Most of us aren’t lazy or unmotivated — we’re overwhelmed. Life moves faster than we can process, and no matter how much we do, it never feels like enough. We’re constantly chasing a version of ourselves that always seems one step ahead, just out of reach. If the problem is overwhelm, the solution has to be smaller.

Ideals aren’t goals or promises about the future. They’re small, deliberate actions that answer a simpler question: Who do I want to be this week? You don’t commit forever. You experiment for seven days, pay attention, and adjust based on what actually fits. One good idea isn’t enough. It has to fit inside your life.

Life isn’t a single problem with a single solution. The 7 F’s create a balanced structure that touches everything that actually matters — fixing what’s broken, taking care of yourself, and tending to the people and responsibilities around you. It’s holistic by design, because neglect always shows up somewhere. Structure only matters if you actually use it.

The Ideal Week isn’t about hoping motivation shows up or waiting to feel ready. It’s about doing first. Small actions create movement, and movement changes perspective. You don’t think your way into a better life — you act your way into one, one week at a time. Seven days. Then you decide what fits.