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You weren't meant to constantly be in "go mode" with no off button. But if managing your daily tasks feels overwhelming—or just doesn't work—there's a better way. In today's episode of the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life, we're getting honest about why so many moms end each day with half-finished tasks and mental exhaustion… and how you can finally create predictable progress through systems (without the decision fatigue, constant context-switching, and that feeling of being busy but not moving the needle). This is the first installment of the Systems Explained series where I break down exactly how creating simple, repeatable processes can transform your productivity and reclaim your mental bandwidth. Learn how systems aren't just for businesses or tech companies—they're the secret weapon of ambitious moms who want steady progress on what matters most. If your life feels like you're carrying everything in your head—from meal plans to client deadlines—this is the episode you need. Episode Highlights: (0:00): Introduction (3:10): My journey from constant overwhelm to predictable progress (8:05): What exactly is a "system" and why it's different from a to-do list (9:16): The three components of effective systems (11:32): Essential features of productive systems (12:15): Types of systems (14:31): Misconceptions when planning systems (16:26): How systems connect your life plan to your daily actions (19:08): One simple action step to start implementing systems today 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! Links Mentioned in Episode: 📖 Psychology Today – “How Many Decisions Do We Make Each Day?” (July 2018). The article cites research estimating that adults make roughly 35,000 “remotely conscious” decisions every day. >>> Your next breakthrough could be a phone call away. Secure a free 30‑minute chat and get a taste of the proven system that’s helped other high‑achieving moms pursue their vision. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Create Impact at Home & Work Through Values-based Systems //

Do you ever feel like you're constantly battling BURNOUT while trying to maintain your identity as both a mom and a driven professional? In today's episode, I continue my powerful conversation with Dr. Jihane Farrell, host of The 40s Fitness Reset podcast, as we explore creating work-life balance that truly aligns with your core values. This episode is about transformation and how mindfulness and values-based decision making can help you create a balanced life on your own terms. Dr. Jihane shares her step-by-step process for rebuilding her life from burnt out academic research to an intentional life that includes embracing her roles as a driven solopreneur and a mindful mama. You'll discover practical strategies for reconnecting with your core values, mastering your emotions, and approaching motherhood as a meaningful mission rather than a burden. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🔋 How tapping into your core values allows you to "come back to yourself" after feeling lost 🔋 Why raising a child is one of the most meaningful ways to have a positive impact in the world 🔋 Practical mindfulness techniques that helped Jihane regain emotional mastery during her burnout recovery 🔋 The powerful shift that happens when you stop blaming external circumstances and take personal responsibility 🔋How to recognize your unique "stress signature" before burnout takes hold 🔋 Actionable strategies for creating priorities that reflect your values rather than others' expectations If you're ready to stop living in misalignment and create a life that honors who you truly are, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! >>> Want to create a life where purpose and productivity actually coexist? Create your life plan: https://solveformom.com/balanced-mom-sales-page Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (1:15): How Dr. Jihane's burnout experience prepared her for motherhood (3:40): The importance of mindfulness meditation for emotional mastery (6:20): Finding meaning versus seeking happiness (8:30): Discovering core values through difficult experiences (11:45): Approaching motherhood as a high calling 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 77: From Burnout to Balance: One Mom's Journey From Academia to Entrepreneurship [Dr. Jihane Farrell - Part 1] 🎧 Podcast: The 40s Fitness Reset podcast Web: www.drjihanefarrell.com ➡️ Continue the conversation on LinkedIn or by tagging @solveformom - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solve-for-mom/ Let's Connect! ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Do you ever feel like your entire identity is wrapped up in your work, leaving you drained and burned out? In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jihane Farrell, PhD in cell biology, ADAPT-certified functional health coach, and host of The 40s Fitness Reset podcast, to discuss the identity crisis that's fueling burnout for high-achieving women. If you're struggling with work-life balance or feeling like you've lost yourself beneath your responsibilities, this powerful conversation reveals how reconnecting with your purpose can transform your life. Let's dive into Jihane's inspiring journey from workaholic cancer researcher to finding true balance. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ⚠️ The warning signs of burnout that high-achievers often miss ⚠️ How loneliness and lack of community can accelerate burnout ⚠️ The dangerous cycle of work addiction and its impact on your physical and mental health ⚠️ What happens when your entire identity becomes wrapped up in your work ⚠️ How to recognize when your values aren't aligned with your environment ✨ The transformative power of reconnecting with your purpose If you're ready to overcome burnout, discover your true identity, and finally create a life that aligns with your values, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction to Dr. Jihane Farrell's journey from burnout to purpose (5:03): Work environment that triggered burnout - identity crisis signs (11:18): The perfect storm - workplace conditions meeting personal habits (19:01): Warning signs for high-achieving women heading toward burnout (21:14): How the definition of success evolves after burnout (24:12): Triggers for self-assessment - reclaiming identity beyond work (32:36): Episode wrap-up and preview of Part 2 >>> Want to create a life where purpose and productivity actually coexist? Create your life plan: https://solveformom.com/balanced-mom-sales-page ➡️ Continue the conversation on LinkedIn or by tagging @solveformom - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solve-for-mom/ Jihane's Links Mentioned: 🎧 Podcast: The 40s Fitness Reset podcast www.drjihanefarrell.com Connect with Anokhi: ❓Questions? Leave me a message 💌 Get FREE tips, tools, and exclusives in the twice monthly newsletter 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Your life vision isn't stuck in neutral. Your dreams haven't disappeared. The problem is that you're constantly putting everyone else first. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from feeling trapped in everyone else's priorities to finally reclaiming my power as CEO of my own life. From curiosity and clear vision to strategic planning and accountability—I've built a framework that includes my dreams, while fully embracing motherhood. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through my First-Step Framework, what I learned about reconnecting with myself, and the exact strategy that made my transformation possible—so you can stop playing small and start going for those big audacious goals. If you're ready to stop feeling like you're depleting yourself and start reclaiming your independence and ideas, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:44): The hidden reason why ambitious moms feel like they've lost themselves (4:28): Step 1: Think big with curiosity & self-discovery (7:41): Step 2: How to use life planning to dream big (9:41): 📞 Feeling stuck on that big idea? Book a FREE call with Anokhi! (10:52): Step 3: Developing strategy for your big plans (12:23): Step 4: How to take action for big impact (15:50): Step 5: Types of accountability networks for ambitious women (18:10): Recap - How to shift from reactive to proactive planning 💪 Looking for a proven system you can implement tonight? Download the Personal Code of Conduct Template to align your daily actions with your core values - designed for high‑achieving moms. Get your copy now at solveformom.com/resources. Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // How to Turn Your Big Ideas Into Real Impact //

