The motherhood identity crisis is the internal questioning that happens after you start having kids. “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” are fundamental questions that need to be answered in order for you to continue operating as an ambitious woman. In today’s podcast I am sharing with you two reasons why women experience an identity crisis after becoming a mom and what they can do to help themselves through it.
Love your current life (rebroadcast)
The fastest way to get to the balanced and fulfilling working mom life you desire is to love your current working mom life. When you need something to change, you feel dependent on it for happiness. When you feel satisfied and happy with the life you already have, you feel more confident in yourself and your ability to navigate through any changes you desire. In today’s episode, I am explaining why the fastest way to make a change is to love your life without it changing.
The best end-of-year practice
As the year ends, your brain is seeking closure for the things that have taken place and is ready to reset for the year ahead. In today’s podcast I want to teach you the #1 end-of-year practice that will make this reflection time effective and energizing. It will help your mind focus on all of the good that happened this year, show you exactly how to grow and improve and give specific next steps to move forward into the new year. I’m teaching this entire process right here on this episode and giving six tips to ensure that the practice is 100% effective.
Coaching vs. therapy
Coaching or therapy? This is a question that comes up for women that are trying to decide what kind of help they need. When should you hire a coach instead of a therapist? How does coaching and therapy differ? What should you expect in coaching? By the end of today’s episode, you will have clarity on which path to take to help you meet your goals.
Holiday mistake #6: Not scheduling times for rest and fun
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #6: not scheduling times for rest and fun. Without time set aside to rest, your “free time” during the holidays will be snatched up with doing more and checking one more thing off your list. The best way to ensure you have the rest and fun you want this season is to calendar it in. In today’s episode I will offer 2 types of rest you should put in your calendar as well as some ideas for what to do with that time.
Holiday mistake #5: Not having a plan for when things get off track
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #5: not having a plan for when you feel stressed and overwhelmed. Things will not always go according to plan during the holidays. At some point you will find yourself off-track feeling stressed out in ways you don’t want. This is to be expected and it’s not a big deal as long as you anticipate it and have a plan to get yourself back on track.
Holiday mistake #4: Not expecting big emotions
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #4: not expecting big emotions. During the holidays, there will be more meltdowns for both you and your kids. It’s to be expected. Everyone is off rhythms and schedules and there is simply more expectations and demands on everyone. In this episode I share why it is vital for you to expect big emotions and create a plan to compassionately handle them.
Holiday mistake #3: Not deciding when to be OFF work
There are 6 common mistakes that create stress and overwhelm for working moms during the holiday season. During this mini-series I will cover each mistake and teach you how to correct it. In today’s episode I dive into mistake #3: not deciding when you will work and when you will not. Without a clear commitment to NOT work, your brain is going to default to always being available and checking email in all the “in-between” moments. In today’s episode, I explain 3 steps to ensure you only work during the times you planned.