Today, I’m bringing back a conversation that feels especially relevant right now, in that quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s when reflection can quickly turn into self-judgment. I share a very real moment when my own “I should be further ahead” thoughts showed up, even as a coach who teaches this work, and walk you through the exact tools I use to redirect not-enough thinking. This episode is grounding, practical, and a powerful reminder that balance isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to come back to sufficiency and presence again and again.

1. Why “I should be further ahead” is one of the most common not-enough thoughts for ambitious working moms
2. How not-enough thinking shows up in your body, mood, and behavior (even when you don’t realize it)
3. The difference between immobilizing yourself and overdoing it when self-doubt kicks in
4. Seven practical strategies to redirect not-enough thoughts in real time
5. How to anchor into sufficiency, presence, and satisfaction instead of comparison and self-judgment

1. Episode 12 – Enoughness:
2. https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2021/6/7/enoughness
3. Episode 116 – Balancing ambition with enoughness:
4. https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2023/6/5/balancing-ambition-with-feeling-enough-with-misty-dykema
5. Book a free breakthrough call here:
6. https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book
7. Boundaries & Balance Holiday Strategy Call:
8. www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/boundaries-and-balance-session
9. Discover all the details about Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
10. You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here:
11. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg