Motherhood pushed me to discover what truly matters—and as a busy mom juggling work, family, and big goals, finding the right daily rhythm felt impossible. In this episode, I dive into what that actually looked like for me, including: How time management challenges pushed me to identify my natural energy rhythms when I struggled to balance speed and depth throughout my day How I developed intentional pacing strategies to move from feeling rushed and scattered to creating purposeful rhythms that support my family and values The pivotal moment of recognizing that finding the right cadence is a process—giving myself permission to adjust as life changes while building momentum through life planning and micro-habits → → → Ready to fast‑track your ambitions during motherhood with a clear plan? Use science-based Designed Life Method and get a custom action plan that fits your busy schedule—spots are limited, so claim yours at solveformom.com/book-life-planning Want a sneak peek? Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:37): Client Testimonial (Systems & Workflows) (4:30): Understanding the yo-yo effect of rushed and scattered days (6:26): The importance of pacing in daily life (7:45): Strategy 1 helps with transitions (11:09): Strategy 2 helps manage the speed of overwhelming tasks (14:30): Strategy 3 improve the efficiency of communications and quality of conversations (18:40): Strategy 4 helps match activities to your energy (22:16): Recap & next steps Links Mentioned in Episode: 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time I Want to Hear From You! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

If you're feeling the urge to gain career change clarity, this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on how I personally help moms identify their next best step through vision mapping—and how you can do the same without decision paralysis, overwhelm, or needing to have your entire future figured out. This isn't about picking one perfect path forever or betting your entire life on a single decision. It's about exploring multiple possible futures, building clarity through small steps, and taking aligned action toward a career with your values in the forefront, so you can shift into a new career without fear of making the wrong choice. In this episode, I walk you through how to: Future Cast – Explore three different versions of what your life could look like if you pursued different paths Explore – Identify one small step you could take in the next week to test one scenario and start gathering information Iterate – Continue taking small exploratory steps without committing to one rigid path, building momentum through action If you're experiencing uncertainty or confusion about your career direction, and you are ready to pivot to meaningful work using a simple decision-making framework, then this episode is a must-listen. >>> Ready to get a clear plan to build right career & home life for you? My Designed Life Method is the right step for you. Together we’ll envision your ideal future, and create a customized roadmap to get you there. Let's design your future together! 📞 Book your free exploratory call with me now! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:22): Analysis paralysis during career shifts (7:35): Why traditional career planning fails professional moms (8:01): Step 1 - Future casting and exploring multiple scenarios (13:16): Step 2 - How to take steps towards a new career (15:45): Step 3 - Building momentum for a career pivot (18:42): Wrap-up (20:55): 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives —including journal prompts —so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family Career Change Series ⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Part 1] ⏮️ EP 88: How to Test Your Career Change Without Risking Family Stability [Part 2] ⏮️ EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures [CEO: Amy Rasdal Part 3] ⏮️ EP 90: Plan Your Career Change to Consulting: How to Build a Flexible Business Without Starting Over [CEO: Amy Rasdal Part 4] I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Today, you're getting a step-by-step process for vision planning for moms. Right now, you might think that creating your ideal life sounds impossible, or that it's something reserved for people with more time, money, or resources. But what if it wasn't just a nice idea? What if it was a simple, concrete, and clear process you could start right now? Here's the truth: You have the power to design the life you've always wanted—where you can be everything you want to be for everyone around you, including yourself—and today you're getting the blueprint to make it happen with this episode. In this episode, you'll learn: The top 5 vision planning methods to help you move from feeling stuck on autopilot to living with intention How to create a clear, specific vision of your ideal future Why life planning is the key to balancing your ambitions and motherhood without choosing one over the other The exact steps that allow you to stop feeling overwhelmed and start pursuing your big ideas How to turn your ideal life from an abstract idea into a tangible, achievable reality If you're ready to stop letting life just happen to you and want to start creating the life you've always wanted, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:19): Why moms feel disconnected and overwhelmed (3:54): Life planning empowers professionals striving to balance their ambitions and motherhood (5:45): Starting with your big picture vision (8:00): Method #1: Envisioning is a powerful approach used by high-performers (10:14): Method #2: Journaling approach to vision planning (12:55): Method #3: The life planning method (15:30): Method #4: Future-casting technique (17:21): Method #5: Vision boarding (19:35): Summary and next action step (21:44): 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives —including journal prompts —so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family Links Mentioned in Episode: >>> Ready to design a life where both your ambitions and motherhood thrive? My Life Planning Coaching helps moms with a professional or technical background create a clear roadmap to living out their full potential. Through personalized 1:1 sessions, you'll gain clarity on your vision, align your daily choices with your goals, and build a life plan that honors both your family and your dreams. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now to get started! I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Are you looking for a fulfilling and flexible career that brings you both personal and financial freedom? In today's Part 2 interview, I sit down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach®, to talk about how to plan your career change to consulting and build a flexible business without starting over. Mama, you DON’T NEED TO A COMPLEX SET-UP—but to start a consulting business successfully, you’ll want to learn about how to avoid some common mistakes that independent consultants make. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 📎 The 3-4 essential things you need to get started as a consultant (hint: it's not a website or logo) 📎 How to leverage your existing expertise without starting over—even if you've never been a consultant before 📎 The biggest mistake consultants make and how to avoid it 📎 Practical ways to build client relationships that align with your values as a mother while setting boundaries that prevent burnout 📎 How to create a flexible work arrangement (20-30 hours/week) that provides excellent income while staying present for your family Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Amy Rasdal! ⏮️ Missed Part 1? Listen: EP 89: Is Your Full-Time Job Stealing Your Family Time? How Consulting Creates Work-Life Balance While Earning 6-Figures [CEO: Amy Rasdal] Quotable "Once I finally just started demanding what I was worth, nobody ever batted an eye. Nobody laughed in my face and said, ‘oh my gosh, that's ridiculous.’" "You really owe it to the world to get your talents out there. People need you. It's not an imposition." "You're standing on this foundation of valuable, sometimes even rare experience." Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (2:10): The 4 essential things to start consulting and why you don't need a website or logo to land your first project (5:16): How nurturing connections leads to projects coming to you, and the importance of saying no (6:07): The biggest mistake that consultants make (9:58): Building client relationships that align with your values as a mother while maintaining work-life balance & creating a flexible work arrangement (16:07): How building your own business allows you to stay present for your family while fulfilling your potential (21:10): Wrap-Up & Next Steps These chapters highlight the key tactical advice and transformational moments from your conversation with Amy. >>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30-minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 Plan Your Ideal Life coaching is the right catalyst. Amy's Links: Website: www.BillableAtTheBeach.com Follow Amy on LinkedIn Join Amy's Facebook Group Free Course: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/ Free Webinar: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-webinar/ Book - Land a Consulting Project NOW! I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

