Many working moms believe that mastering time management is the secret to achieving work-life balance thinking that if you could just do more in less time, the stress and overwhelm would disappear.

But here’s the truth: work-life balance isn’t a time management problem. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack why that is and explore 3 powerful alternatives to redefine balance in your life. Plus, I’ll guide you through the first step for each, so you can take actionable steps toward feeling more aligned and in control. Let’s get to it!

Topics in this episode:

• 3 alternatives to the time management problem 
• Why getting more done does not actually create balance 
• Why time management is the LAST thing you need to learn when creating work-life balance 
• Upholding boundaries is actually an emotion issue 
• The importance of believing in yourself, when creating balance 
• 3 specific first steps you can take today toward better balance 

Show Notes & References:

• Take back control of your time and start prioritizing the things that matter most by scheduling your free breakthrough call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book 
• Click here for more information on the Ambitious & Balanced group coaching opening in February 2025! https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced 
• You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg  
• Show References: 
• Motherhood Identity Crisis – episode 82 
• 7 things to know about emotions – episode 56 

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