# What Happens When DONE Automatically Becomes NEXT?

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Podcast: [HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-extraordinary-life-by-design-6786305)
Published: 2026-09-19T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

When did “done” start automatically meaning “next”?  In this episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, Leslie Gaudet explores what can happen when high-performing women move so quickly from one task, decision, or responsibility to the next that they barely pause to register what they’ve completed, what it required from them, or whether what comes next still deserves their time, attention, and energy.   This conversation looks at the connection between mindfulness, mental wellness, emotional awareness, energy management, and intentional decision-making — not as a lesson in slowing down or becoming less ambitious, but as an opportunity to notice what may have changed before automatically moving forward.  Leslie also explores why completion can give you new information about your energy, capacity, priorities, and next decisions — and why the next thing on your list may not always be the next thing that deserves your attention.  If you’ve ever finished something and immediately thought, “Okay, what’s next?”, this episode invites you to notice the space between done and next — and ask one important question:   What did finishing this change? ******************************************************************** Connect with me: ⁠https://linktr.ee/herextraordinarylifebydesign⁠ leslie@herextraordinarylifebydesign.com  Email: ⁠leslie@herextraordinarylifebydesign.co ******************************************************************** Want support with what’s next?  If you have one specific decision, one YES, or one place where you want clarity around your time and energy, book a YES Reset Strategy Call with me today.   Book Your Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/4haAiXo   If you’re looking for deeper, ongoing support around your time, e…

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