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Saieed Sadeghzadeh
January 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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Welcome to this fresh edition of the newsletter. And to the start of a brand new year, when new possibilities feel both exciting and within reach!

What’s In It For You:

What is “perfect timing”? Understand why it can keep you stuck.
Adopt practical steps to boost your growth in 2025. No more waiting for the “right moment.”
Develop a powerful New Year perspective to inspire development and intentional progress.

Let’s Reflect:

Do any of these resonate with you?

Are you holding back on change because you're waiting for the "right time"?
What routines or habits have you clung to, even though they no longer serve you?
How often do you prioritise tasks over aligning with your core values?

Insight: Understanding the Illusion of Perfect Timing

Ever found yourself saying, “I’ll act when I have more clarity,” or “I’ll wait for the perfect moment”? We’ve all been there.

Research shows that our perception of time is often distorted. The brain can create illusions regarding the timing of events, leading to misconceptions about when actions occur relative to their consequences.

The result is a skewed understanding of ‘perfect timing,’ in which individuals may wait for an ideal moment that never truly exists.

On the other hand, another study highlights how the brain tends to prioritise certain experiences through cognitive bias over other experiences.

This translates to biased decision-making, focusing on potential negative outcomes rather than weighing all possibilities and reinforcing that waiting for the perfect condition is safer than taking action.

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now." — Chinese Proverb

The Key Principles for Leaders Seeking Harmony

Building on the understanding that waiting for the ‘right moment’ can stall growth and perfect timing is an illusion, let’s remind ourselves of some of the key principles for leaders seeking work-life harmony.

1. Self-Awareness Over Convenience
Many of us dodge deeper issues by staying “busy.” If you’re constantly running from meeting to meeting and skipping out on personal priorities, it might be time to slow down and ask:

What am I avoiding by being perpetually busy?
Where am I ignoring signals that I need real change?

2. Letting Go vs. Holding On
You can’t manage every detail or guarantee every outcome, and trying to do so often leads to burnout. Sometimes, the healthiest move is to release what’s beyond your influence.

Which tasks or worries are truly beyond my control?
How would my day improve if I gave myself permission to let those go?

3. Rebuilding with Intention
Once you peel back the layers of old habits, you have a chance to rebuild in a way that supports your overall well-being.

What small steps can I take to align my life with what truly matters?
How can I shape my daily or weekly routine to reflect my core values?

Reflection Time

Pause and consider the following:

Self-Awareness: What’s one area where you’ve been avoiding a deeper truth?
Letting Go: What’s something you’ve been trying to control that’s outside your influence?
Rebuilding with Intention: If you could change one daily habit to align with your values, what would it be?

Write down your thoughts or record a quick voice note. These reflections are the seeds of your next breakthrough.

New Year Perspective: The Freedom of “Now”

As 2025 begins, let go of the notion that you have to wait for some magical green light or perfect moment. Whether you seek to pursue a personal goal, or strive for work-life harmony, there’s no better time to start than now.

Each day is a new chance to swap out old cycles for healthier ones. Start today!
Small, consistent changes can build momentum you never imagined possible. Start with microhabits like adding a small change to your morning routine.
Courage and clarity are terms used lightly, whereas in essence, they’re the foundation of genuine transformation. Use your support network or a coach to help you gain the clarity you need.

Wherever you stand right now, have faith that deeper, lasting change is achievable.

It can be uncomfortable, but it’s worth it, and it starts with the smallest step forward.

Over to You: The 3-Day Harmony Kickstart

Try this simple plan to spark momentum:

Day 1: Spot One Excuse
Identify a single reason you tell yourself for delaying change (e.g., “I’m too busy,” “I’ll do it next quarter”).
- Action: Take one direct step or write down a new belief that challenges that excuse today.
Day 2: Let Go of One Uncontrollable
Choose a task, worry, or project that’s truly out of your hands.
- Action: Delegate it, drop it, or mentally release it. Observe how this opens up space.
Day 3: Rebuild with One Intentional Choice
Pinpoint a routine you’ve been meaning to change.
- Action: Make one concrete shift that aligns with your values, no matter how small it feels. It could be a as simple as applying eyecream before bed.

Fun Corner

If you could snap your fingers and ditch one idea holding you back, which would it be?

Believing everything must be perfect
Pretending “I’m too busy” for what really matters
Acting like the best changes only happen when conditions are ideal
Thinking you’re not ready or capable enough

Hit reply and share your pick, along with why you’re ready to leave it behind.

Share Your Thoughts

If anything in this edition strikes a chord, or if you’d like to chat about your growth journey, just hit reply. I’d love to hear about your experience.

How Else I Can Help

I also offer consulting services rooted in neuroscience and experience that help senior leaders achieve work-life harmony. For details or speaking opportunities (events, courses, keynotes, podcasts), contact me here or reply to this email.

Thanks for reading, and I wish you a healthy, wealthy, peaceful and fulfilling year ahead!

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