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Hi Reader!

I can't believe it's already February! A quick share for any of you who identify as neurodivergent or interact with neurodivergent people:

I am excited to announce that I will be speaking at the NeuroDiversion 2026 conference in Austin, TX next month, and the Accountability Success Circle will be a featured exhibitor at the event's Expo!

If you or someone you know would benefit from this event, tickets are still on sale—please share!

Keep reading on for the latest from The Cheerful Mind!

Cheers!

PS: Reply to this email with questions or feedback—I love hearing from you!

🎯 ACCOUNTABILITY SUCCESS CIRCLE

🚨GOAL30 ROUND 2 IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! 🚨​
Round 1 of GOAL30 is underway, and our next 30-day challenge kicks off on Thursday, March 5!

What is GOAL30?​
GOAL30 is a 30-day challenge designed to help you focus on one meaningful goal—personal or professional—and make progress through consistent action, reflection, and honest accountability. It’s not about perfection or doing more, but about making real, sustainable progress in a way that fits your actual life.

Why join?

• Dedicated space to work on what matters most to you
• Encouragement, flexibility, and community support
• Real progress—no hustle required

Not sure what to work on? No problem. The next round includes an optional 30-day focus on Career & Money foundations — perfect for anyone looking to make intentional progress in their work, finances, or professional confidence.

If you’re curious about how GOAL30 works, or what the Accountability Success Circle has to offer, you can always reply with questions or check out more info here.

✨ Special Offer:​
The GOAL Together Program (all GOAL30 rounds for 2026 plus the Annual Planning Retreat in Denver, CO) is open for registration! Work on your goals all year and plan 2027 with us in October!

🎉 Community Corner

Here’s what some of our GOAL30 Round 1 Participants are experiencing at the halfway mark:

• Awareness & focus: “Logging my work in my calendar has helped me stay focused—even with lots of task-switching. Awareness sometimes brings frustration, but it also helps me bounce back quickly.”
• Pushing limits: “Proud of 48 miles last week—rest days matter, but I’m surprising myself with what I can do!”
• Navigating setbacks: “Frustrated by injury and daily business, but focusing on patience and self-care.”
• Healthy habits: “Five veggies a day is tough—takes more prep than I thought! Fruits are easier.”
• Creative progress: “Editing videos is slow, but I’m embracing progress over perfection and letting go of ‘shoulds.’”
• Building confidence: “More confident in my choices, less inner critic, and trusting my gut.”
• Adapting routines: “Weather stopped my hikes, so I found new fitness classes and set up a treadmill desk to keep moving.”

Want to be featured next time? Join us for our next round!

🗓️ Upcoming Events

• GOAL30 Round 2 Launch: March 5, 2026
• 2027 Annual Planning Retreat: October 15-19, 2026 (Denver, CO)

🎙THE ACCOMPLISHMENT PROJECT

This Week's Featured Article:​
​📝 Let’s Slow Down So We Can Speed Back Up

Today I want to talk about a concept I return to again and again, especially when I feel myself drifting into overwhelm: slowing down in order to speed back up.

...Over the years, it’s become one of the most powerful reframes I use to give myself permission to create space instead of pushing harder...

Want to catch up? You can explore the full archive of podcast episodes and articles — all designed to help you build meaningful, sustainable accomplishment without pressure or burnout.

Want to support The Accomplishment Project?​
If this work resonates, subscribing or following the podcast helps more than you might realize.

I’m also actively gathering real-life stories as part of my long-term research on accomplishment. If you’re interested in contributing your perspective and being part of the dataset behind this project, I’d love to hear from you — you can share your thoughts by filling out this form.

🧠 SCIENCE OF PEOPLE

This month in People School, we’re diving into LinkedIn—how to create a standout profile and build your network. I’ll be facilitating workshops and updating my own profile, too!

Reflection question:
“What do you like most about your LinkedIn profile? What could use a ‘glow-up’?

Want to build real-world people skills? Learn more from Vanessa Van Edwards and Science of People (I'm proud to serve as the People School Accountability Coach!).

PRIVATE COACHING

Limited openings are available for ‘Life by Design’ sessions—a warm, no-pressure conversation if you’re feeling stuck or ready for change.

Apryl Zarate Schlueter is the founder of The Cheerful Mind, where she helps people redefine success through clarity, intention, and sustainable accomplishment.
She’s a certified coach, co-founder of the Accountability Success Circle, and the author of Finding Success in Balance. She also hosts The Accomplishment Project, exploring what it really means to live a fulfilling, accomplished life.​
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Helping you accomplish more with joy, balance, and connection.

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