EP 72: The Power of Yet - 3 Mindset Shifts for Personal Growth When You Feel Stuck

Your feeling of being stuck isn't the problem. Your inability to balance everything isn't the problem. Self-doubt when pursuing your dreams isn't the problem. The problem is that you haven't embraced the power of "yet" in your mindset. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from feeling defeated by unachieved goals...to finally transforming my personal growth journey through one tiny three-letter word. From reframing "can't" statements to celebrating micro-wins—I've built a system that creates space for growth amid real life. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through what adding "yet" to your vocabulary does for your brain, what micro-tasks can accomplish when you're feeling overwhelmed, and the exact mindset shifts that made this transformation possible—so you can achieve your ambitious mom life without feeling like a failure. If you're ready to stop feeling defeated by unchecked boxes and unmet goals, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (3:23): Introduction: The power of adding "yet" to your inner dialogue (4:18): The science behind growth mindset and how "yet" transforms your brain (12:21): How growth mindset and life planning work together (14:51): Mindset Shift #1: How to get out of black and white thinking (16:14): Mindset Shift #2: Breaking goals into simple micro-tasks (18:33): Mindset Shift #3: How to activate neural reinforcement with progress (21:51): Recap & Practical application Links Mentioned in Episode: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! 📖 Negativity Bias - Baumeister, R. F., Bratslavsky, E., Finkenauer, C., & Vohs, K. D. (2001). Bad is stronger than good. Review of General Psychology, 5(4), 323-370. 📖 Stress on working moms - Kahn, S., & Moore, M. (2018). The motherhood penalty: A meta-analysis of the effects of motherhood on women's career outcomes. Journal of Applied Psychology, 103(5), 547-566. Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail [email protected] // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //