The Transit Lounge Podcast hosted by Shandra Moran


If you’re building a side business, feeling like this year has gotten away from you and wondering how much you can realistically achieve before the end of the year, this episode is for you.

Shandra explores how to focus on what matters most, set realistic priorities and create the momentum to move your business forward without adding more overwhelm to an already busy life.

EPISODE 194| 29:00 minutes

In this episode, Shandra explores how to make meaningful progress in your side business before the year ends, without feeling like you need to do everything at once.
She explains why trying to catch up by doing more can leave you feeling overwhelmed, and how a clearer focus can help you make better use of your time and energy.
She walks through a practical way to review the past 90 days, reconnect with your longer-term vision and choose one or two priorities that will make the biggest difference to your business. From setting realistic deadlines to breaking projects into manageable next steps, Shandra shares how to turn good intentions into actions that actually get done.

Shandra also looks at what can get in the way of your progress, from juggling work and family commitments to overthinking, waiting until you feel ready and putting off the things that matter.

She explains how simple structures, protected business time and the right accountability can help you build consistency and regain momentum. The goal isn’t to rescue the entire year in one month, but to focus on what you can realistically achieve and take small steps your future self will thank you for.

Key Points:
  • Feel like there’s still so much to do before the year ends? Explore how to make meaningful progress without trying to squeeze everything into an already busy schedule
  • Are you busy, but not moving forward? Discover why doing more isn’t always the answer, and what can help you focus on the work that really matters.
  • What should you prioritise in your side business right now? Shandra shares a practical way to choose the projects that can make the biggest difference.
  • What’s keeping you from following through? Explore how overthinking, competing commitments and waiting until you feel ready can really handbrake your progress.
  • How do you turn good intentions into consistent action? Discover the role of simple routines, realistic deadlines and accountability in building momentum.

If you want personalised support to create a clear strategy to grow your business in part-time hours, a private coaching program with Shandra could be right for you. You can find out about it here.

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