Today, you're getting a step-by-step process for building a thriving business in just 2.5 hours a day. If you constantly feel like your days are jam packed with endless to-do lists, this episode is your minimalist productivity blueprint. Right now, you might think that building anything - let alone a business or a big dream of yours - while staying a present mom sounds impossible, or reserved for people with full-time childcare or fewer responsibilities. But what if it wasn't just a nice idea? What if it was a simple, concrete system you could start right now? You actually have the power to blend success and motherhood even with limited time, and today you're getting the exact framework I use to run my business in just 2.5 hours daily - while homeschooling two energetic boys. In this episode, you'll learn: My complete evening work schedule and why it works with my life, not against it How I theme each day of the week to eliminate task-switching and maximize productivity The ONE thing approach that ensures meaningful progress even with limited time How life planning creates the foundation that makes minimal work hours possible Practical micro-tactics like cumulative batching and one-rule boundary-setting If you're ready to stop letting time constraints hold you back and want to start creating impact with the time you actually have (not the time you wish you had), this episode is for you. For those of you who are LONGING to regain control of your day and ready to break free from constantly putting your own needs and dreams on hold, try my private coaching session—designed to help you craft your personalized life plan. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! https://solveformom.com/book-life-planning Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (1:56): Common excuses for high-achieving moms (4:14): My work time block (6:31): Life planning as your foundation (8:49): My 2.5-hour work schedule breakdown (13:54): 3 Practical micro-tactics for busy moms seeking productive minimalism 💌 Become an SFM Insider for more FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives (16:56): Wrap-up & where to start If you're ready to create a life where you can be everything you need to be for your kids, your career, and yourself, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Previous Episodes Mentioned: ⏮️ EP 56: 10 Concentration Hacks for Ambitious Moms That Will Instantly Boost Energy & Productivity [Stay Focused Part 2] ⏮️ EP 58: Attention Deficit? How High-Achieving Moms Can Reset Their Mental Clarity [Stay Focused Part 3] Description of scheduling buffers at 19:52 ⏮️ EP 61: [Community Question] T.I.M.E. Block Method to Finally Conquer Your Busy Schedule (Without Losing Family Time) 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! Let's Connect! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //

Your imposter syndrome feels overwhelming—questioning your capabilities as a mom, dismissing your professional skills, and feeling disconnected from the ambitious woman you used to be. And somehow you're still supposed to create a fulfilling life that balances motherhood and personal goals? This episode is your confidence reset. I'm walking you through the exact steps I use to identify and embrace ambitious traits that are already part of your daily mom life without feeling like you're "just a mom" or that your ambitions have disappeared. From redefining ambition through a motherhood lens to building an "ambition inventory," these are the strategies that will help you feel reconnected to your capabilities, clear about your transferable skills, and actually excited about your potential again. If you're feeling completely lost after motherhood or like a shell of the person you used to be, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00) Teaser (2:53) The life coaching program that helps moms create purpose-driven roadmaps (5:25) Introduction: Why many high-achieving moms struggle with imposter syndrome (7:21) Step 1: Redefining ambition through a motherhood lens (8:49) Step 2: Documenting your invisible achievements (10:05) Step 3: Identifying transferable ambitious skills (11:57) Step 4: Documenting challenges overcome (13:10) Step 5: Getting external validation through a supportive community (17:30) Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! ⏮️ EP 73: 5 Hidden Signs You're an Ambitious Mom (Even If You Don't Feel Like One) - Part 1 📌 Totem EQ game Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

If you've ever felt like your ambitious side disappeared after becoming a mom, this episode reveals why you're more ambitious than you think. Ambitious moms often struggle to recognize their own skills in managing complex family logistics and making high-stakes decisions daily. That's exactly why I'm redefining ambition through the lens of motherhood. These 5 hidden signs are the key to recognizing your innate ambitious traits while balancing the demands of raising children, managing a household, and pursuing personal dreams. In this episode, I'm walking you through: ⭐️ How motherhood requires managing complexity that would challenge any CEO ⭐️ Why the high-stakes decisions you make daily showcase your ambitious nature ⭐️ How your continuous adaptation to children's changing needs demonstrates growth mindset ⭐️ The way your relentless persistence through exhaustion reveals your ambitious drive ⭐️ How your long-term vision for your family mirrors visionary leadership You don't need to choose between being an amazing mom and pursuing your personal goals—but you do need to recognize the ambitious skills you're already using every day. This framework will help you reclaim your identity as an ambitious woman who happens to be a mom. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (3:30): Redefining traditional meaning of ambition for mothers (11:07): Hidden Sign #1: Managing complexity daily (12:26): Hidden Sign #2: Making high-stakes decisions (13:11): Hidden Sign #3: Continuous adaptation to changing needs (14:13): Hidden Sign #4: Relentless persistence through challenges (15:09): Hidden Sign #5: Holding a long-term vision (17:00): Wrap-up Links Mentioned in Episode: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Meaningful Work by Aligning Your Time With Who Your Are //

