E38 - When you're ambitious but exhausted: a gentle approach to goals

Struggling with New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, or motivation as a PhD student, academic, or ambitious parent? In this solo episode of Moms, Mats & Manuscripts, I talk about what is not working with traditional goal setting when you’re exhausted, and how to approach goals more gently and sustainably.We explore goals without burnout, realistic planning for busy seasons of life, and how to stay ambitious without falling into perfectionism or all-or-nothing thinking. This episode covers gentle goals, self-compassion, productivity for academics (or parents of young kids!), and planning the year ahead when your capacity is limited.Perfect for:PhD students and early-career researchersAcademic mums and parentsAmbitious women feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuckAnyone rethinking productivity, discipline, and success_________If you resonate with this topic, I'm hosting a Gentle Goals online event on February 15th.Join the waitlist here: https://shantiscienceyoga.lpages.co/gentlegoals-waitlist/Support the showLet's hang out! 🎙️ Follow Moms, Mats, and Manuscripts for more conversations on academia, motherhood, and mindful living. And if this episode sparked something in you, don't forget to like and share the podcast so that more people can join our coffee-fueled chats! I'd also love to hear your thoughts and questions, and if you have ideas for future episodes, drop me a line. We're also on Instagram:@moms.mats.manuscripts@shantiscience_yogaReach out: [email protected]