34 How I Measure the Success of My Day (And Why It Has Nothing to Do with a To-Do List)

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In this episode of The Desire to Thrive Podcast, I’m sharing something deeply personal that’s completely transformed how I move through my days — especially as a mum, a wife, a business owner, and someone with a big vision for the future.

For the last 6–8 months, I’ve stopped measuring the success of my day by how much I get done. Instead, I’ve started asking: Do I feel calm in my body? Proud of myself? Accomplished in my heart?

And let me tell you — this simple shift has created more impact, joy, and momentum than any perfectly ticked-off to-do list ever has.

I talk you through exactly how I do this, why this feminine, feelings-first approach actually creates more tangible results (not less), and how this has become my blueprint for navigating motherhood, ambition, business, and self-trust — all without burning out.

If you're craving a more soul-aligned way of living and creating, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I share:

• Why I stopped using to-do lists to measure my self-worth
• How I now define a “successful day” as a mum and business owner
• How nervous system regulation became my productivity tool
• What changed when I started creating from the feeling of success first
• How I find time for everything, even with two young kids and a part-time job
• A peek into my personal rituals for grounding, presence, and clarity
• An invitation to join me inside System Reset (link in the show notes!)

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1. How to feel accomplished every day — even if your to-do list isn’t done
2. Feminine productivity hacks for mothers with big dreams
3. Why feeling calm is the key to sustainable success
4. Ditch hustle culture: a softer, smarter way to measure success
5. Daily success rituals for ambitious women in motherhood
6. Nervous system regulation as your productivity superpower
7. How to thrive in business and motherhood without burning out
8. Energy-first productivity: create more by doing less
9. What happens when you prioritize emotional alignment over task completion
10. Breathwork and hypnosis tools to reset your life and reclaim your time

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