Your feeling of being stuck isn't the problem. Your inability to balance everything isn't the problem. Self-doubt when pursuing your dreams isn't the problem. The problem is that you haven't embraced the power of "yet" in your mindset. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from feeling defeated by unachieved goals...to finally transforming my personal growth journey through one tiny three-letter word. From reframing "can't" statements to celebrating micro-wins—I've built a system that creates space for growth amid real life. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through what adding "yet" to your vocabulary does for your brain, what micro-tasks can accomplish when you're feeling overwhelmed, and the exact mindset shifts that made this transformation possible—so you can achieve your ambitious mom life without feeling like a failure. If you're ready to stop feeling defeated by unchecked boxes and unmet goals, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (3:23): Introduction: The power of adding "yet" to your inner dialogue (4:18): The science behind growth mindset and how "yet" transforms your brain (12:21): How growth mindset and life planning work together (14:51): Mindset Shift #1: How to get out of black and white thinking (16:14): Mindset Shift #2: Breaking goals into simple micro-tasks (18:33): Mindset Shift #3: How to activate neural reinforcement with progress (21:51): Recap & Practical application Links Mentioned in Episode: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! 📖 Negativity Bias - Baumeister, R. F., Bratslavsky, E., Finkenauer, C., & Vohs, K. D. (2001). Bad is stronger than good. Review of General Psychology, 5(4), 323-370. 📖 Stress on working moms - Kahn, S., & Moore, M. (2018). The motherhood penalty: A meta-analysis of the effects of motherhood on women's career outcomes. Journal of Applied Psychology, 103(5), 547-566. Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Struggling to find even 5 minutes for yourself as a busy mom? Discover why planning your time is the key to creating more space in your schedule. These time management strategies will help you regain control of your day. In this episode, I break down four proven ways planning actually SAVES TIME FOR BUSY MOMS instead of taking it away. If you're constantly overwhelmed, unable to catch up with your packed schedule, and struggling to fit everything in between family and work, this episode will transform how you think about time management. You'll discover why setting aside just 15-30 minutes weekly for planning can create hours of time savings, reduce your mental load, and help you be more present with your family. These strategies work whether you're a working mom trying to balance career demands or a stay-at-home mom managing household responsibilities. By the end of this episode, you'll have practical, actionable steps to create a planning system that fits your busy mom life and gives you the freedom to focus on what truly matters to you. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser - Is finding time as a busy mom impossible? (2:24): Principle #1: The counterintuitive approach to time that works (4:50): Principle #2: How to multiply your time with planning (8:09): Principle #3: Planning time-saving automation (9:15): Principle #4: End the 2 AM worry spiral and enter mental peace (13:20): Recap and actionable steps to start planning with minimal time investment Links Mentioned in Episode: Interested in Life Planning? Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Optimize Daily Decisions By Aligning Your Time to Your Values //

Struggling to make confident decisions without second-guessing yourself? Do you get overwhelmed by figuring out your options? In this episode, I reveal why traditional pros and cons lists fall short for ambitious moms who want clarity in complex life choices. I'll show you how life planning can become your ultimate decision-making superpower! This is a show about confident decision-making where I teach you how to align choices with your core values to eliminate decision fatigue and get meaningful results in your ambitious mom life. If you're ready to stop flip-flopping on decisions and instead start making decisions with clarity and purpose, hit play and together we achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:58): Why traditional pros & cons lists leave you second-guessing yourself (4:25): What confident decision-making actually looks like for high-achieving moms (5:02): The limitations of pros & cons lists that keep you stuck in indecision (6:51): How your life plan becomes your ultimate decision-making filter (12:03): Wrap-up Links Mentioned in Episode: ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📞 Book your Free Exploratory call with Anokhi now! ⏮️ EP 60: At a Crossroads? The #1 Way to Make Decisions You'll Never Regret Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest //Life Planning for Moms Who Want to Create Impact at Home and at Work //

Do you sometimes question if you're on the right path? Are your days passing by without meaningful progress towards your big goals? Have you been overwhelmed by daily demands while your dreams take a back seat? In today's episode, I share the three key signs you need a life plan to turn your ambitious goals into reality. This isn't just about creating another to-do list—it's about designing a comprehensive ROADMAP that aligns all aspects of your life with your deepest VALUES and biggest ASPIRATIONS. This episode is perfect for ambitious moms who feel a calling to something greater but struggle to make consistent progress amid life's demands. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:42): Sign #1 - You feel a calling (4:24): Sign #2 - You're uncertain about your trajectory (5:55): How a life plan helps you filter what matters (7:18): Sign #3 - You’re overwhelmed (9:19): Recap Links & Related Episodes Mentioned: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! EP 65: Stop Living on Autopilot - Prioritize Your Life With Values-Driven Planning EP 66: Stop Overcommitting: 4 Tips to Balance Ambitions & Purpose EP 55: The Ultimate Guide to Life Planning: Create Your Personal Roadmap for Achieving Success & Fulfillment Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference //

Are you a high-achieving mom struggling with burnout? In this second part of my conversation with Lesley Alberts, host of The Grounded Mama Podcast, we explore mindset shifts that can help you find work-life balance while still pursuing your ambitions. As high achievers, we often struggle with perfectionism and outcome-based thinking. Lesley and I discuss our differing perspectives on what balance truly means, especially for working moms who want to move forward on their dreams while avoiding stress, overwhelm, and burnout. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🧠 How to reframe your perspective on work-life balance to make it work for you 🧠 Why focusing on the journey rather than just the outcome leads to greater fulfillment 🧠 Practical ways to set boundaries and honor your "full body yes and no" 🧠 How to shift from perfectionism to embracing curiosity and creativity If you're ready to experience more joy while still honoring your ambitious nature, this episode will give you the mindset tools to find that balance! Selected Quotable Moments "I think with a regulated nervous system, your perception of balance can shift and change into making balance work for you, not you working for it." "Joy is our life's assignment.” “We think we have control over an outcome, or a situation, or a circumstance, and all we truly have is choice. We only have the choice of how we're gonna show up, or how we're gonna handle that situation.” Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:09): Introduction to Lesley (3:10): Differing perspectives on work-life balance & types of balance (4:20): How hustle culture creates burnout in high-achieving moms (6:33): Setting boundaries to protect your energy as an ambitious mom (9:25): How curiosity can help you identify when you need to pause and recalibrate (12:06): Why regulating your nervous system is essential for success without burnout (14:51): Shifting from outcome-based thinking to process-focused joy (27:08): What is a “family’s nervous system blueprint”? Lesley’s Links Mentioned: 🎧 Podcast: The Grounded Mama IG: @groundedmamapodcast 📚 Living Fearless Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //

Do you ever find that your thoughts and emotions are holding you back? Today's episode is Part 1 of my conversation with Lesley Alberts, host of The Grounded Mama Podcast, to talk about how nervous system regulation can be the foundation for personal growth for high-achieving moms. You are an amazing mama. You have a DESIRE TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR AMBITIONS —but to truly GROW MINDFULLY without stress, overstimulation, or burnout — you need nervous system strategies, avoiding triggers for anxiety, and building grounding habits. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🧠 Why regulating your nervous system is essential for personal growth and identity 🧠 How somatic coaching helps moms process stored stress responses 🧠 Practical ways to ground yourself during overwhelming moments as a busy mom 🧠 How simple daily techniques can help you feel more regulated and present Let's get you back on track today with this deep dive into nervous system regulation for ambitious moms! Selected Quotable Moments "True failure happens when you sit on the sidelines and you just wish and hope and wonder what if." “Our mind is a great tool to help keep us safe, but we need to learn how to put the seatbelt on it and put it in the backseat versus the driver.” “There are so many ‘shoulds’ in this world, and there's so much fear, guilt, and shame instilled with being productive.” Episode Highlights (00:00): Teaser (2:10): Introduction to Lesley Alberts and her background (4:15): Perfectionism in high-achievers (09:00): What is trauma-informed somatic coaching and how it helps moms (15:02): What to focus on during life transitions & survival mode (16:04): Signs someone might benefit from nervous system regulation (24:06): How motherhood changes our identity and relationship with achievement (32:24): Simple grounding techniques for busy moms (38:24): Wrap-up Lesley’s Links Mentioned: 🎧 Podcast: The Grounded Mama ▶️ Lesley’s Journey of discovering her nervous system was dysregulated IG: @groundedmamapodcast 📚 Living Fearless Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Your packed schedule feels like one long to-do list with constant overwhelm—saying "yes" to too many commitments until you're completely exhausted with nothing left for yourself or your family. And somehow you're still supposed to honor your individuality while being the mom you want to be? ➔ This episode is your permission slip to say "no." I'm walking you through the four strategies I used to break free from overcommitment—going from pulling all-nighters and health issues to finally reclaiming control of my schedule. You weren't meant to be constantly overwhelmed and exhausted. This mindset shift will help you feel empowered to make conscious choices, create better work-life balance, and finally find time for personal growth without the guilt, stress, or constant feeling of drowning in responsibilities. If you’re ready to say "yes" to what truly matters, then hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:36): Why saying "no" is essential for high-achieving, ambitious women (4:43): What happened when I became intentional about my schedule (5:55): 1. How the power of journaling helps reveal what truly deserves your time (7:18): 2. The life planning method that makes prioritization decisions easier (10:42): 3. A visual strategy that helps even children understand time constraints (with a real example from my son's experience) (13:29): 4. The simple first step to practice this week for immediate relief (14:50): Wrap-up Resources Mentioned: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Life Planning Quiz 📝 Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Hello Amazing Mama! Are you feeling like you're just going through the motions each day, checking off tasks without purpose or joy? Do you find yourself juggling endless responsibilities while your own passions and priorities take a back seat? It's time to stop living on autopilot and take control of your life with intentional, values-driven planning. In today's episode, I share proven strategies to break free from default planning and create a life that truly reflects what matters most to you. Learn how to prioritize your time and energy based on your core values rather than simply reacting to whatever demands come your way. This episode is perfect for ambitious moms who want to reclaim their time, align their daily actions with their deepest values, and create more meaningful experiences both at home and work. If you're ready to start creating a life of purpose and balance, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (1:24): How living on autopilot silently steals your chance to design a life that lights you up (3:51): My personal wake-up call: when I realized my "successful" life wasn't bringing fulfillment (6:56): The difference between traditional planning and values-driven life planning (8:25): Strategy #1: How to identify your priorities (12:10): Strategy #2: How to shift towards meaningful tasks (13:25): Strategy #3: Being intentional with your time and energy (what to say yes and no to) (14:59): Recap Links Mentioned: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! 📱Free Life Planning Quiz ⏮️ EP 50: Feeling Stuck? How Self-Discovery Helped Me Find Purpose at My Most Difficult Stage of Motherhood ⏮️ EP 55: The Ultimate Guide to Life Planning: Create Your Personal Roadmap for Achieving Success & Fulfillment Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Hello Ambitious Mom! Are you drowning in information but struggling to make it stick? Do you capture interesting ideas from podcasts, books, or meetings only to forget them when you actually need them? Perhaps you've tried taking notes during conversations but ended up unable to stay present in the moment? As ambitious moms, we're constantly building our knowledge base, driven by our deep desire for personal growth and self-improvement. Yet the information overload we experience can make it difficult to capture and hold onto valuable knowledge. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to transform your cluttered notes into a knowledge base that works for your busy mom life. You'll learn effective note-taking strategies that allow you to be present in the moment while still building your knowledge base for future use. This episode is packed with practical solutions to help you maintain your intellectual identity while efficiently managing your precious time. Whether you're juggling corporate responsibilities with family life or simply want to reclaim mental space, these techniques will help you process information more effectively. If you're ready to turn your cluttered notes into useful learning, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Listener question about taking notes (2:45): 📌 Ask me your question (3:15): Introduction to information processing challenges for busy moms (6:46): Versatile note-taking strategies for different situations (13:38): Building a personalized knowledge hub that works for you (15:31): Different knowledge management approaches (Second Brain, Atomic Notes, Zettelkasten) (18:56): Features of knowledge bases (21:30): How to actually apply what you learn (23:16): 📌 Get the twice monthly newsletter (23:44): Wrap-up & Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 62: How to Create an Information Management System for High-Achieving Moms [Community Question] Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information // Create Balance Through Effective Knowledge Management // Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference //

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you're feeling out of touch or uncertain about your next professional step? If you’ve been a stay-at-home mom or had a career pause and now find yourself saying, "I've had time off from paid work and now I'm considering my options for going back," then you’ll want to hear today’s episode. Many of us who have faced a major decision about going back to work have had to do so without much guidance. That’s why in today's episode, I share three powerful strategies to help you move forward with confidence so you can bridge the gap between your stay-at-home mom experience and your next career chapter. These practical power moves will transform your career pause into a strategic advantage, allowing you to create work that truly aligns with your life as a mom while showcasing all the valuable skills you've gained along the way. This is a show about career planning after a pause that will help you reframe your SAHM experience into transferable skills, determine your ideal job parameters, and align your next professional role with your broader life vision. If you're ready to find the perfect job that aligns with your mom life, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:18): Listener review (3:07): The career confidence gap many moms face after time away (8:49): Power Move #1: Identify your transferrable skills (12:49): Power Move #2: Select your job parameters (17:02): Power Move #3: Use your Life Plan to define your role (17:27): Create your Life Plan - 📞 Free Exploratory call (18:30): How to implement these strategies starting today (20:00): Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: 🎯 Book your Free Exploratory call with Anokhi to create your custom life plan ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference //

