This episode is about giving ourselves permission to stop chasing outcomes all the time.If your days feel rushed, your mind is noisy, and your calendar never has room for you, I want you to listen to this.Because I’ve been challenging my own thoughts around what it means to be ‘productive’, and I’ve seen how much more capacity and calm shows up when I stop trying to earn my rest or justify my joy.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why you can often resist doing things that don’t lead to a clear outcome- What happens when you only see value in being busy- How identity, perfectionism and worthiness sneak into the way you spend your time- A simple question that can help you find you, without needing a reason.- What unstructured, ‘non-productive’ time actually gives you- How I’ve started shifting the way I talk about my days, and why that mattersIf you’ve ever said “I’d love to… but I just don’t have time”, please listen to this one.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 124 | The one question to use to make progress
This episode is a quick one, but a good one.It’s for those moments where you’re stuck in indecision. Feeling vague. Swirling around in your thoughts but not actually making any progress. I’ve been there. So many of my clients have too.So today I’m sharing one question I use again and again with myself, and with the mums I work with, that helps shift the fog and get you back into action.Here’s what you’ll learn:- How to catch yourself when your brain is stuck in drama or indecision- The power of asking *just one* clarifying question- Why your brain might resist giving you an answer (and how to gently move past it)- What to do when you don’t feel ready to make a decision but know you can’t stay where you areEnjoy!Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 123 | How to improve your communication
This episode is about communication and how creating a more intentional “communication landscape” can help you feel more heard, supported and connected in your relationships.Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re trying to explain how you feel… and it’s like talking to a brick wall?It’s frustrating. And exhausting. Especially when the mental load is already sky high and you’re craving just a little bit of support.That’s exactly what I unpacked in this week’s podcast episode. Why communication can be so hard even with the people we love most, and how to make it feel lighter, calmer and more productive.Here’s what you’ll learn:- Why poor communication can amplify your mental load- The two most common (and unhelpful) ways we tend to react when communication breaks down- What a “communication landscape” is and how to build one- A simple mindset shift to reduce resentment and feel more supported- Real-life examples of what this work looks like in action- A powerful question to ask to help any conversation land betterThis episode will help you rethink the way you approach communication so it becomes a tool for connection rather than conflict.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 121 | How to get what you want even when it’s not what you planned
This episode is about what happens when life doesn’t go to plan, and how to still get the outcome you want, even if it looks different than you expected.I’m walking you through a real and current situation in my own life (motherhood, work, and support needs with a travelling husband and two toddlers) and what I’m learning about letting go of rigid expectations in favour of resourcefulness, flexibility and creativity.Here’s what you’ll learn:- What I realised when I was too attached to a specific solution- How that thinking shut down my problem solving brain- The mindset shift can help you stay open to other possibilities.- Why flexibility matters more than following a ‘perfect plan’- A real-life example of how staying open sparked a new opportunity- Questions you can ask yourself to loosen the grip on a set outcomeIf you’re working towards something right now but it’s not unfolding how you imagined, this episode will help you see where possibility still lives, and how you can tap into it today.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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EP 120 | How to simplify mindset work to achieve a result
This episode is about dropping the pressure of what mindset work should look like and finding what actually works for you.I walk through the most common mental blocks that stop mums from doing mindset work at all and offer simple, practical alternatives you can start using right away.Whether it’s journaling, voice notes or just making space to think, I’m showing you how to make mindset work accessible so you can feel better without needing more time, energy or quiet.Here’s what you’ll learn:- Why the “perfect” way to do mindset work is stopping you from starting- How to simplify mindset work and still see real results- What to do when journaling feels too hard (or like it has to be done a certain way)- How I use different strategies throughout my day to check in with myself- When your brain convinces you you’re not doing it ‘right’ and how to push back- A mindset shift that could ease your mental load immediatelyThis is about creating space in your day to reflect and support yourself, in a way that fits your life as it is right now.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal – This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
Navigating Motherhood, Mindset, and Mental Load. A candid podcast that explores the day-to-day experiences of motherhood, examines how to become aware of and shift your mindset, and provides practical advice for lightening the mental load of mothers.
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