Working Mumma

Stop Should-ing Yourself: Why “Should” Is the Real Swear Word for Working Mums


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Are you caught in a constant loop of “I should be doing more”? In this reflective episode, Carina unpacks why the word "should" has become the secret source of guilt for working mums and how to replace it with kinder, more empowering language.

Carina explores how should sneaks into our day through social expectations, “good girl” conditioning, and the mental load and shares a simple mindset strategies to help reframe and let go of guilt and reclaim control of your choices.

You’ll walk away feeling lighter, more compassionate toward yourself, and with a practical strategy to shift from guilt to growth.

You’ll Learn:

  • Why “should” fuels guilt and burnout for working mums
  • The link between “should” and the mental load
  • A simple mindset reframe to reduce pressure
  • How to replace guilt with agency and compassion
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