Solo ep - Ambitious mum guilt and why 70% is enough

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of balancing work and parenting, emphasizing that striving for perfection is unrealistic and that being intentional is more important.

Do you ever feel like you’re giving 70% everywhere… and 100% nowhere?   When I’m at work, I’m thinking about the kids. When I’m with the kids, I’m thinking about work. When I finally sit down at night, I’m thinking about what I didn’t do.   It’s this constant, quiet guilt of: “I could have done more.”   This week’s solo episode is about the myth of giving everything 100%.   Because maybe the goal isn’t perfection.   Maybe it’s being intentional in the season you’re in.   If you’ve ever felt split in a thousand directions… you’re not alone.   Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!   Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Leonie Akhidenor

Topics covered

• mum guilt
• work-life balance
• parenting
• perfectionism
• intentional living

Keywords

• ambitious mum
• guilt
• 70%
• work
• kids
• intentionality
• parenthood

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