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 literally 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. Topics in this episode:Why you don’t want to be booked from morning to night What happens when you don’t schedule in rest time Why you should schedule rest DURING your workday Ideas of how to spend your rest time Show Notes & References: Learn how to process and let go of stress and overwhelm all year long? Click here to schedule a free call to discuss coaching and how to stop reacting to life: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.comWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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. Topics in this episode:It’s not a big deal if you find yourself stressed out and overwhelmed – it’s to be expected. Why it’s important to anticipate things getting off track You can’t make everything go perfectly over the holidays, but you can have a plan to get yourself back on trackA good plan has 2 parts: handling your default thoughts and emotions and getting your head and heart in alignment with your vision for the holidaysShow Notes & References: Episode 131 with Skylar - Feeling your feelingsLearn how to process and let go of stress and overwhelm all year long? Click here to schedule a free call to discuss coaching and how to stop reacting to life: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.comWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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 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. Topics in this episode:The challenge with transitions and why they cause big emotions. What happens when you anticipate emotions.Why normalizing emotions will help you this holiday season. What is an effective plan for dealing with your emotions. Show Notes & References: Learn how to process and let go of stress and overwhelm all year long? Click here to schedule a free call to discuss coaching and how to stop reacting to life: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.comWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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 ensuring you only work during the times you planned. Topics in this episode:Why deciding NOT to work is just as important as deciding when you willYour brain will remain in default work-mode unless you decide otherwise Decide ahead of time, when you will check email on your phone and when you will not What do you do when your brain really wants to work at time you don’t want to The crucial moment you either follow-through with your plan or you don’tShow Notes & References: Ep 84: Get back on track in 2 minutes or lessWant a tailored coaching experience that takes into account your unique needs and circumstances but is based on the success of hundreds of other working moms? Click here to schedule a free call to discuss coaching and to hear more about your unique plan: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.comWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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 #2: not creating a specific plan to achieve the holiday experience you want. To ensure you are successful this holiday season, all the tasks, activities and rest time must be scheduled into your calendar. In today’s episode, I explain how to calendar your holiday plan with ease so the holidays feel easy and doable. Topics in this episode:Why you should calendar your plans, tasks, activities and leisure time this holiday seasonThe importance of scheduling in time for rest and fun How to determine if your plan is doable or overwhelming Ways of keeping yourself accountable to your plan Show Notes & References: Need to create a plan to stop overworking and schedule in more leisure time in 2024? Click here to learn more about coaching and to schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.comWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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 #1: not having a clear definition of success this holiday season. How do you want the holidays to feel? What do you want to focus on? What would make you feel like the holidays were a success? Your brain is craving this level of clarity and in today’s episode I walk you through a quick exercise to help you define exactly what you want out of this holiday season. Topics in this episode:Your brain craves direction this holiday seasonWhat do you want to do (and what do you NOT want to do) this holiday season?The importance of feeling success ahead of timeCultivating a mindset that will create success this holiday seasonShow Notes & References: Need clarity in life, not just this holiday season? Click here to learn more about coaching and to schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.comWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Everyone has “not enough” thoughts. These are the thoughts that sound like, “you’re not doing enough”, “you’re not good enough” or “you should be further ahead”. They are thoughts that make you think you are failing, behind or an imposter. In today’s podcast I will teach you 7 ways to redirect these thoughts. I will also explain the origin of these thoughts and the impact they have when you don’t redirect them.Topics in this episode:My trip to NYC with my husband and the thought that had me feeling like a failure while thereThe importance of understanding the impact of your “not enough” thoughtsWhy do we keep thinking “not enough” thoughts?7 ways to redirect your “not enough” thoughtsMy favorite way to change my not enough thought – sufficiency Show Notes & References: Episode 12 – Enoughness – https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2021/6/7/enoughnessEpisode 116 – Balancing ambition with enoughness - https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2023/6/5/balancing-ambition-with-feeling-enough-with-misty-dykemaReady to break your “not enough” thought habit? Click here to schedule your free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book.Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

When you do something other than the thing that you know you need to be doing you are buffering. Buffering is when you avoid your priorities, commitments, or boundaries because following through feels bad. On today’s podcast I’m talking about buffering your emotions. I will share several examples from my clients, and myself, on what it looks like to buffer your emotions and then I will offer you the steps to stop buffering when you realize you’re doing it.Topics in this episode:The only thing that gets in the way of you following through with your commitments and priorities is an uncomfortable emotion. The most common emotions we like to buffer: inadequacy, failure, incompetence and incapableMy favorite buffering behavior is getting a cup of tea and texting my friendsIdentify your own buffering triggers and behaviors5 steps to end the buffering when you realize you are doing itShow Notes & References: Have you been listening to this podcast for a while, but still can’t seem to put into practice all the strategies and tools we discuss? Then it’s time to book a free breakthrough call where we will create a plan for how we can move you forward through coaching. Click here to schedule your free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book.Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

