Choosing a Mindset That Works When Mom Life Feels Overwhelming

Hey, Get Mom Ready crew! This week we’re talking mindset—not as a buzzword, but as the everyday attitude + beliefs that guide how we show up… for ourselves, our kids, and each other.In this episode, we dig into:* Surfing & the “messy beginning”: why humiliation reps are actually growth reps (Mer’s Hawaii saga 🏄‍♀️).* Growth vs. fixed mindset (thanks, Dr. Carol Dweck): what it looks like for moms in real life.* Words matter: reframing “I have to” → “I get to,” and why your self-talk sets your ceiling.* Check the facts vs. ride the feelings: a quick reality check tool when the spiral starts.* Belief-checking: noticing the stories under the story (and when to phone a therapist/friend).* Whose voice is in your head (and in your AirPods)? Curating inputs on purpose.* Principled living x mindset: aligning tiny choices (like packing lunches) to what you value.* It’s okay to be… annoyed: emotions can coexist with love; seasons change.* Perspective > comparison: how to borrow inspiration without borrowing shame.* Two reflection prompts to take into the week:* Whose voices am I listening to right now?* How can I live today in a way I’d want to live again?Resources we love* Mindset by Carol Dweck — The research behind growth vs. fixed mindset. For moms and kids, try the “yet” shift (“I can’t do this… yet”), praise effort/strategy over outcomes, and model trying new things (even when you feel like a buffoon on a surfboard). TED Talks and summaries are great if you’re nap-trapped.* Quiet by Susan Cain — This one celebrates introverts (kids and adults). Super helpful for understanding different energy needs at home, designing calmer routines, and giving your quieter kid (or quieter self) room to thrive without guilt.* Pediped Shoes — Because mindset also shows up in how our kids move through the world. We love Pediped for giving little feet healthy support (and bonus: they’re actually cute).* Get 20% off your first order with code MOMREADYTry this (quick wins)* Fact Check in 30 seconds: “What do I know? What am I feeling?” Name both. Act from facts, care for feelings.* Voice Audit: Write the 3 voices you’ll let shape your parenting mindset this season (a real-life friend, a book/podcast, and your own inner compass).* Tiny Reframe: Swap one “have to” for a “get to” today and notice the shift.Coming Soon…Alli Worthington, Author of Remaining You While Raising Them, will be joining us on the pod in a few weeks. If you have questions for Alli, share them with us at GetMomReady.com, and be sure to tune in when her episode drops.🎧 Tune in to Episode 7 wherever you listen to podcasts, and tell us your favorite takeaway—and which voice you’re choosing to turn up this week.Get Mom Ready is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Get Mom Ready at www.getmomready.com/subscribe