M's The Word | Too Busy for Joy? Why Ambitious Women Need Muse Medicine.

Do you feel guilty when you prioritise joy? If it doesn't fall into the category of productivity or making money, does it get relegated in your head? Somewhere between responsibility, motherhood and bills, so many of us stopped making time for the things that light us up. In this episode of M's The Word, Sarah Tucker is joined by Jade, Gemma and Shelley to talk about Muse Medicine — the creative, playful, "just because" moments that bring you back to yourself. The goals, the ambitions and the masterplans are all valid, and as ambitious, driven women we cherish the choice to pursue them. But life is lived in the moments in between, and sometimes you need a little muse medicine to smooth out your edges. When you aren't measuring or judging your contribution, you're simply present — doing something that lights you up. In this episode we discuss: Why joy so often gets relegated behind productivity and profit The guilt that comes with doing something "just because" How motherhood, responsibility and bills changed our relationship with play Finding your way back to the things that make you feel creative and lit up So tell us, what's your muse medicine? Connect with us: Instagram: @the_mortgagemum Website: www.themortgagemum.co.uk