Do you ever feel like your full-time job is stealing precious moments with your family? In today's Part 1 interview, I sit down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach®, to talk about how consulting creates work-life balance while earning six figures. Mama, you DON’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE career for motherhood—but to truly achieve a sense of balance and control over your time, you need the strategies and structure to support it. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Amy Rasdal! What You'll Learn in This Episode: ⛓️‍💥 Why ambitious moms feel trapped between career success and family time, missing important moments despite earning good money ⛓️‍💥 How consulting helps overwhelmed moms manage their schedules while still earning what they're worth ⛓️‍💥 Practical ways to leverage your expertise to build client relationships that align with your values ⛓️‍💥 How to create a more flexible work arrangement (20-30 hours/week) without sacrificing your earning potential So excited for you to jump in! Quotes "My flavor of consulting is superhero, superpower, super pay. You go in as an expert with whatever your superpower is. You're paid well." "What it really comes down to for me is really mindful choices and prioritization. And then also still finding time for what's important in your family, what's important in your career without losing the self part of you." "As a consultant, you actually have more impact on your client companies." Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (3:08) Work-Life Balance struggle of fitting it all in and thinking in seasons (7:59): The biggest misconception about independent consulting (9:16): Amy's "superhero, superpower, super pay" approach to consulting (10:52): How Amy transitioned from corporate to consulting 15 years ago (13:38): How to balance family, career, and self without losing any part of you (20:12) Wrap-Up - Key takeaways and what's coming in Part 2 (EP 90) >>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30-minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 Plan Your Ideal Life coaching is the right catalyst. Amy’s Links: Website: www.BillableAtTheBeach.com Follow Amy on LinkedIn Free Course: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/ Free Webinar: https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-webinar/ Book - Land a Consulting Project NOW! I Want to Hear From You! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, topic idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest for daily tips to find balance one micro-step at a time 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources // Life Planning Tools for Moms Striving to Balance Ambition and Motherhood //

