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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 6 MIN

283. Working Mom Mindset: Don't Do More, Decide What Matters

from Mom Wife Career Life | Time Management & Work-Life Balance for Working Moms, Mindset, Healthy Habits, Positive Parenting · host Kerri Patt - Work-Life Balance & Time Management Coach for Working Moms

Hi Mamas, ✨Join the 👉How To Plan An Intentional Year Workshop Waitlist Here! ✨ Download my free guide: ✨ ChatGPT Prompts Made Simple for Moms ✨ If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of doing more without feeling fulfilled—this episode is for you. In today’s Monday Mindset, Kerri breaks down the quote: “You don’t have to do more. You have to decide what matters.” This powerful mindset shift—rooted in the work of Greg McKeown and his book Essentialism—was a turning point in Kerri’s own journey and a major influence behind the creation of the Mom. Wife. Career. Life. podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why doing more isn’t the solution to feeling balanced How overwhelm often comes from unclear priorities—not lack of effort Why deciding what matters is the foundation of intentional living A simple weekly challenge to help you realign your time and energy Kerri also invites you to come back tomorrow for a powerful interview with goal-planning coach Danielle McHugh, host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast, where they dive deeper into alignment, seasons of life, and planning in a way that supports working moms.   This Week’s Challenge: Write down three things that truly matter most in this season of your life. Then ask yourself: 👉 Does the way I’m spending my time reflect these priorities? No guilt. No judgment. Just awareness. Resources Mentioned: Essentialism by Greg McKeown Greg McKeown Podcast – Episode 100 What Happens Next Matters Most Tomorrow’s episode: Interview with Danielle McHugh, Plan Goal Plan Podcast 📣 Come share how this episode helped you with us inside our free Facebook community Work-Life Balance For Working Moms… because your joy might just inspire another mom to find hers too. ⭐ If this episode gave you a little boost, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify… your reviews help more amazing moms find the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📌 Grab Your Freebies! 🔥 Boundaries Made Simple… guilt-free scripts, mindset shifts, and a “guilt-detox” checklist 💖 Goal Manifesting Planner … map your dreams with bite-size prompts 🥗 Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide… reclaim your evenings (and your sanity) 📱 Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide… ditch the scroll and win back precious minutes 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… because clutter steals time, too 🎅Christmas Planning Guide… yes, early prep counts as self-care 💻ChatGPT Prompts Made Simple for Moms.. simply cut and paste Want to connect with other amazing moms? Join us in our Facebook group, Work-Life Balance For Working Moms, where we share tips, support, and inspiration every day! ⏰ Ready for 1:1 support? ⏰ If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!   Bottom of Form Love & Light,  Kerri Let's keep the conversation going. E-mail or DM me to connect or to share a topic that you would like me to cover on the show! Contact me: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mom.wife.career.life/ Website: momwifecareerlife.com Book a Time Management Coaching Session        

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