Hello Wonderful Mom! Let's be honest - most of us are drowning in information these days. Your phone pings with notifications, your inbox overflows, and your kitchen counter might be buried under school forms and sticky notes. Trying to keep everything organized while juggling all those digital files, random notes, and that ever-growing mental to-do list can feel impossible. And when we're overwhelmed with information, making clear decisions becomes so much harder. In today's episode, I share a practical framework for creating an information management system specifically designed for high-achieving moms. This system will help you capture, store, process, and retrieve all the information that floods your daily life - from school notices to appointment details to personal growth content. If you're ready to ditch information overwhelm, hit play so you can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (3:14): Why high-achieving moms struggle with information overload (6:29): What is an information management system and why you need one (12:44): Step 1: Inventory your information (13:40): Step 2: Create a consistent capture system (15:27): Step 3: Develop secure and accessible storage (16:45): Step 4: Create an easy information retrieval process (17:13): Step 5: Establish a maintenance routine (17:47): Features to optimize your system (20:15): Wrap-up & Recap Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information // Create Impact at Home & Work Through Values-based Systems // Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest ❓Questions? Leave me a message // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference //

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you constantly feeling scattered and overwhelmed by your busy schedule? Do you struggle with finding enough time in your day while still prioritizing your family? Does your to-do list feel never-ending, leaving you with that nagging feeling that you're not doing any one thing really well? In today's episode, I share my game-changing T.I.M.E. Block Method - a practical framework specifically designed for ambitious moms who want to conquer their busy schedules without sacrificing family time. This method will help you move from feeling constantly distracted to having focused, intentional blocks in your day. If you're ready to finally gain control over your schedule, then hit play so so you can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Episode Highlights: (0:00): Teaser (1:31): ❓Ask me your question! (2:04): Introduction to the T.I.M.E. Block Method (2:13): Listener question about traditional time blocking challenges (4:43): Why ambitious moms struggle with scattered thinking and constant distractions (6:35): What is time blocking? (7:20): The mental load of carrying everything in your head (8:44): Why time blocking hasn’t work for you so far (9:25): Life planning and time audits (11:38): T - Tasks & roles (12:50): I - Identify priorities first (16:46): M - Minimize context switching for better productivity (19:52): E - Expect interruptions and plan buffer time (21:34): Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 💫with Anokhi now! (23:06: Wrap-up & Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ Learn more about scheduling buffers - EP 46: Want More Time? 3 Easy Time Management Tips to Take Back Your Day ⏮️ Details on the Focus Funnel - EP 19: 4 Rules for Busy Moms - How to Manage Energy, Chaos & Balance 📖 Shantz JA. Battling Parkinson's Law. CMAJ. 2008 Oct 21;179(9):968. New to Life Planning? 🧩 Free Life Planning Quiz 🎯 Life Planning – How to Design & Achieve a Life That’s Right for You Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📝 Personal Code of Conduct Template 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information // Meaningful Work by Aligning Your Time With Who Your Are // Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 📧 [hello@solveformom.com](mailto:hello@solveformom.comhello@solveformom.com) ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Optimize Daily Decisions By Aligning Your Time to Your Values //

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you at a crossroads, feeling overwhelmed by choices and indecision? Do you find yourself: Making decisions and then flip-flopping Dealing with indecision or decision fatigue Feeling overwhelmed by all your options Unsure or unhappy about your final decisions In today's episode, I share my #1 framework for making decisions you'll never regret - the Soul + Strategy approach that combines both intuition and logical analysis for confident decision-making. If you’re ready to trust your intuition while knowing you’re making the right decision, hit play, and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Episode Highlights: (0:00): Teaser (1:58): Why both heart and head matter in decision-making (4:42): The Confident Decisions Matrix℠ explained (6:06): 1. Get clarity on your options (7:15): 2. How to balance emotional and rational aspects of choices (8:42): 3. Use your life plan as a decision-making filter (9:54): 4. Understand the impact of your choices on your life & family (10:40): 5. Have a system to prioritize your decisions and actionable steps (11:42): Wrap-up & recap Links Mentioned in Episode: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! ⏮️ EP 36: Balanced Thinking to Ditch Self-Doubt: How to Rewire Your Mindset Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information // Meaningful Work by Aligning Your Time With Who Your Are // Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest ❓Questions? Leave me a message // Create Impact at Home & Work Through Values-based Systems //