My client, Nicole, shares the long-term results that she has experienced from coaching. Nicole started working with me almost 3 years ago and on today’s podcast she shares how she learned to calm herself and the impact of those “calming” tools, what it took for her to lean into conflict and how that transformed her work and what it has taken for her to truly make time for the things that matter. Topics in this episode:What your spouse and friends will notice when you hire a coachCoaching is not just to get you through today, it teaches you tools and mindsets that will have lasting effects. Why learning to stay “calm” is a such a vital part of being a working momHow to deal with the little self-doubt voice in your head What it take to make time for the things that matter mostShow Notes & References: Learn more about coaching and speak with me directly on how it can help you, by booking your free breakthrough call. Click here to get started: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book.Episode 35 – Managing Imposter Syndrome (with Nicole Anderson) https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2021/11/15/managing-imposter-syndromeWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Nobody promised ease in life. Nobody said being a working mom, a parent, a partner, finding work-life balance, getting a fulfilling job or putting up boundaries would be easy. So what would happen if you dropped that expectation and moved into radical acceptance that things are meant to be hard? In today’s podcast, I’m sharing how when you stop fighting the “hard” in life, you open up to problem solve differently so you reach your goals faster and with more ease.Topics in this episode:Why we think things should be easier? How does problem solving challenges get easier when you accept that things are hard? Why you shouldn’t fear allowing yourself to be angry, disappointed, sad or frustratedHow self-judgement creates extra “hardship” when you are trying to reach your goals Show Notes & References: Ready to experience radical acceptance of yourself and life’s “hard” circumstances? I will help you to learn how to accept and create more effective plans/processes for reaching your goals and having a happy and fulfilling working mom life. Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

On today’s episode I am answering 3 listener questions: How do you and your ambitious spouse BOTH make strides in your careers at the same time without neglecting the family? How do you stay confident even when there is a gap in your resume? How do I get my friends and coworkers to focus on the mindset of balance? Topics in this episode:Is it possible for both you and your spouse to rise up in your career at the same time or is it always one then the other? Redefining success so that you stop thinking you need to work more hours to be more successful Clearly understanding your tradeoffs will help you make more confident decisionsThe transition from being a stay-at-home mom to a working mom and vice versaHow to navigate the “gap” on your resumeDealing with other’s emotions when you make large career pivotsLearning to be ok with other people’s stress and overworking behaviorShow Notes & References: Have a question you want answered on a future episode? Send me an email at [email protected] ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

What does it take to start moving your marriage up the priority list (even if your spouse does not)? To answer this question, I invited life and marriage coach, Dr. Chavonne Perotte, to share with us some strategies and tools she uses in her coaching practice. We talk about what it takes to get on the same team so it’s not you against your spouse as you navigate challenges like: how to make household duties and responsibilities more equitable? We talk about creating a culture change in your marriage where you make decisions together as roles and responsibilities shift. And Dr. Chavonne shares about the importance of connection and how to foster it, in just a few minutes a day. Topics in this episode:Getting on the same page as your spouseThe quickest way to make your marriage a priority What happens if your partner is not on the same page as you? Ending the “you” against “me” challenge The “2 doorways away” ruleHow to foster connection in simple waysShow Notes & References: Dr. Chavonne Perotte’s website:  https://drchavonne.comHer podcast: Love Marriage Again with Dr. ChavonneEpisode 133 - 5 reasons to not wait Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

You don’t have to wait until you are burnt-out or so terribly unhappy to make a change. If you want to change jobs, go after a promotion or change your overworking habits, you can do it right now. In today’s podcast, I offer 5 reasons you should not wait to make a change as well as explain the most likely thing getting in the way of you taking a first step.Topics in this episode:Why is change so hard?How continuing to not make a change makes it harder in the endWhat people don’t realize is the biggest obstacle when it comes to changeIt’s not selfish to go after your dreamsHappiness and a regret-free life are the results of making a change – do they feel worth it?Show Notes & References: Get past the fear and confusion and go after the working mom life you want! Sign up for a free breakthrough call to learn how we will get you to your goals, in coaching: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

“I don’t know how to make him happy. “I don't want her to cry.” “I need to make sure she understands.” “I don’t want them to feel disappointed.” “I want them to feel like I care.” What do each of these thoughts have in common? They have you trying to control how someone else feels, which is actually something that is never in your control. In today’s podcast I talk about why you should stop trying to make other people feel a certain way and why it's OK to let people feel any emotions (even the icky ones). Topics in this episode:It’s not your job to make someone else happy or to save someone from a negative emotionEach person is responsible for their own emotionAll emotions are useful, even the icky ones The impact of taking responsibility for your own emotionsThe perspective that shifted they way I viewed others emotions A simple evaluation tool to help you control what you can actually control and let go of how other people feel Show Notes & References: Start letting go of how others feel and begin to feel confident and in full control of you by scheduling a free breakthrough call, click here to get the process started: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Feelings are meant to be felt - this was a new concept for Dr. Skylar Clark. Just over a year ago she moved her family of 6 from one coast to the other, navigating 4 new schools, a new city, new culture, new job and no family in town to help. Skylar came to coaching wanting to create new systems and structures to help her manage life, but instead she left with a toolkit filled with strategies to help her manage, not just her chaotic circumstances, but the chaos inside herself. Listen in as Skylar walks you through the #1 tool she learned in coaching – how to feeling your feelings. Topics in this episode:Systems and structure makes life easier but it doesn’t necessarily make you feel happy, confident and balanced Creating a toolkit to help you process negative thoughts and emotions Emotions are literal vibrations in your body – what the heck does that mean?The quicker you feel your feelings that faster they go away Exactly how does one feel their feelings? Show Notes & References: Learn how to not let your negative emotions and swirly thoughts get in the way of you living the ambitious and balanced life you want. Sign up for a free breakthrough call to start learning the tools to manage your thoughts and emotions. www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