You weren't made for staying stuck in work that drains you. Yet every day, the thought of making a career change feels overwhelming—between the fear of failing when your family depends on you, the uncertainty about what direction to take, and that nagging question: What if I'm making a huge mistake? But what if the reason you're paralyzed by career change isn't because it's too risky… but because you're thinking about it in all-or-nothing terms? In today's episode, I'm walking you through the steps to test your career pivot in small, low-risk ways so you can make long-term changes without disrupting your family's stability. These are the same strategies I use with my life planning clients—each one designed to shift you from being paralyzed by fear of career change to confidently moving towards new career change possibilities. Let's break it down! >>> Want a confidence boost before you dive into a career change? Grab a no‑cost 30‑minute coaching call 📞 with Anokhi and leave with one concrete next move you can implement today! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:22) Understanding the fear of making a pivot when family depends on you (3:04) How all-or-nothing thinking makes career change feel daunting (6:04) Testing career pivots without risking stability (7:37) 2-hour framework from awareness to action (15:55): Example of a low-risk, experimental career change (17:31): How life planning de-risks and guides career transitions (20:24): Key takeaways & setting up accountability to taking your first step Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Breakthrough 1] ➡️ Get some accountability by sharing one career change step in the comments section of any Solve for Mom LinkedIn post - and I will help you follow through! Don’t forget to tag @solveformom. 📝 Free Personal Accountability Template Let's Connect! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Create a Clear Plan to Turn Your Ideal Life Into Your Real Life //

You weren't meant to feel overwhelmed by your schedule. But if time management feels like a constant struggle—or your calendar and task list just don't work—there's a better way. In today's episode, we're getting honest about why so many moms struggle to prioritize their task list effectively… and how you can finally achieve balance and structure (without the feeling scattered, time-constrained, or getting distracted). If your life feels like one long to-do list where time flies by, this is the episode you need. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:39): What belongs on your calendar vs. your task list (3:45): Why visual time blocking prevents overload (6:25): The pros and cons of a task list (10:20): The three-step framework for deciding where tasks go (22:46): Time management tips for busy moms (27:05): Recap & Making your task list actionable Links Mentioned in Episode: >>> Ready to design a life that works for YOU? Book a Life Planning Strategy Session and get personalized guidance to clarify your goals, create your custom plan, and take confident action. 📞 Schedule your call here: solveformom.com/book-life-planning. ⏮️ EP 62: How to Create an Information Management System for High-Achieving Moms [Community Question] ⏮️ EP 61: TIME Block Method to Finally Manage Your Ambitious Schedule [Community Question] ⏮️ EP 75: Limited Time? How I Hit My Business Goals in 2.5 Hours Daily ⏮️  Scheduling buffers discussed at 9:18 - EP 46: Want More Time? 3 Easy Time Management Tips to Take Back Your Day Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🧭 The Ultimate Guide to Values Alignment: The 15-Minute Exercise That Changes Decision Making Forever 🪞Show Up as Your Best Self: Personal Code of Accountability (Template) 🤔 Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? → Take the Quiz! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life planning is a method that empowers moms to customize their life to fit their goals //

You weren't made for feeling stuck in a career that no longer aligns with your values. Yet every day feels like a push-pull—between the career you've built, the family depending on you, the guilt about wanting something different, and the fear of making a change and failing. But what if the reason you're feeling stuck isn't because you're failing or indecisive… but because you're making decisions based on fear instead of your unique values? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a life planning framework to get unstuck from the wrong job so you can finally move toward a career aligned with you and your vision. These are the exact strategies I used in my own life—each one designed to shift you from uncertainty and hesitation to confident action, and bring clarity about whether to stay in your current role or pursue a career change. Let's get into it. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:18): 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. (2:31): The "stuck" feeling is normal for ambitious moms considering career pivots (8:08): Understanding the real cost of staying in misalignment (11:40): Mindset shift from "I'm trapped on this career path" (13:50): What life planning is and why it works for career transitions (17:40): The Values Alignment Exercise: Your first step toward clarity (20:08): Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 5: Career Change to Pursue Your Passion Work - Reset With Confidence >>> Stuck in a career that doesn't align with your values? Grab The Ultimate Guide to Values Alignment: The 15-Minute Exercise That Changes Decision Making Forever to gain clarity on whether to stay or pivot. Download instantly 👉 solveformom.com/resources Free Resources ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz Start your life planning journey for free. 📞 Book a call with Anokhi now! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Turn Your Ideal Life into Real Life Using Life Planning //

