Beyond Awareness: Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing

86. The Choice Effect: Breaking the Autopilot Cycle for Busy Moms

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Are you a mom feeling stuck on autopilot? Struggling with work-life balance and yearning for more meaningful choices? This episode is for you!

Episode Highlights:
  • The power of making intentional choices in your life
  • Breaking free from the autopilot mode of motherhood and career
  • Balancing family responsibilities with personal growth
  • Finding clarity in life transitions
  • Building a supportive community for overwhelmed moms

    • Key Topics Discussed:
    1. Recognizing the Autopilot Trap
      • The danger of living life on autopilot
      • How predetermined paths can lead to feeling unfulfilled

      • The Importance of Intentional Decision-Making
        • Making choices that align with your values and desires
        • Breaking free from societal expectations

        • Balancing Career and Family
          • Navigating tough career decisions
          • Creating more time for family and memories

          • Empowering Yourself Through Choices
            • Taking control of both personal and professional aspects of life
            • Making daily choices that contribute to long-term happiness

            • Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection
              • Identifying past life-changing decisions
              • Exploring new choices to make today


                • Actionable Tips for Moms:
                1. Reflect on your major life choices so far (or as I like to call them: Main Character Choices)
                2. Start making intentional daily decisions, both big and small
                3. Use journaling to gain clarity and track your progress
                4. Seek support from like-minded moms in similar situations

                  5. Remember, YOU are in control of your life. It's never too late to start making choices that lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life!

                  Community:

                  Join Emotionally Empowered: a community for moms to journal through big emotions, life transitions & work-life balance so that they can feel hopeful, validated and have a game plan to actually enjoy their daily lives.

                  Free Resource:

                  Want to dive deeper into journaling for self-discovery? Check out our free guide on How to Start a Journaling Practice to help you establish a routine and gain emotional clarity.

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                  Keywords: mom life,  intentional living, emotional clarity, work-life balance, life transitions, career change, overwhelmed moms, self-discovery, journaling for moms, empowering choices, breaking free from autopilot

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                  Beyond Awareness: Closing the Gap Between Knowing and DoingBy Samantha Hawley | Inspired by Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Marie Forleo, Hillary Kerr, Mel Robbins