You get to decide what you want to think about your to do list. You could decide to think “I’m behind” or “I’m not getting enough done”, which is likely going to leave you feeling inadequate and exhausted or you can choose to think “I’m on top of everything” or “I know what I’m doing”, which will have you feeling successful and accomplished. In today’s podcast, I’m talking about how important your thoughts are when it comes to your to do list. I will walk you through the kinds of thoughts that are not to think and I’ll give examples of exactly what you need to think in order to walk away from work feeling accomplished, successful and satisfied (no matter how many things you checked off the list). And then at the end, I offer one very simple five minute practice to help you get out of “it’s not enough” thinking.Topics in this episode:Why the length of your to do list doesn’t matter Choosing positive thoughts about your to-do’s and the impact that hasHow to feel accomplished at the end of the workday, no matter how many things were checked off the listThe starting point to getting more done in less timeA simple 5-minute practice to help you end your workday with “I accomplished enough” thinkingShow Notes & References: When family responsibilities all fall on you (with Maggie Reyes) – Episode 29Navigating the word to home transition – Episode 7Interested in bringing me into your company to speak? Connect with me here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/speakerRewire your “not enough” thinking to create a life where you feel deeply satisfied and present. Sign up for a free breakthrough call to start the rewiring process. www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

It’s very uncomfortable for your brain to be in uncertainty. To not know. To be unclear on the answer. To not be sure that something is right. When you feel uncertain and are unable to make a decision, you start to feel stuck and your brain experiences tunnel vision (where it hyper focuses on the problem). In today’s podcast I am talking about what to do when you feel uncertain. There’s a magical question I ask my clients, when they’re in a state of not knowing (in other words uncertainty) that helps get them out of the problem so they can think clearly and make powerful decisions to move forward without guilt or anxiety. Tune in to learn more about how it works. Topics in this episode:The impact uncertainty has on your brain and your life The importance of feeling certain before you make a decision and how to do thatStop focusing on what you don’t know and redirect to what you doUncertainty kicks your brain into survival mode Show Notes & References: Need help making decisions you feel certain about? I will walk you through my inside-out approach to decision making that will guarantee you will feel right about your decisions. Schedule a free 60-minute call where I will explain the process and we will determine if you are a good fit by going to: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Last week I challenged my client, Lindsay, to do something luxurious. Something that felt a little excessive (maybe even a little irresponsible). As a high achiever, her brain was stuck in trying to make the most of her time and I wanted her to focus less on productivity and more on doing things that simply felt good. She accepted my challenge and in today’s episode I am offering the same challenge to you. You deserve to live a life of luxury, a life of great comfort! I will give you several ideas that Lindsay and I came up with and share more about what this challenge is and how irresponsibility, guilt and a lack of worthiness are getting in the way, and then what to do about them. Topics in this episode:What is the luxury challenge?Lindsay’s story from breakthrough call to mid-day naps and bathsLuxury and lots of money are not connectedIt is not irresponsible to be luxurious3 feelings that get in the way of living a luxurious lifeShow Notes & References: End your “not enough” thinking and create for yourself a life that feels luxurious without changing jobs or making more money by signing up for a free breakthrough call where you will walk away with an “ah-ha” and an opportunity to coach with me: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

There are 4 things you need to believe about yourself and your future if you want to meet your goals as an ambitious working mom. Your goals, the things you want in life, are not going to just happen by chance…it is the belief in them happening and how they will happen that makes achieving them inevitable. Today is part 4 of a 4-part series on the thoughts that you have about yourself and in this episode I am focusing on the thoughts that you have about your future and how important those thoughts are to you achieving all of the goals and dreams that you have for your life. Topics in this episode:Why you want to control your mindBelieving your goals are possibleWhy you are worthy of your goalsWhat it means to hold your goals with open hands Show Notes & References: Episode references:Episode 124: Part 1: Thoughts about your marriageEpisode 125: Part 2: Thoughts about your workEpisode 126: Part 2: Thoughts about you as a momClick here to book a free call where we will talk about the tools and strategies to re-train your brain so that your goals of ambition and balance become inevitable: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Believing “I am doing it right” and “I’m giving them enough” are two essential beliefs for ambitious and balanced working moms. You need to be feeling like you are making right choices for your family, and you need to feel like you’re spending enough time with your kids. It’s about rightness and enoughness. This is part 3 of a 4-part series on the thoughts that you have about yourself and today we’re focusing on the 2 essential thoughts you need to have about yourself as a mom.Topics in this episode:It’s my birthday and I have a birthday wishThe amount of time you spend with your kids doesn’t dictate if it’s enoughThe impact of changing your thoughts to believe you spend enough time with your kids and you are giving them enough Your kids emotions do not dictate if you are doing it “right” as a parent A client story on the impact of changing the way you think about your parenting choicesShow Notes & References: Episode references:Episode 124: Part 1: Thoughts about your marriageEpisode 125: Part 2: Thoughts about your workEpisode 103: Stop trying to make your kids happyNeed to start practicing new thoughts so you can have a life that feels enough and right? Click here to book a free call where we will talk about the tools and strategies to re-train your brain: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

