Micro-Momentum: How to Trick Yourself into Starting Anything

Episode 492 marks the first episode of 2026 on the Purpose Driven Mom Show, and Cara Harvey is kicking off the new year with a refreshing approach to goal-setting that moves away from hustle culture and perfectionism. In this episode, Cara introduces the concept of micro momentum—tiny, doable actions that help overcome resistance and create forward motion without overwhelm. Rather than pushing for massive changes, she encourages sustainable starts that fit real life, especially for busy moms balancing home, work, and personal goals. Drawing on her background as a former special education teacher and productivity coach, Cara shares practical, brain-friendly strategies to help listeners get unstuck and build confidence through small wins. From the 30-second start method to anchoring new habits to existing routines, this episode offers actionable tools to help listeners show up consistently, even when motivation fades. Episode 492 sets the tone for 2026 by reminding moms that progress begins with starting small—and that showing up matters more than doing things perfectly. Links: AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here Sign up for the On Purpose YOU waitlist, a flexible learning library for moms. A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES:apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast491 Resources: Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok