Working smarter doesn’t have to be hard, if you know how

This week’s post is all about how to keep your SOPs fresh, fast, and actually useful. You’ll get a step-by-step 90-day review ritual and AI prompts to help you streamline any system in minutes.

Blog Post of the Week

Your systems are only as good as your last update. Even the smartest SOPs can grow stale. Because tools change, shortcuts appear, and suddenly what once saved you delightful amounts of time is now slowing you down.

This week’s blog post shows you how to run a simple 90-day SOP review that keeps your systems sharp, your workflow smooth, and your stress levels low. Plus, I’ve included AI prompts you can borrow to instantly optimize any SOP.
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Resource Roundup

• Tool: Loom – Record your screen as you work, then turn the footage into a ready-made SOP in minutes. Great for capturing processes once and sharing them forever.
• Podcast: What Burnout-Proof Leadership Really Looks Like (and How to Get There) – Online Business Launchpad podcast, Episode 220 – A thoughtful conversation with Dr Victoria Mensch on creating systems that reduce overwhelm and help solo business owners thrive long term. And yes, you are the leader of your business (even if it’s just you in it
• Read: Why You Need Standard Operating Procedures for Your Solo Business – A no-fluff, solopreneur-specific guide that shows how to set up SOPs fast (especially with Loom).

Mini Tip

Here’s a mindset shift that changed everything for me: every time you catch yourself thinking, “Ugh, this is taking forever,” that’s not a failure! It’s actually an invitation to build or update a system. So instead of beating yourself up for being inefficient, treat it as a chance to set up a smoother path for next time.

Quick Wins and Pro Moves

Quick Win: Choose one SOP you’ve used in the past month. Open it up and ask, “Is this still how I really do things?” Update at least one step.

Pro Move: Block 30 minutes in your calendar once every quarter for an SOP audit. You can eyeball each SOP yourself. Or you can use AI prompts to tighten your checklists, trim wasted steps, and upgrade tools. Making that audit time into a tiny recurring habit is going to turn those 30 minutes into hours saved.

Your Turn

Which SOP in your business feels the most outdated? Hit reply and tell us. We’d love to hear. And if you know a writer friend who’s still reinventing the wheel every week, forward this issue their way.

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