If your internal dialogue about yourself and your work is primarily negative, meaning your thoughts tend to skew toward: I’m not good enough, I should be doing more, they’re going to find me out, I’m not very good… then you will likely always over prioritize work and not feel balanced. Today’s episode is part 2 of a 4-part series on the thoughts that you have about yourself, where we are covering four different areas of life and the impact your thoughts in those areas have. Today, I am covering the thoughts you have about yourself at work. Topics in this episode:How your thoughts about work effect your familyWhen you have a great day, why that energy carries you through your dayWhen you are stuck in “not enough” you will always try to do moreThe importance of feeling successful at workShow Notes & References:Need a mindset overhaul so that you can feel happy and satisfied in your working mom life? Click here to book a free call where we will talk about exactly how you can achieve the life you want: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Today we are starting a 4-part series focused on the thoughts you have about yourself. Your thoughts play an important role in creating the ambitious and balanced working mom life you want. Your thoughts either make you feel satisfied and successful or they make you feel inadequate and unhappy. Over the next 4 weeks we will cover your thoughts on 4 key areas of life starting, today, with the most intimate area…your marriage. Having a relationship you WANT to be in is an important part of creating a balanced life. Today we will talk about why your thoughts have probably drifted away from your marriage, the types of thoughts that are not useful to you when it comes to having a loving relationship and I’ll share with you a few personal practices that will help you reconnect to your relationship.Topics in this episode:How your thoughts impact your life as a working momHelpful vs. not helpful thoughtsWhy the thoughts you have about your relationship matterThe marriage drift, after kidsCultivating useful thoughts about your spouse and your marriageShow Notes & References: Need a mindset overhaul so that you can feel happy and satisfied in your working mom life? Click here to book a free call where we will talk about exactly how you can achieve the life you want: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

How do you define success and how do you measure it? If success is based on your achievements, then it will always have you striving to do more. If it is based on feeling happy, then it will have you trying to control everyone and everything. In today’s episode I share why it’s important to define success FOR YOU and determine a simple metric to ensure you stay on track. Topics in this episode:Do’s and don’ts when it comes to defining successWhat happens if you don’t define success for you? Success is here and now, not something to experience in the futureWhy success is not tied to happinessA simple definition of success that leaves you feeling empowered and freeShow Notes & References: If you want to redefine success so that it doesn’t lead to burnout, schedule a free breakthrough call where we will discuss what success means to you and determine what it will take to achieve it. Click here to book your call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookWant ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

As a working mom your brain is likely always "on". You are constantly thinking about the things that need to get accomplished and the decisions that need to be made. For my client Cathy, these constant to-do’s, the second-guessing of herself, the need to make sure she bought the right products and was always prepared…this constant chatter in her head was preventing her from being happy and present in the way that she wanted. In coaching, Cathy learned several tools to help manage all of the thoughts in her head and the overwhelm that came with it and on today’s podcast she is sharing her top 4. Topics in this episode:All the things working moms hold onto in their brain and how to let it all go 4 tools to help calm an overwhelmed mind What to do when you need to clean up the house and you want to be with your kiddos A funny story about managing the piles of artwork from preschool How to not feel like a bad mom when you get angry at your kids The importance of knowing your superpowerShow Notes & References: If you want to create a customized plan to calm your brain and stop feeling overwhelmed, I invite you to schedule a free breakthrough call. Click here to book your call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

What you believe about yourself, your confidence, effects everything that you do. Your level of confidence effects how you feel about your work, how you feel about yourself as a mom and your ability to make decisions. My client, Ana, experienced a high level of self-doubt when she came to me for coaching, and it was effecting both her happiness and her potential to get a new job. But over the past 4 months, Ana has completely changed her relationship with herself, and she knows who she is (and likes who she is) on a level she has never experienced before. On today’s podcast I’m interviewing Ana and how she was able to make such a dramatic shift in such a short time and how it contributed to her recently getting a new job at a fortune 500 company. Topics in this episode:The importance of speaking kindly to yourself. Why putting language to your identity can make such a big shift. How to manage the negative tantrums in your head. Ana’s #1 tool for building up her belief in self every day. You can’t always help your first thoughts, but you can always choose your second. Show Notes: Believe in yourself and get a new job, I can help you with both. Click here to learn more and schedule a free breakthrough call: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program Learn to be a more present and connected mom! Click here to sign up for a free 19-day audio series that will teach you tools & strategies for being present and happy in your everyday life. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