Do you ever feel like self-care always falls to the bottom of your to-do list? In today's episode, I sit down with Daniela Wolf, licensed social worker, burnout prevention specialist, and author of Balance Breakthrough, to talk about how working moms can create consistent self-care and work-life balance without guilt or overwhelm. Mama, you have a RIGHT TO THRIVE—but to truly prevent burnout and show up as the mom you want to be, you need practical strategies that fit your busy life. Let's dive into this incredible conversation with Daniela and get started today! What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🪫 Why passionate working moms are especially vulnerable to burnout and how to recognize the early warning signs 🔋How to set boundaries as a gift to yourself and your family—without the guilt that usually comes with prioritizing yourself 🔋Practical one-minute self-care practices you can weave into your day to manage time and energy more effectively 🔋How to create better work-life balance that includes quality family time even when you're deeply committed to your career So excited for you to jump in! Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction & greetings (4:00): The mom guilt attached to self-care (9:10): The hidden truth about the cause of burnout (13:33): Self-awareness, warning signs, and what burnout looks like (16:00): Stress vs. burnout (17:48): Mental fitness for burnout prevention (18:20): Practical strategies for self-care routines (19:06): What does self-care look like for working moms? (29:49): Setting boundaries for work-life balance & family time (34:32): Final thoughts and takeaways >>> Your next breakthrough to living out your ideal life starts with clarity. 📞 Sign up for a no‑obligation 30‑minute call where we’ll surface the biggest issue you face, pinpoint what you truly want, and evaluate if my 1:1 self-discovery coaching is the right catalyst. Daniela’s Links: Podcast - Best D Life with Daniela LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Free Download: Reclaim Your Time in 10-Minute Blocks Cheatsheet Book - Balance Breakthrough: A Practical Guide for Busy Professionals to Take Charge of Their Work, Life, and Well-being 🎧 Anokhi’s guest appearance on Best D Life with Daniela Let's Connect! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! // Life Planning Tools for Moms to Blend Their Ambitions and Motherhood //

Your career feels stuck between what you're skilled at and what you're passionate about—safe corporate roles with proven track records, or meaningful work that actually energizes you but feels risky. And somehow you're still supposed to find work-life balance, maintain financial stability, and be a present mom? This episode is your career clarity roadmap. I'm walking you through the exact 5 questions I use in my coaching practice to help high-achieving moms navigate the passion versus skill dilemma without feeling confused, lost, or desperate to find purpose again. From identifying when you feel most energized to evaluating what skills people actually pay you for, these are the strategic questions that will help you find meaningful work that doesn't burn you out, shift your career to fit your life as a mom, and move forward with confidence and clarity. What You'll Learn: REAL COACHING call insights from a mom navigating this exact crossroads Why the PASSION vs. SKILL debate is a false choice—and what to focus on instead The Ikigai framework adapted specifically for working mothers 5 strategic questions to identify where your passions and skills intersect How to choose your next JOB or CAREER transition Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (1:45): Welcome! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. (2:05): A client’s career crossroads (9:03): Should you choose a career based on passion or skill? (14:04): Introducing the Ikigai framework for moms (17:06): Self-discovery exercise (5 Questions) (20:30): Wrap-up & next steps Links Mentioned in Episode: 📚 ”Grit” by Angela Duckworth >>> Ready to create a personalized roadmap that guides your biggest decisions? Start with a Free Exploratory Call to see if private coaching is right for you. In our call, we'll discuss your goals and how life planning can help you make bold choices without losing balance as a mom. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Let's Connect! Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //

Avoid these 10 frequent life planning mistakes! Your vision board isn't the problem…Your planning tool isn't the problem…Your goals aren't the problem. The problem is how you are vision planning and not what you are planning for your ambitious mom life. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from spending almost 2 years fumbling through trial and error with vision planning, to finally creating a life planning system that actually works. Learn what NOT to do to create clarity and flexibility in planning for your ideal future—I've built a method that helps you get big results even though you are a busy mom. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through what mistakes to avoid, what safeguards to build in, and the exact strategies that make vision casting and life planning actually work—so you can spend less time managing your life and more time living it. What You'll Learn: Why treating your plan as a rigid roadmap backfires How to stop overloading yourself with too many goals The “success trap” How to build resilience into your future How to stay aligned with your evolving life This episode will help you avoid common life planning mistakes and create a clear roadmap for success. Episode Highlights: (0:00): Introduction (3:15): Listener Shoutout. 🤩 Leave me a rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! (4:06): A holistic method for planning your life (6:38): Mistakes #1 - #5 (16:21): Mistake #6 - #10 (26:16): Recap >>> Curious where you are in your journey back to the “successful you”? 📱Take the Ambitious Mom Quiz to find out if life planning is the right tool to help you design your ideal life. Get insights tailored to your unique stage!! Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools to Balance Ambitions and Motherhood //

