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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 25 MIN

EP 32: Your Ideas Are Not “Just a Hobby”: Life Planning Systems to Find Purpose & Make Progress [Spring Into Action Series]

from Science Careers for Moms | Women in STEM, Work-Life Balance, Career Goals, Career Planning, Decision Making · host Dr. Anokhi Kapasi - Life Planning Coach for Busy Moms + Personal Growth Strategist + WAHM Mentor + Homeschooling Mom

Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you tired of watching other moms seemingly do it all while your ideas collect dust? Maybe you're like so many high-achieving moms who have brilliant ideas swirling in their heads, but they live in the land of "someday." I get it. As a researcher-turned-entrepreneur and mom, I know firsthand how easy it is to get stuck in "idea paralysis" - that space where we have amazing aspirations but struggle to bring them to life. In today's episode, I'm sharing the game-changing framework that helped me transition from an overwhelmed mom with unfulfilled aspirations to someone who consistently brings ideas to life - all while being present for my family. Whether you're a quick starter who jumps in with enthusiasm, a perfectionist who gets caught in endless planning, or a researcher who loves gathering information but struggles to take action, this episode is for you! If you’re ready to start putting your ideas into motion, hit play and together we can solve for Mom! Episode Highlights (0:00): Spring into Action Series (2:34): Reviewer shoutout (3:50): Why moms put their dreams on the back burner (5:57): What is your implementation style? (9:19): How to turn your ideas into action with the Take Action Cycle (9:54): 1. Researching (11:26): 2. Pick the next 3 tasks (12:39): 3. Address easy tasks to gain confidence (13:42): 4. Learning (14:38): 5. Momentum and progress (15:07): More tips on how to take action (15:47): Life planning helps filter your ideas (16:49): Pursuing one idea at a time (17:45): Prioritizing your ideas (18:30): Breaking it down (19:07): Organizing resources & support (19:50): Planning time (21:36): Setting up your environment for taking action (22:20): Re-cap (23:34): Life coaching for working moms Resources Mentioned: 🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program ⏮️ EP 3: Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time [Part 1] ⏮️ EP 31: Calm Your Overwhelm by Planning With a Minimalist Mindset [Spring Into Action Series] Let’s Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 📝 Free Life Planning Quiz 📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn ❓ Questions? Email me at [email protected] ➡️ solveformom.com // Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //

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