A life without regret means that every day you are living with intention and presence. It means you know what you want in your life and are you going after it. But when you become a mom, many women find themselves stuck in, “what is really important in life?” or “what do I really want?” or “Is what I’m doing worth it?”. Answering these questions is a vital part of a have-it-all kind of life and in today’s podcast I am sharing 4 steps to living a life without regret, and a lot of my own journey through figuring out what that meant to me and how to go about having it. Topics in this episode:Watching our kids grow up is a very real reminder about if we are truly living life the way we want. Deciding to have a regret-free life is the first step to going after it, otherwise you are just leaving it up to chance. Our dreams feel real once they are named, which is why we tend to shy away from saying them out loud. Money and time are never the real reasons to not go after your dreams The importance of figuring out how to make your regret-free life work and then deciding if it’s worth the tradeoffsShow Notes: Episode 97 – Making powerful money decisions (with Nicole Stork-Hestad)Want to explore naming and going after your regret-free life in coaching? Click here to learn more and schedule a free breakthrough call: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program Learn to be a more present and connected mom! Click here to sign up for a free 19-day audio series that will teach you tools & strategies for being present and happy in your everyday life. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Do you ever wish you could be a stay-at-home mom? Or maybe you don’t wish to be home with your kids ALL the time, but you just wish you could work less hours and be home with them more? I call this stay-at-home mom envy. In today’s podcast, I share about my own experience of stay-at-home mom envy and share with you the truth about where it comes from and why it pops up. Topics in this episode:Why you might be dreaming about being a stay-at-home mom, even though you are highly ambitious.What happens when you feel you don’t spend enough time with your kids and family Stay-at-home mom envy is a defense mechanism to ensure you don’t fail as a mom or a worker If you could solve your work-life-balance challenges, would you still want to be home with your kids? I can help you overcome your stay-at-home mom envy and learn to feel like you are “enough” at both work and home. Click here to learn more and schedule a free breakthrough call: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-programLearn to be a more present and connected mom! Click here to sign up for a free 19-day audio series that will teach you tools & strategies for being present and happy in your everyday life. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Scheduling in (and keeping) time for just you and you priorities is difficult. There never feels like enough time, you don’t want anyone to be disappointed or to feel like you don’t support them and so you either never schedule time for yourself and your priorities or you do but you’re constantly moving that time block around. However, if you want to stay a high achiever and learn to be more productive and focused in your time, holding to your own time blocks is a necessary skill. In today’s podcast I share with you 4 steps to scheduling and keeping time for just you. Topics in this episode:Why scheduling in time for just you is difficult The road block to scheduling in time for yourself is not a lack of timeThe emotions that come up when you hold to your own time and prioritiesHow to keep this appointment with yourself even when your boss needs something from you or others are inconvenienced by it4 steps to following through with time scheduled just for you and your tasksShow Notes: Put yourself at the top of the priority list by scheduling a free coaching call where you will learn exactly what it takes to hold your boundaries and actually prioritize the things that are most important to you. Click here to learn more: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program Learn to be a more present and connected mom! Click here to sign up for a free 19-day audio series that will teach you tools & strategies for being present and happy in your everyday life. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

Are you committed to being completely offline during your vacations? Because here’s what I can guarantee, being offline and actually giving your brain a rest from work is not going to happen unless you commit and plan for it. In today’s podcast I’m walking you through the 3 steps that are required to have a completely unplugged vacation. Topics in this episode:Why transitions are hard and the importance of compassion for yourself during them. The first step to being offline for your vacation is to commit to it“If it works out” is not a commitmentThe 4 necessary plans you need in order to prepare to be offlineWhat you need to communicate to your boss and team in order to be offline The importance of knowing why being unplugged is important Show Notes: Want to create a life where unplugging is the norm instead of the exception? Schedule a free coaching call where you will learn exactly what it takes to come home EVERYDAY – unplugged – and be present with your family. Click here to learn more: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-program Learn to be a more present and connected mom! Click here to sign up for a free 19-day audio series that will teach you tools & strategies for being present and happy in your everyday life. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optinEnjoying the podcast?Make sure you don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or where ever you listen to podcasts. Leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.

In order to balance life as an ambitious person, you must learn to feel “enough” no matter how much you do or what anyone else thinks. Enoughness is the key that helps an ambitious person slow down and feel satisfied in who they are and what they have accomplished so they don’t burn out. In today’s episode I interview Misty Dykema, a past client and friend, who shares some of the foundational mindset shifts and practices that have helped her create a foundation of enoughness and belief in herself. Topics in this episode:What is “enoughness” and why is it important to an ambitious person?The importance of giving space to work through your mindsets and feelingsCreating an unshakeable foundation of being (and feeling) enough How enoughness propels you into more ambition (with less drama) Several key everyday practices to believe in yourself a deeper level Show Notes: Learn to balance your ambition with feeling enough by hiring me as your coach! Click here to learn more about the coaching process and to schedule a free call here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

