from checkyourcreditreport.eu
✔ Australia: Free report every 3 months online, by phone, or by mail from Equifax, Experian, and Illion.

In my mind, taxes = money = credit score so it just goes together naturally. With taxes coming up (April 15 in the U.S., April 30 in Canada), it’s the perfect time to do a quick financial check-in!

This Week's Free Offer: Win a 30-Minute Ask Me Anything Call

The internet is incredibly connecting but can also be incredibly isolating. I love connecting with people 1:1, so I’m giving away two free 30-minute calls! Think of it like grabbing coffee together—virtually.

You can ask about organizing your digital life, chat about your business, or just say hi.

No rush, no stress—I hate first-come-first-serve and countdown timers. Just click the link below to enter and on April 15, I’ll randomly pick two people. If this goes well, I’ll make it a monthly thing!

Click this link to go to the form to sign up for a free 30-minute Ask Me Anything Call

P.S. I got this idea from Pat Flynn and Mai-Kee Tsang. If you haven’t heard of Mai-Kee (said May Kay), she’s amazing, and she runs a Cuppa Catchups Workshop for $9 (affiliate link—at no extra cost to you, I may earn a commission).

This Week's Paid Offer: Content Audit for $147

Want a fresh start with your digital files? A content audit is the perfect first step. I’ll take a look at your files, help you figure out an organization system, and give you clear recommendations how to organize your files and the next steps to take.

Here’s what’s included:
📌 A report summarizing your files, concerns, and recommendations
📌 A personalized video walkthrough
📌 Follow-up support for any questions

Confidentiality guaranteed—I sign an NDA to protect your privacy.

If your files feel like a black hole, let’s fix that. Book your audit here.

Recap

Happy end of Q1 and beginning of Q2. I hope the year’s been good to you so far and I look forward to being more consistent sending you emails in the future.

In case you skipped to the end, here’s a recap:

✔ Break free from procrastination
✔ Task tip: Check your credit score
✔ Weekly free offer: Enter to win a free 30-minute 1:1 call
✔ Weekly paid offer: Take the first step to organizing your content with a $147 content audit

Looking forward to helping you stay organized and stress-free!

Allie, Technically Eclectic

Digital organizer, technical writer, and mom of three boys

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