Why I Reset My Business Multiple Times a Year
Over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, I led 8-12 events a year while creating national programs and services.
Planning. Coordinating. Managing teams. Juggling vendors, sponsors, timelines, budgets, and a hundred moving parts for each one.
And somewhere around event #6 or #7 each year, I'd hit a wall.
My brain would be full. My inbox would be chaos. My calendar would own me.
That's when I learned to reset.
Not because I was failing. But because I couldn't keep going without clearing the clutter first.
Those resets saved me.
They helped me get through event season without burning out. They helped me stay focused when everything felt overwhelming. They helped me lead projects, volunteers and team members instead of just reacting to whatever fire was burning that day.
And here's what I realized: these resets work for everyone.
Whether you're on a team, work for yourself, are a student, or anywhere in between—if you have a brain that gets cluttered, an inbox that gets out of control, and a calendar that overwhelms you, these resets are for you.
Now, here's the truth about running my own business:
I still need these resets. Maybe even more than I did back then.
When you're a solo business owner, you're wearing every hat. CEO. Marketer. Creator. Admin. Tech support.
But who's taking care of YOU?
Who's making sure your systems actually work? That your calendar isn't chaos? That you have boundaries protecting your time?
Most entrepreneurs forget this part.
They think, "I just need to get more organized" or "I just need to work harder."
But the truth is: building the foundation comes first. And that foundation? It's not a one-time thing. It's ongoing. Sometimes you're on top of it. Other times? Life happens and it all falls apart.
That's why I reset multiple times a year.
The 3 Resets That Keep Me Moving Forward
Over the years, I've figured out that there are three critical resets I come back to again and again, and they're the ones most people skip.
1. Clarity Reset: Clear the Mental Clutter
The problem: When your brain is full of scattered ideas, half-finished projects, and endless to-dos, you can't build momentum. You're just spinning.
The reset: Do a full brain dump. Get everything out of your head and onto paper. Then filter it through your values and identify your Top 3 priorities.
The result: You know exactly what to focus on (and what to let go of).
2. Inbox Reset: Tame the Chaos
The problem: Your inbox isn't your to-do list, but it's probably running your life anyway. When your inbox is out of control, you're reacting instead of leading.
The reset: Organize by sender, batch-process in 3 passes, and set up simple folders that actually work.
The result: You walk away with an organized inbox and a system you can maintain.
3. Boundary Reset: Protect What Matters
The problem: Without boundaries, your business drains you. You're overcommitted, overwhelmed, and wondering why you're always exhausted.
The reset: Identify where you're leaking time and energy, then set 1-2 key boundaries (like "No meetings Mondays/Fridays" or "No calls before 10 AM").
The result: You have clear boundaries that protect your time and energy—so you can focus on what actually moves your business forward.
Leading yourself isn't about perfection, it's about having systems and community to help you reset when you need to.
That's what the Ripple Maker community is all about. Supporting each other through the ebbs and flows. The ups and downs. The moments when things slip.
Because here's the thing: you're already doing the work.
You're already building your business, serving your clients, showing up every day. What if you built the systems that make it stick?
The Formula That Works For Me
After two years of running Ripple Effect Leadership full-time, I can tell you this:
I didn't get here by winging it.
I built simple systems first. Not perfect ones, but sustainable processes that kept me moving forward when my brain had zero space left.
The formula: Clear the clutter. Organize the chaos. Protect what matters.
That's what I do. That's what I teach. And that's what we're doing together in the 3-Day Ripple Reset.
What People Are Saying
"Thank you for helping me go from 30,000 to under 100 with your Ripple Reset + Inbox tips and suggestions.
Now my business and inbox feels manageable!"
"I'm already down 4,500 emails just from this workshop, and we are only half-way through!"
"You are the Marie Kondo of inboxes Janic. Keep sparking JOY girl!!"
Over 500 entrepreneurs have done a Ripple Reset. Many come back every quarter.
Why? Because this is the foundation work that makes everything else easier.
Here's What Happens When You Do This Work
You walk away with:
A clear Top 3 - You know exactly what to focus on (and what to let go of)
An organized inbox - With a system you can actually maintain
1-2 solid boundaries - That protect your time and energy
No more scattered. Just sorted.
The Work Nobody Talks About
Here's what most business advice gets wrong: Everyone talks about scaling, launching, and growth. But nobody talks about the foundation work that comes first.
The unglamorous stuff:
Clearing your mental clutter so you can think straight
Organizing your inbox so you're not drowning in other people's priorities
Setting boundaries so your business doesn't drain you
This is the work that sets you up for everything else.
Whether you want to hire someone down the road, collaborate with the right people, or scale your business—this is where it starts.
Join Me for the 3-Day Ripple Reset
If any of this resonates, I'd love to have you join me for the FREE 3-Day Ripple Reset happening January 7-9, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET daily.
Here's what we're doing:
Day 1: Clarity Reset - Clear the mental clutter and identify your Top 3 priorities
Day 2: Inbox Reset - Tame your inbox with a system you can maintain
Day 3: Boundary Reset - Set boundaries that protect what matters
This isn't a webinar. It's a working session. We're doing the work together, side by side.
You'll walk away with:
A clear head
An organized inbox
Boundaries that stick
And if you show up live to all 3 sessions? You'll be entered to win a 1-Hour Leadership Consulting Session with me(valued at $250).
This Might Be For You If:
✅ You're a solo business owner who's tired of feeling scattered
✅ Your inbox is out of control and it's stressing you out
✅ You're constantly overcommitting and struggling to protect your time
✅ You want to start 2026 with clarity, not chaos
✅ You're ready to build the foundation that makes everything else work
Ready to Get Sorted?
The reset starts Tuesday, January 7th at 11:00 AM ET. Replays will be available, but live is where the magic happens.
Let's start 2026 sorted, not scattered.
See you there.
Janic 💜
P.S. Can't make it live? No problem … replays will be available. But if you can show up, there's something about doing the work WITH other people that makes it stick. Plus, you'll be entered to win that 1-hour consulting session. Just saying. 😉
