Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

Feeling Guilty for Loving Your Job? A Must-Listen for Working Moms


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You love your job… and feel guilty about it? Let’s talk about that.

I recorded this episode years ago, but after so many recent conversations with working moms, I realized this truth hasn’t changed: sometimes the guilt isn’t about leaving your kids…it’s about loving your work.

In this episode, I unpack why that doesn’t make you a bad mom, what’s really driving that guilt, and how to start thinking differently so you can actually enjoy both your career and your life at home - without constantly second-guessing yourself.

In this episode, we unpack:
  • Why guilt isn’t about time—it’s about what you believe is “right” or “wrong”
  • The difference between traditional mom guilt and guilt from enjoying your career
  • Why work often feels more rewarding (and why that’s completely normal)
  • Four powerful reasons it’s okay to love your job—even more than motherhood sometimes
  • Practical mindset shifts and journaling exercises to release guilt for good

Work with me:
  • Ambitious & Balanced:
  • www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
  • Download the Daily Kickstart:
  • www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

References:
  • Listen to Freedom from mom-guilt in 3 steps:
  • www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/16
  • Study ref: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/64911/20150704/working-moms-now-more-socially-acceptable-says-study.htm

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