Overwhelm doesn’t get to drive anymore
It's time to switch seats.
You don’t need more willpower—you need tools that work with your brain, not against it.
Developed by licensed therapist Jennifer Noll Sparks, the Create the Win™ system helps overwhelmed people move again using science-backed tools that break the freeze—no pressure, just progress.
Why you’re stuck isn’t your fault
You’ve tried getting organized—planners, apps, podcasts.
But nothing seems to stick, especially when life gets messy.
Most systems expect you to be a robot:
Always consistent, always motivated, always “on.”
But your energy has limits. Your brain needs rhythm, not pressure.
Overwhelm isn’t a character flaw—it’s a capacity issue.
Your brain is doing its best under pressure, not failing you.
What you need isn’t more willpower.
You need gentle, flexible tools that work with your brain—not against it.
Why these tools actually work
Create The Win™ is a science-backed system that helps overwhelmed brains move forward—without burnout or guilt.
Executive Function
Why we get stuck—and how to support initiation and follow-through
Cognitive Load Theory
How mental clutter increases overwhelm and blocks action
Self-Regulation & Focus
How attention and emotion shape real-world focus
Flow State Theory & Motivation Science
What helps people enter momentum and stay in it
Behavioral Activation & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
How small, value-driven steps outperform willpower
Gamification
Why countdowns, micro-goals, and playfulness reduce resistance
This isn’t just theory—it’s been tested in therapy rooms, living rooms, and real-life moments of overwhelm. And it works.
Get the free Sparks Note™ Starter Kit
What inside:
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A simple framework to help you focus without pressure
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Real-life examples of how people use it to clean rooms, start hard tasks, and regulate emotions
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A printable Sparks Note™ template you can start using today
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Zero fluff—just science-backed structure and relief
I help overwhelmed brains create progress
Hi, I’m Jennifer Noll Sparks, LCSW—Licensed Therapist & Founder of the Create the Win™ System.
For over two decades, I’ve helped people move from “I can’t even” to “I actually did.” I specialize in working with overwhelmed brains—whether from ADHD, anxiety, burnout, or just life.
Everything I teach is grounded in science and built for the realities of your day, not some ideal version of it. I’m not here to give you pressure. I’m here to help you find progress, peace, and your next small win.
Meet the tools that help you win—without the burnout
The Create the Win™ system centers on two powerful, science-backed tools
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COMING SOON
Create The Win™
— The Book
This isn’t just another productivity book.
Rooted in neuroscience, packed with real-life stories, and full of tools you can actually use—this book is your next small (and powerful) step forward.