318. Working Mom Mindset: You're Not Behind, You're Becoming

318. Working Mom Mindset: You're Not Behind, You're Becoming

From Mom Wife Career Life | Time Management & Work-Life Balance for Working Moms, Mindset, Healthy Habits, Positive Parenting by Kerri Patt - Work-Life Balance & Time Management Coach for Working Moms

May 11, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 104

About this episode

Kerri Patt reflects on the common feelings of being 'behind' in various aspects of life and encourages a mindset shift towards growth and becoming.

Hi Mamas, Welcome back to another Monday Mindset—a short, powerful reset to help you start your week with clarity, confidence, and intention. This week is especially meaningful as we celebrate 3 years of the Mom. Wife. Career. Life. podcast. And in this episode, Kerri shares a vulnerable reflection on where she thought she would be… versus where she is today. And maybe… where you are too. If you’ve ever felt: Behind in your career Behind financially Behind in motherhood Or like everyone else has it figured out except you This episode is your reminder that you are 💛 “You are not behind. You are becoming.” 💛 💛 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why feeling “behind” is more common than you think How to reframe your current season of life as growth The hidden mental load working moms carry every day Why progress doesn’t always look the way you expect A powerful mindset shift to replace comparison and pressure How to give yourself more grace in this season 💛 Your Weekly Challenge: The next time you catch yourself thinking… 👉 “I’m behind…” Pause… and replace it with: 👉 “I’m becoming.” Say it out loud. Write it down. Repeat it. Because the words you speak to yourself shape how you…

People in this episode

Host: Kerri Patt

Topics covered

  • mindset
  • work-life balance
  • personal growth
  • motherhood
  • career development

Keywords

  • working mom
  • mindset shift
  • personal development
  • comparison
  • mental load

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