Your days feel like they're spinning out of control—constantly busy but never making real progress, drowning in mental load, and reinventing the wheel for every routine task. And somehow you're still supposed to stay consistent and achieve your big goals? This episode is your implementation roadmap for effective systems. I'm walking you through 4 steps to make systems stick without feeling like you're adding one more thing to your plate. From deploying a new system to running it in your real life, reliably working even when your life gets chaotic—these strategies will help you feel in control, reduce your overwhelm, and actually move the needle on what matters most. Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction to implementing systems that stick (1:47): 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives (2:37): 1. How to deploy a system (4:32): 2. Making your system work in real life (7:29): 3. Why you need explicit checklists even when you think you know the steps (13:25): Strategies for scaling your system (19:26): Wrap-up & how to take action >>> Ready to balance your ambitions with motherhood? Book your Free Exploratory Call 📞 with Anokhi now and discover how life planning coaching can help you create time for what matters most! Schedule instantly 👉 solveformom.com/book-life-planning Links Mentioned in Episode: 🩷💙 Know a mom who's constantly overwhelmed and reinventing the wheel every day? Share this 4-part Systems Explained series with her! These episodes will help her move from chaos to control with simple, actionable strategies. Just tap the share button in your podcast app and send it her way—your share could be exactly what she needs to finally feel like she's making progress on what matters most. ⏮️ EP 79: Beyond Productivity: #1 Way to Not Always Be "On" as a Mom [Systems Explained Part 1] ⏮️ EP 80: Hard to Get Things Done? How Systems Save Moms More Than Just Time [Systems Explained Part 2] ⏮️ EP 81: Overwhelmed? How to Build Simple Systems That Transform Your Work-Life Balance [Systems Explained Part 3] 📖 Lally, P., van Jaarsveld, C.H.M., Potts, H.W.W. and Wardle, J. (2010), How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world†. Eur. J. Soc. Psychol., 40: 998-1009. 📖 Zhao J, Butt RS, Murad M, Mirza F, Saleh Al-Faryan MA. Untying the Influence of Advertisements on Consumers Buying Behavior and Brand Loyalty Through Brand Awareness: The Moderating Role of Perceived Quality. Front Psychol. 2022 Jan 27;12:803348. Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Personalized roadmap to balance your ambitions and motherhood //

If you're drowning in daily chaos and feeling overwhelmed by juggling it all, this episode breaks down a simple 4-step framework to build systems that actually work for ambitious moms. Learn how to design practical, sustainable systems that help you regain control of your day and finally move the needle on what matters most—without fancy apps or complicated processes. In Part 3 of my Systems Explained series, I'm sharing my proven 4F Framework - the exact system design process I use with my coaching clients to help them stop feeling scattered and start getting things done. This episode is for you if: You feel like there's never enough time and you're constantly busy You're drowning in diapers, laundry, and endless to-do lists You need simple systems at home and work but can't seem to stay organized You want to regain control of your day (and maybe even find time for self-care) You're tired of systems that only work when things are "perfect" What You’ll Learn (0:00) Teaser: From Monday morning chaos to organized momentum (2:07) 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. (2:21) Introduction: Part 3 of Systems Explained series & the 4F framework (4:14) How to plan your system with clear purpose and outcomes (5-minute exercise) (10:02) A science-backed design element (13:54) How to make your system work in your real mom life (17:16) Why the best systems evolve through iteration, not perfection (18:45) Real-life examples: strategic planning, podcast workflow, and family logistics (20:43) Wrap-up and next steps >>> Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? 📞Grab a spot for a Free Exploratory Call with Anokhi to discuss your unique goals! 👉 https://solveformom.com/book-life-planning Links Mentioned in Episode ⏮️ EP 79: What Are Systems & Why Do Ambitious Moms Need Them? (Part 1) ⏮️ EP 80: Hard to Get Things Done? How Systems Save Moms More Than Just Time (Part 2) ⏮️ EP 75: Limited Time? How I Hit My Business Goals in 2.5 Hours Daily 📖 Kelley, S., & Clark, M. (2020). How many steps are too many? The impact of process‑step count on task memorability and completion rates. Journal of Applied Psychology, 105(3), 345‑359. (peer‑reviewed study showing that procedures with 3 to 7 steps achieve the highest recall and completion; performance drops sharply beyond ≈ 7 steps). Let's Connect! Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ❓ Questions? Leave me a message: http://www.solveformom.com/contact 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives: https://solveformom.myflodesk.com/bpj5yvdu3q ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Create Impact at Home & Work Through Values-based Systems //

You can build simple systems that free you from constant decision fatigue. In today's episode, I show you how systems simplify, prioritize, and save time, resources, and mental energy for busy moms. These five key benefits of well-designed systems create predictable success and help you reclaim your time and energy. Every system you build is an opportunity to reduce overwhelm and create more space for what truly matters. Don't waste precious mental bandwidth on tasks that could be systemized and automated. I also share what I call the most important mindset shift for ambitious moms: externalizing memory into systems rather than trying to keep everything in your head. Today, I'm showing you how I transform chaos into clear playbooks (instead of drowning in overwhelm, which I did for years). PLUS a simple prompt that helps you identify exactly where to start building systems. It's a practical starting point every overwhelmed mom needs. In just 20 minutes, you can gain the clarity to start building systems that actually work. Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:52): Got a burning question or topic idea❓Leave me a message (4:20): What systems really are and why they matter for busy moms (5:15): Benefit #1: How systems simplify complexity in daily life (7:31): Benefit #2: Systems offer a clear prioritization framework (8:06): Systems help you execute your life plan (9:32): Benefit #3: Systems save you time and speed up tasks (12:01): Benefit #4: Saving resources through batching and advance planning (12:41): Benefit #5: Reducing mental load by externalizing memory (16:15): Other added possibilities when you use systems in daily life (18:01): Practical homework to identify where to start using systems in your life today Previous Episodes Mentioned: ⏮️ EP 79: Beyond Productivity: #1 Way to Not Always Be "On" as a Mom [Systems Explained Part 1] ⏮️ EP 55: The Ultimate Guide to Life Planning: Create Your Personal Roadmap for Achieving Success & Fulfillment >>> Feel like you’re juggling too many priorities without a clear direction? Reserve a free 30-minute call where we’ll pinpoint your toughest challenge, articulate your ideal future, and evaluate if my 1:1 coaching can bridge the gap. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //

You weren't meant to constantly be in "go mode" with no off button. But if managing your daily tasks feels overwhelming—or just doesn't work—there's a better way. In today's episode of the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life, we're getting honest about why so many moms end each day with half-finished tasks and mental exhaustion… and how you can finally create predictable progress through systems (without the decision fatigue, constant context-switching, and that feeling of being busy but not moving the needle). This is the first installment of the Systems Explained series where I break down exactly how creating simple, repeatable processes can transform your productivity and reclaim your mental bandwidth. Learn how systems aren't just for businesses or tech companies—they're the secret weapon of ambitious moms who want steady progress on what matters most. If your life feels like you're carrying everything in your head—from meal plans to client deadlines—this is the episode you need. Episode Highlights: (0:00): Introduction (3:10): My journey from constant overwhelm to predictable progress (8:05): What exactly is a "system" and why it's different from a to-do list (9:16): The three components of effective systems (11:32): Essential features of productive systems (12:15): Types of systems (14:31): Misconceptions when planning systems (16:26): How systems connect your life plan to your daily actions (19:08): One simple action step to start implementing systems today 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! Links Mentioned in Episode: 📖 Psychology Today – “How Many Decisions Do We Make Each Day?” (July 2018). The article cites research estimating that adults make roughly 35,000 “remotely conscious” decisions every day. >>> Your next breakthrough could be a phone call away. Secure a free 30‑minute chat and get a taste of the proven system that’s helped other high‑achieving moms pursue their vision. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Create Impact at Home & Work Through Values-based Systems //

