You're Not Burned Out Because You're Doing Too Much, You're Burned Out Because of This. The Real Reason Ambitious Working Moms Feel Constantly Behind_Part 2

If you're an ambitious working mom who constantly feels behind, no matter how much you get done, this episode is for you.

Not behind in a dramatic, falling-apart way.

Just behind enough that your mind never fully shuts off, rest never feels complete, and life feels like something you're always trying to catch up to.

In this episode, we're unpacking the real reason so many capable, high-achieving working moms feel burned out, overwhelmed, and perpetually "on," even when they've tried time management, boundaries, balance, and doing less.

Spoiler alert:

The problem isn't your schedule.

And it's definitely not that you're doing too much.

This episode will help you finally understand what's been happening underneath the surface, and why nothing you've tried has worked the way you hoped.

This episode is for you if you are:

• An ambitious working mom who cares deeply about both your family and your career

• Someone who feels mentally busy even when you're technically resting

• A high-functioning woman who looks like she's "handling it" but feels exhausted underneath

• Tired of being told to find balance, do less, or manage your time better

• Ready to understand what's actually happening instead of trying another surface-level fix
  
  

In this deep dive episode, we talk about:

• Why ambitious working moms don't feel behind because of poor time management

• The difference between having a full life and carrying constant internal pressure

• Why "doing less" often creates more guilt instead of relief

• How the idea of work-life balance quietly keeps women stuck in self-monitoring and self-judgment

• The invisible mental and emotional load that never makes it onto a to-do list

• Why rest doesn't feel restful for high-functioning moms

• The real reason burnout keeps showing up even when life looks fine on paper

• What actually needs to change for ambition, motherhood, and life to feel sustainable again
  
  

This is not a productivity episode.

It's not about optimizing your calendar.

And it's definitely not about lowering your standards.

It's about understanding the real problem so you can finally stop blaming yourself.

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The Real Reason Ambitious Working Moms Feel Constantly Behind Episode (And Why Balance, Time Management and "Doing Less" Are the Wrong Advice)

If you're an ambitious working mom who constantly feels behind, no matter how much you get done, this episode is for you.

Not behind in a dramatic, falling-apart way.

Just behind enough that your mind never fully shuts off, rest never feels complete, and life feels like something you're always trying to catch up to.

In this episode, we're unpacking the real reason so many capable, high-achieving working moms feel burned out, overwhelmed, and perpetually "on," even when they've tried time management, boundaries, balance, and doing less.

Spoiler alert:

The problem isn't your schedule.

And it's definitely not that you're doing too much.

This is a long-form, honest conversation about the invisible internal pressure ambitious women carry, why most advice fails at the deepest level, and what actually needs to shift so your life stops feeling like one long state of catch-up.

If you've ever thought:

• "Why does this still feel hard even though I'm doing everything right?"

• "Why can't I ever fully relax, even when I have time?"

• "Why does balance feel impossible for me?"
  
  

You're not alone. And you're not failing.

This episode will help you finally understand what's been happening underneath the surface, and why nothing you've tried has worked the way you hoped.

This episode is for you if you are:

• An ambitious working mom who cares deeply about both your family and your career

• Someone who feels mentally busy even when you're technically resting

• A high-functioning woman who looks like she's "handling it" but feels exhausted underneath

• Tired of being told to find balance, do less, or manage your time better

• Ready to understand what's actually happening instead of trying another surface-level fix

JOIN: 21 Day Real Weight Release Challenge, FREE for now

Working Mom Success Archetype Quiz: Take the QUIZ here.

Follow Me @KismetByKusum

Grab Your FREE 111 Hidden Mom Traps Checklist

With all my love, Life and Leadership Coach for Moms

xoxo Kusum, Your Mom Friend You Never Knew You Needed

73: Mid-January Reality Check: Why You're Not "Behind" on Your Goals (and What To Do Instead)

I'm back! And I'll be honest with you, I'm recording this impromptu, sitting in my favorite Christmas PJs in the middle of January, because that is where my energy is today.

After stepping back in December to prioritize my family and my own alignment, I realized something: so many of us are already beating ourselves up. We're only two weeks into the year, and if you feel like you've already "dropped the ball" on your goals, I want you to take a deep breath. You aren't behind. In many ways, the year is just beginning now that the holiday haze has finally cleared.

In this episode, I'm talking about:

• Walking my talk: Why I chose to disappear from the podcast for a month to protect my energy.

• Wishes vs. Plans: Why most people quit their goals by January 13th and how to make sure you aren't one of them.

• Why I don't do "SMART" goals: I'm sharing why I prefer "delusional" and unrealistic goals that actually force me to uplevel.

• The 2025 Audit: A simple way to look back at your highs and lows to build a roadmap for a rocking 2026.

Remember, we either get the results we want or the lessons we need. Either way, it's a win.

"A goal is never about the goal; a goal is about who you get to become in the process of getting to that goal."

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With all my love, Life and Leadership Coach for Moms

xoxo Kusum, Your Mom Friend You Never Knew You Needed