The 5-Minute Habit That Makes Juggling Work and Motherhood Feel Easier

About this episode

Rachael Twumasi-Corson discusses a practical planning method to help mothers balance work and motherhood more effectively.

Does it feel like you're constantly juggling work, childcare, the mental load and everything else on your never-ending to-do list? As the summer holidays begin, many mothers find themselves trying to balance work alongside having the children at home, leaving them feeling stretched, overwhelmed and like they're constantly falling behind. In this Motherkind Moment, entrepreneur, writer and mum of four Rachael Twumasi-Corson shares why work-life balance isn't actually the goal—and what to aim for instead. She introduces her simple 5-4-3-2-1 planning method, a practical daily tool that helps you prioritise what matters most, reduce overwhelm and create more harmony between work, motherhood and your own wellbeing. If you've been feeling like you're spinning too many plates, this conversation will leave you with a fresh perspective and one practical habit you can start using today. 💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn: Why work-life balance often leaves mothers feeling like they're failing The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony How the 5-4-3-2-1 planning method can reduce overwhelm Why scheduling your priorities is more effective than reacting to everyone else's…

People in this episode

Host: Zoe Blaskey

Guest: Rachael Twumasi-Corson

Topics covered

• work-life balance
• motherhood
• planning method
• overwhelm
• self-care

Keywords

• work-life harmony
• 5-4-3-2-1 method
• mental load
• prioritization
• self-care

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