Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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You can’t manage what you haven’t defined. 🧠💥 Diana Elder over at the @FamilyLocket says that getting your genealogy projects out of your head and into a to-do list is essential—and she’s so right.

This isn’t just a genealogy tip—it’s productivity 101. Whether it’s a digital list, a notebook, or a sticky note wall, once your “someday” projects are out of your mind and into a container, your brain can finally focus on the next step.

📺 This clip is from my full livestream Too Many Genealogy Projects? How to Stay Focused Without Burning Out. Watch it here to hear the full strategy, real-life stories, and practical ways to get your mojo back: youtube.com/live/Fd-2f8ybDE8
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