Episode 24: Before You Add, You Must Subtract: Making Space for What Matters

Written By Dr. Yanina Gomez
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Hello, Visionista!

Growth doesn’t stall because you’re not doing enough—it stalls because you’re carrying too much. In Episode 24, Dr. Yanina invites Visionistas to pause before adding new goals, offers, or responsibilities and ask a more powerful question: What needs to be subtracted first? This episode reframes subtraction as leadership, self-respect, and a necessary step for sustainable growth—so your next level has room to breathe.

 

Reflection Prompts:

  1. If I keep doing everything I’m doing now, I will not have space for…

  2. Where am I overfunctioning out of habit rather than alignment?

  3. What responsibility once fit my season—but now quietly drains me?

 

This Week's Strategies:

  • Replace or Release Audit

  • Delegation as Self-Respect

This Week’s Action Step(s): 

Step 1. Download your copy of The Substraction Audit Workbook HERE!

Step 2. Choose one meaningful goal you want to add this year.

Step 3. Identify two things to subtract first—one to release and one to replace or delegate.

Step 4. Take one subtraction action this week (pause it, automate it, delegate it, or say no).


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Remember, I am here if you need support in this area. Learn more about my 1-on-1 wellness sessions at www.dryaninagomez.com.

Did you know I am also an author?

Here are my books:

  1. Today's Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential

  2. Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully: The Artist's Wellness Journey to Confidence & Success

  3. Moms Don't Quit: How to Stay Connected with Your Tween or Teen in a Noisy World

“Let’s quiet the doubt, transform that relentless loud inner voice into your biggest ally, lead from unshakeable purpose, and watch your business—and life—rise. Purpose is loudest when anxiety is quiet.”

—Dr. Yanina

Dr. Yanina Gomez

Dr. Yanina is an author, speaker, psychologist, and mindset and psycho-emotional wellness specialist. She co-founded Art NXT Level, an online coaching program supporting artists’ careers. With a Doctorate in Psychology and advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), she helps individuals navigate self-sabotage, anxiety, and personal growth. Dr. Yanina is passionate about equipping creatives and women entrepreneurs through workshops, retreats, practical resources, and individual wellness sessions. She has authored various books, including Today’s Working Artist, Crush Self-Sabotage & Live Fully, and Moms Don’t Quit! She is the host of Inside Edge; Mindset, and Emotional Wellness for Women Entrepreneur Podcast.

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