Working moms often say, “I have everything I want, but I don’t feel happy”. What I have found is that higher achievers have patterned into themselves a feeling of “not enough” which makes it difficult to feel happy. So, to make feeling happy easier and more regular, it is something you must practice. Today on the podcast I want to teach you the simplest way to practice feeling happy, in 30 seconds or less. This daily practice will help bring you back into the moment and give your body a full happiness experience that will help to make all those “good feelings” more of the default. Topics in this episode:Circumstances don’t dictate your happinessThe “struggle story” many high achievers believe Your brain is not hardwired for happiness Something your kids do everyday that will help you be more present and happy Remember when your kids would stop and smell the roses? Announcing a brand new free audio series! Show Notes:Learn to be a more present and connected mom! Click here to sign up for a free 19-day audio series that will teach you tools & strategies for being present and happy in your everyday life. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

There are 8 core beliefs that will unlock your ability to feel balanced. No matter how much you accomplish, no matter how much time you spend with your kids and no matter what anyone else thinks, when you are able to hold onto these 8 core beliefs, no matter what, you will be able to prioritize yourself and your family without compromising your career. Today on the podcast, I am diving deep into these 8 beliefs and why they are such an important part of creating balance. Topics in this episode:8 core beliefs that make WHO you are, unshakeable Two words that declares who you areWhy what you believe about yourself matters more than anything elseWhat you need to believe to stop caring so much about what others thinkWhat you need to believe to start prioritizing joy and fun instead of tasksCelebrating 100,000 downloads of this podcast! Show Notes:Learn to feel more confident and in control of your time and energy, through coaching! Click here to learn more and schedule a free call here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

Hard days happen. It’s something that we have to accept as human beings. But hard days don’t have to derail you. You can still be productive, efficient, and kind even when you’re not having the best day. In today’s episode, I want to share with you 3 key things you can do to help care for yourself on a hard day so that you can still show up as the mom, leader and person you want to be.Topics in this episode:Personal story about my hard morning and what I did to show myself self-kindness Why you should stop resisting “hard” emotions (like disappointment, sadness or failure) How your brain catastrophizes when you’re having a hard dayThe inner-critic voice increases on hard days and what you can do about it 3 key steps to care for yourself on a hard day and why they workShow Notes: Learn to manage your self-critical voice in order to feel confident and show up as the best version of you. Click here to learn more and schedule a free call here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

Can you really create balance with only changing your mindset? For most working moms, it feels like a lot more needs to shift other than your thoughts, but for my client Meredith, a mindset shift was what really made a difference. Her circumstances are almost exactly the same and yet she is out of survival mode, feeling engaged and present with her kids AND the changes feel completely sustainable. How did she do it? She changed her thoughts. Listen in as she shares more of her coaching journey and the mindset tools that really made a difference. Topics in this episode:Does mindset coaching really work? The shift out of “I just have to get through my day!” The importance of naming who you are notA game-changing tool: creating an emotional protocol The most powerful thought that keeps Meredith grounded and centeredShow Notes:Learn to create sustainable work-life balance that you are in complete control of by working with me in coaching. Schedule your free call here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookNeed helping ending your workday at 5pm and shutting down your work brain so you can be fully present with your family? Get my free training that teaches exactly what you need to do to end work at the time you want without logging back on. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalancedcollective.com/end-work-at-5pm

Many ambitious women think, “If I could just get a little more done, then I could feel calmer and more present.” It feels like the solution to feeling more balanced is having a shorter to-do list and learning to achieve more in less time. And it is true! Having less on your list helps alleviate stress and anxiety. It helps end overwhelm so you walk away from your workday feeling productive and satisfied (which is very important in creating a balanced life). In today’s episode, I decided to get super practical and walk you through my top three strategies to being more productive. You ready? Let’s get to it!Topics in this episode:What gets in the way of you being productive?Why learning to achieve more in less time is the last step to creating work-life balance (not first).How emotional decision making robs you of being productive and how to end it.What is required to achieve more in less time? Actually giving yourself less time to do something. 3 strategies to check more things off your listWhat you need to be willing to feel, in order to be more productiveShow Notes:I can help you achieve more in less time so you leave work feeling productive and “on top” of things. Want to learn how? Click here to learn more about coaching and to schedule a free call: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/aligning-motherhood-programNeed helping ending your workday at 5pm and shutting down your work brain so you can be fully present with your family? Get my free training that teaches exactly what you need to do to end work at the time you want without logging back on. Click here to sign up: https://www.ambitiousandbalancedcollective.com/end-work-at-5pm

For many working moms “having it all” feels like an impossible promise where a meaningful career and life as a mom somehow feel balanced. The problem is, most women don’t have an accurate understanding of what “having it all” means and so they are chasing a life that doesn’t exist which ultimately leads to burn out. Today, I am setting the record straight. I am sharing exactly what “having it all” means to our culture, the missing piece of the puzzle that creates a “have it all” kind of life and then offer the first step in making it happen. Topics in this episode:Is “having it all” possible or just simply a myth?What is required to create a “having it all” life? The importance of knowing the trade-off’s Why having an inbox at zero or a to-do list checked off doesn’t matter in a “have it all” lifeWhy you may need to just leave the dishes dirty in the sink Show Notes: I can help you decide and create a “have it all” kind of life. Clikc here to learn more about how the coaching process works and to schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

