What happens if you were raised by a stay-at-home mom (and that is not what you have chosen to do) or the way you see other working mom’s balance life is not working for you?

When you want to do things differently than your parents or peer group and you have no examples on how to do it, there are two specific questions your brain needs you to answer to ensure you are making the right decision and there will be no regrets.

Your brain is craving direction and in today’s podcast I walk you through exactly what you need to do in order to feel clear and confident in your decision to work and to live regret-free. And I’ll also cover what it takes to be an amazing parent despite not having more time with your kids.

Topics in this episode: 

• The challenges of being an ambitious career-focused women raised by a stay-at-home parent  
• What happens when you want to do things differently than your parents or peer group? 
• How to wake up every day with certainly you are doing what is “right”, despite doing it differently than your parents or others 
• 2 questions your brain needs answers to if you are going to live a regret-free working mom life  
• The importance of refocusing on what is “right” for you  
• A specific journaling exercise to redirect your brain from what you are missing out on by not being a stay-at-home mom
• More time with your kids does not make you a better mom

Show Notes & References:  

• If you’ve been considering taking a break from work but aren’t sure if that’s what you really want, I can help. In coaching, you will make a confident decision on what you want to do with your career and feel clear on why so you don’t have any regrets. Learn more about the process, here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com 
• 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

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