Do you ever feel like you're constantly battling BURNOUT while trying to maintain your identity as both a mom and a driven professional? In today's episode, I continue my powerful conversation with Dr. Jihane Farrell, host of The 40s Fitness Reset podcast, as we explore creating work-life balance that truly aligns with your core values. This episode is about transformation and how mindfulness and values-based decision making can help you create a balanced life on your own terms. Dr. Jihane shares her step-by-step process for rebuilding her life from burnt out academic research to an intentional life that includes embracing her roles as a driven solopreneur and a mindful mama. You'll discover practical strategies for reconnecting with your core values, mastering your emotions, and approaching motherhood as a meaningful mission rather than a burden. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🔋 How tapping into your core values allows you to "come back to yourself" after feeling lost 🔋 Why raising a child is one of the most meaningful ways to have a positive impact in the world 🔋 Practical mindfulness techniques that helped Jihane regain emotional mastery during her burnout recovery 🔋 The powerful shift that happens when you stop blaming external circumstances and take personal responsibility 🔋How to recognize your unique "stress signature" before burnout takes hold 🔋 Actionable strategies for creating priorities that reflect your values rather than others' expectations If you're ready to stop living in misalignment and create a life that honors who you truly are, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! >>> Want to create a life where purpose and productivity actually coexist? Create your life plan: https://solveformom.com/balanced-mom-sales-page Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (1:15): How Dr. Jihane's burnout experience prepared her for motherhood (3:40): The importance of mindfulness meditation for emotional mastery (6:20): Finding meaning versus seeking happiness (8:30): Discovering core values through difficult experiences (11:45): Approaching motherhood as a high calling 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! Links Mentioned in Episode: ⏮️ EP 77: From Burnout to Balance: One Mom's Journey From Academia to Entrepreneurship [Dr. Jihane Farrell - Part 1] 🎧 Podcast: The 40s Fitness Reset podcast Web: www.drjihanefarrell.com ➡️ Continue the conversation on LinkedIn or by tagging @solveformom - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solve-for-mom/ Let's Connect! ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Do you ever feel like your entire identity is wrapped up in your work, leaving you drained and burned out? In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jihane Farrell, PhD in cell biology, ADAPT-certified functional health coach, and host of The 40s Fitness Reset podcast, to discuss the identity crisis that's fueling burnout for high-achieving women. If you're struggling with work-life balance or feeling like you've lost yourself beneath your responsibilities, this powerful conversation reveals how reconnecting with your purpose can transform your life. Let's dive into Jihane's inspiring journey from workaholic cancer researcher to finding true balance. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ⚠️ The warning signs of burnout that high-achievers often miss ⚠️ How loneliness and lack of community can accelerate burnout ⚠️ The dangerous cycle of work addiction and its impact on your physical and mental health ⚠️ What happens when your entire identity becomes wrapped up in your work ⚠️ How to recognize when your values aren't aligned with your environment ✨ The transformative power of reconnecting with your purpose If you're ready to overcome burnout, discover your true identity, and finally create a life that aligns with your values, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction to Dr. Jihane Farrell's journey from burnout to purpose (5:03): Work environment that triggered burnout - identity crisis signs (11:18): The perfect storm - workplace conditions meeting personal habits (19:01): Warning signs for high-achieving women heading toward burnout (21:14): How the definition of success evolves after burnout (24:12): Triggers for self-assessment - reclaiming identity beyond work (32:36): Episode wrap-up and preview of Part 2 >>> Want to create a life where purpose and productivity actually coexist? Create your life plan: https://solveformom.com/balanced-mom-sales-page ➡️ Continue the conversation on LinkedIn or by tagging @solveformom - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solve-for-mom/ Jihane's Links Mentioned: 🎧 Podcast: The 40s Fitness Reset podcastwww.drjihanefarrell.com Connect with Anokhi: ❓Questions? Leave me a message 💌 Get FREE tips, tools, and exclusives in the twice monthly newsletter 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //

Your life vision isn't stuck in neutral. Your dreams haven't disappeared. The problem is that you're constantly putting everyone else first. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from feeling trapped in everyone else's priorities to finally reclaiming my power as CEO of my own life. From curiosity and clear vision to strategic planning and accountability—I've built a framework that includes my dreams, while fully embracing motherhood. And the best part? You can do this too. I'm walking you through my First-Step Framework, what I learned about reconnecting with myself, and the exact strategy that made my transformation possible—so you can stop playing small and start going for those big audacious goals. If you're ready to stop feeling like you're depleting yourself and start reclaiming your independence and ideas, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00): Teaser (2:44): The hidden reason why ambitious moms feel like they've lost themselves (4:28): Step 1: Think big with curiosity & self-discovery (7:41): Step 2: How to use life planning to dream big (9:41): 📞 Feeling stuck on that big idea? Book a FREE call with Anokhi! (10:52): Step 3: Developing strategy for your big plans (12:23): Step 4: How to take action for big impact (15:50): Step 5: Types of accountability networks for ambitious women (18:10): Recap - How to shift from reactive to proactive planning 💪 Looking for a proven system you can implement tonight? Download the Personal Code of Conduct Template to align your daily actions with your core values - designed for high‑achieving moms. Get your copy now at solveformom.com/resources. Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // How to Turn Your Big Ideas Into Real Impact //