You’re ready to walk out of your office and then…a last-minute request comes in. What do you? Do you leave anyway and risk letting people down or do you stay and compromise on your priorities. In today’s episode I share the truth about this moment and why it is so difficult to follow through with your boundaries and I offer a 4-step process to handling the emotions that come up with last minute requests.Topics in this episode:What to do the moment that last minute request comes inBoundaries are your decisionsUpholding your boundaries doesn’t often feel good Choosing to not uphold your boundary should not be an emotional decision4 steps to overcoming the negative emotions that come with saying noShow Notes: Additional episodes on boundaries: Episode 71 – It’s ok to say noEpisode 68 - Following through with your boundariesEpisode 63 – Creating and sticking to boundariesStop trying to stick to your boundaries on your own. In coaching, I will help you protect the things that matter most so you can feel successful at both work and home Click here to learn more about how the coaching process works and to schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

You don’t need to lower your standards in order to create work-life balance and you don’t need to settle for B+ work. Instead you need to reprioritize; to trade off being available to your coworkers to being available to your family. To trade off feeling 100% prepared for every meeting and presentation to being 75% prepared and trusting yourself for the rest. In today’s podcast I will share with you why reprioritizing is not lowering your standard and walk you through several examples of what needs to be reprioritized in order to feel balanced. Topics in this episode:Dealing with that pesky voice in your brain that is calling you not good enoughThe difference between lowering your standards and reprioritizingWhy reprioritizing matters when creating work life balance10 things to reprioritize in a balanced lifeShow Notes: I can help you reprioritize your life so that your family comes first. Click here to learn more about how the coaching process works and to schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

Achievement, success, and recognition are all values that many women don’t like to admit are important to them. But the problem is not that these values are bad or wrong, it’s that they’re not balanced with rest, leisure and fun. In today’s podcast, I share why each of these values are important to your success as a working mom and what it will take to find balance while striving for them. Topics in this episode:What it means to value achievement, success and recognitionWhy many women think it’s wrong to have these as key motivatorsWhat makes an achievement-driven woman amazing? The importance of separating yourself from your achievementsThe art of self-validation and how to do itShow Notes:References:Your value is not found in your career – www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/5How to self-validate – www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/54 The first step to work-life balance – www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/60 I can help you value success white balancing that with rest and leisure. Click here to learn more about how the coaching process works and to schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

Hope is a requirement if you’re going to reach your goals as a working mom. When you feel fueled with hope you are able to problem solve, troubleshoot and remain on track toward your goals but when you feel hopeless, you spin in disbelief, impossibility and feel immobilized by challenges. In today’s episode I am sharing two very specific examples of what it looks like to go after your goals when you’re fueled with hope or when you’re not. Topics in this episode:Why 4 working moms told me our conversation fueled them with hope and why that mattersHope is the energy behind your ability to meet your goalsHopelessness creates catastrophizing and evidence for why your goals are not possibleHope fuels good problem solving, resiliency and ideation A personal story about my own struggle with hopelessness as a new momShow Notes: When you fuel your goals with hope and a specific plan, they become inevitable. I can help build your belief and give you a process to meet your goal of becoming a successful working mom at both work and home. Click here to learn more about coaching and schedule a free call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

Letting your body experience good emotions like joy, success and pleasure does not come naturally, in fact, it takes practice. In today’s episode, sex coach Danielle Savory shares about why it is hard for women to receive pleasure and some simple ways to do it. In this interview, we discuss creating a safe place to experience good feelings, the impact it will have when you let those good feelings in and why learning to have better sex is the easiest way to do it. Topics in this episode:Why is pleasure (and all good feelings) so hard for women?Getting out of your head and into your bodyOne powerful question to increase pleasure and good feelsWhy learning to have better sex will help you enjoy your life moreHow feeling critical and judgement of ourself can be overwritten when you practice feeling pleasureShow Notes: Find our more information about Danielle Savory and her work by going here: https://www.daniellesavory.com/Ready to let in more joy, fun and adventure in your working mom life? Click here to learn more about coaching and how I can help: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

Letting your body experience good emotions like joy, success and pleasure does not come naturally, in fact, it takes practice. In today’s episode, sex coach Danielle Savory shares about why it is hard for women to receive pleasure and some simple ways to do it. In this interview, we discuss creating a safe place to experience good feelings, the impact it will have when you let those good feelings in and why learning to have better sex is the easiest way to do it. Topics in this episode:Why is pleasure (and all good feelings) so hard for women?Getting out of your head and into your bodyOne powerful question to increase pleasure and good feelsWhy learning to have better sex will help you enjoy your life moreHow feeling critical and judgement of ourselves can be overwritten when you practice feeling pleasureShow Notes: Find our more information about Danielle Savory and her work by going here: https://www.daniellesavory.com/Ready to let in more joy, fun and adventure in your working mom life? Click here to learn more about coaching and how I can help: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

