Have you ever believed that if you could just stick to a routine, life would feel easier—only to quit and spiral into self criticism?

In this episode, Jill Gockel speaks directly to the exhausted mom who feels stuck between wanting structure and feeling overwhelmed by stress, mom guilt, and the mental load of being a mom. If you’re trying to juggle all the things, get things done, set goals, and still find joy—but keep falling back into old habits—this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

Find out why failing to follow a daily routine isn’t a motivation problem or a character flaw. It’s how the brain responds to pressure, anxiety and stress, and perceived overload. When moms are already stretched thin, routines can actually increase mom stress—triggering self sabotage, negative self talk, and the belief that you feel like a failure as a mom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why routines often increase anxiety and stress instead of providing stress relief

How self sabotage is your brain seeking safety, not failure

Why old habits die hard

How chronic stress fuels mom burnout and mom guilt

Why perfectionism and doing it all keeps moms stuck

How to create a routine aligned with your values, not pressure

Why small habits matter more than big new year resolutions

How enjoying the process provides stress relief and helps routines stick

Why routines aren’t a self worth test but nervous system support

Jill also shares practical mom tips for building routines that reduce anxiety, support getting things done, and help you show up as a calmer, more present good mom. You’ll learn how purpose—not willpower—is the key to sticking to a routine, and how grace-filled consistency helps moms stop cycling through stress and burnout.

This episode offers words of encouragement for any mom wondering how to be a good mom while managing mom stress, self criticism, and daily pressure.

💛 You don’t need to prove yourself.

💛 You don’t need to do it all.

💛 You are already a good mom, right now.

Motherhood isn’t about doing it all — it’s about finding joy in the moments that matter most. Together, we’re going to conquer mom stress, one small step at a time.

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