Today, you're getting a step-by-step process for building a thriving business in just 2.5 hours a day. If you constantly feel like your days are jam packed with endless to-do lists, this episode is your minimalist productivity blueprint. Right now, you might think that building anything - let alone a business or a big dream of yours - while staying a present mom sounds impossible, or reserved for people with full-time childcare or fewer responsibilities. But what if it wasn't just a nice idea? What if it was a simple, concrete system you could start right now? You actually have the power to blend success and motherhood even with limited time, and today you're getting the exact framework I use to run my business in just 2.5 hours daily - while homeschooling two energetic boys. In this episode, you'll learn: My complete evening work schedule and why it works with my life, not against it How I theme each day of the week to eliminate task-switching and maximize productivity The ONE thing approach that ensures meaningful progress even with limited time How life planning creates the foundation that makes minimal work hours possible Practical micro-tactics like cumulative batching and one-rule boundary-setting If you're ready to stop letting time constraints hold you back and want to start creating impact with the time you actually have (not the time you wish you had), this episode is for you. For those of you who are LONGING to regain control of your day and ready to break free from constantly putting your own needs and dreams on hold, try my private coaching session—designed to help you craft your personalized life plan. Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! https://solveformom.com/book-life-planning Episode Highlights (0:00): Introduction (1:56): Common excuses for high-achieving moms (4:14): My work time block (6:31): Life planning as your foundation (8:49): My 2.5-hour work schedule breakdown (13:54): 3 Practical micro-tactics for busy moms seeking productive minimalism 💌 Become an SFM Insider for more FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives (16:56): Wrap-up & where to start If you're ready to create a life where you can be everything you need to be for your kids, your career, and yourself, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Previous Episodes Mentioned: ⏮️ EP 56: 10 Concentration Hacks for Ambitious Moms That Will Instantly Boost Energy & Productivity [Stay Focused Part 2] ⏮️ EP 58: Attention Deficit? How High-Achieving Moms Can Reset Their Mental Clarity [Stay Focused Part 3] Description of scheduling buffers at 19:52 ⏮️ EP 61: [Community Question] T.I.M.E. Block Method to Finally Conquer Your Busy Schedule (Without Losing Family Time) 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! Let's Connect! 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com ❓Questions? Leave me a message ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference at Home & Work //

Your imposter syndrome feels overwhelming—questioning your capabilities as a mom, dismissing your professional skills, and feeling disconnected from the ambitious woman you used to be. And somehow you're still supposed to create a fulfilling life that balances motherhood and personal goals? This episode is your confidence reset. I'm walking you through the exact steps I use to identify and embrace ambitious traits that are already part of your daily mom life without feeling like you're "just a mom" or that your ambitions have disappeared. From redefining ambition through a motherhood lens to building an "ambition inventory," these are the strategies that will help you feel reconnected to your capabilities, clear about your transferable skills, and actually excited about your potential again. If you're feeling completely lost after motherhood or like a shell of the person you used to be, hit play so you can achieve your ambitious mom life! Episode Highlights (0:00) Teaser (2:53) The life coaching program that helps moms create purpose-driven roadmaps (5:25) Introduction: Why many high-achieving moms struggle with imposter syndrome (7:21) Step 1: Redefining ambition through a motherhood lens (8:49) Step 2: Documenting your invisible achievements (10:05) Step 3: Identifying transferable ambitious skills (11:57) Step 4: Documenting challenges overcome (13:10) Step 5: Getting external validation through a supportive community (17:30) Recap Links Mentioned in Episode: Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 with Anokhi now! ⏮️ EP 73: 5 Hidden Signs You're an Ambitious Mom (Even If You Don't Feel Like One) - Part 1 📌 Totem EQ game Free Resources 💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives ✍🏻 The go-to blog for ambitious moms 📱Free Life Planning Quiz 📝 Free Template - Personal Code of Conduct 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information Let's Connect! 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! ➡️ Tag @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest ❓Questions? Leave me a message 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference ay Home & Work //