It’s OK for your kids to be unhappy. It’s OK for them to cry uncontrollably when you leave them. Your kids are allowed to feel whatever they want to feel because it doesn’t mean that you’re a bad parent. When you try to make sure your kids are always happy, it leaves you feeling exhausted and out of balance because you are trying to control something (or someone) that is ultimately uncontrollable. In today’s episode I want to offer you another perspective to your kid’s emotions that will allow you to feel more connected and calm in the midst of their big feelings.Topics in this episode:A new way to think of negative emotionsWhy it’s ok to not always feel happyWhy your mama bear instincts get triggered with your kid’s big feelingsThe importance of defining what makes you a good parent How your kids emotions effect your work-lifeShow Notes: Let’s start the process of redefining success as a working mom so that both your career and your life as a mom thrive! Click here to learn more and schedule a call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/coaching

Erin is on the executive leadership team at a marketing firm and through coaching went from feeling burnt out and overwhelmed as a working mom to feeling calm and balanced. In this interview Erin speaks of how her identity, before her daughter was born, was found in her career and what it took for her to separate herself from her job so she could make the necessary changes to leave work at work, to shut off her brain after a long work-day, to control her schedule and energy and ultimately feel calm and in control of her working mom life.Topics in this episode:What takes to shorten cycles of anxiety and overwhelm Tips for making life more efficient and balanced What it takes to shift your focus off your career and onto you baby (and still be successful)Taking control of what time you leave the office The importance of emotional management and not overlooking how you feel Knowing your value at your company is not how much you accomplishHow resting actually allows you to show up and serve at a higher levelWhy knowing your purpose is an important part of creating boundariesShow Notes & References: Want to speak to me directly about how to balance a fulfilling career with your life as a mom? Then apply for a free breakthrough call by clicking here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

Advocating for yourself is a skill. It is something that you can learn and practice. Advocating for yourself creates confidence, motivation and helps you have effective conversations with your boss. In today’s episode, I am sharing 4 tips to effectively advocate for yourself and I will share the most common reasons women find it challenging. Topics in this episode:Advocating is something that can be learned4 tips to effectively advocate for yourselfFocus on HOW you do things uniquelyConnect what you do to a greater purposeWho’s job is it to advocate for you?Show Notes & References: Join Rebecca’s mailing list: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/email-list What is your favorite episode or takeaway from this show? Send Rebecca an email at [email protected] can learn how to feel more confident in yourself by working with me in coaching. Schedule a free breakthrough call to learn how. Go to: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

Why is celebrating so hard for ambitious women? In today’s episode, I discuss my personal challenges with celebrating but why it is so important to do anyway. I will share the latest research on celebrating and how it helps create natural motivation and good feels toward yourself and your job and give you some very practical ways to make celebrations easy and fun…oh and…did I mention we will celebrate this being our 100th episode?Topics in this episode:Let’s celebrate our 100th episode togetherMy favorite way to celebrate and you get to join in! The connection between celebration and creating new neuropathways which creates natural motivation toward your goals Connecting the “good feels” with your successes to make reaching your goals easier Celebrating the little “wins” and successesShow Notes & References: This podcast ranks in the top 5% world-wide - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-rebecca-kOWf1j3gzxd/Join Rebecca’s mailing list: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/email-list What is your favorite episode or takeaway from this show? Send Rebecca an email at [email protected]

Have you ever caught yourself scrolling when you should be laser focused on a project? Or checking email while also playing a game with your kids? Or doing 1 last task when trying to get out the door? How do you correct course when you catch yourself doing the thing you are not supposed to be doing - in other words, living in default mode. In today’s episode, I share a tool to help you move out of “default mode” so you can make intentional progress toward your goals. It’s called: A protocol. I will explain how this tool works, when to use it and exactly what you’ll need to make it the most effective.Topics in this episode:What do you do when you catch yourself doing the thing you’re not supposed to be doing? The importance of knowing the thoughts, feelings and actions that are associated with your old habitsThe human brain live sin “default mode” 95% of the timeThe importance of ending self-judgement if you are going to take steps toward your goals4 steps to creating an effective protocol Exactly when to move from one step to anotherShow Notes & References: Master your ability to move intentionally toward your goals, using protocols and other coaching tools. Schedule a free breakthrough call to learn more: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookInterested in having me lead a training or workshop at your company or group? Click here to learn more about hiring me as a speaker: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/speakerDon’t forget to leave a rating and review to help spread this resource to other working moms!

Self-care can often feel like a little break from the daily grind. But effective self-care that has you feeling rested and filled up for long periods of time is not found in getting your nails done or finding regular “me-time”. Instead, effective self-care is about caring for your emotional and mental health. In today’s episode, I will share 7 ways to practice effective self-care, that will create sustainable calm, joy and rest so you stop needing to take a “break” from life. Topics in this episode:Why you don’t think about needing self-care while on vacationAt the heart of self-care is your mental and emotional health7 effective self-care practices and why they’re importantProtecting your belief in self, no matter your success or failureRamping up your belief in your dreamsFeelings are meant to be felt not stuffedThe most important investment of time and moneyShow Notes & References: Create a life you don’t need a “break” from by scheduling a breakthrough call and learning more about coaching: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/bookInterested in having me lead a training or workshop at your company or group? Click here to learn more about hiring me as a speaker: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/speakerDon’t forget to leave a rating and review to help spread this resource to other working moms!