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!

• (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

⏮️ EP 86: Career Change for Moms: Get Unstuck from the Wrong Job [Breakthrough 1]

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// 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.

• (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

>>> 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

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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.

• (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

⏮️ EP 5: Career Change to Pursue Your Passion Work - Reset With Confidence

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// 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!

• 🪫 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!

• (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.

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// 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

• (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

📚 ”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!

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// 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.

• (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!!

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// 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.

• (0:00): Introduction to implementing systems that stick
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• (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

🩷💙 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.

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// 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"

(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

⏮️ 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).

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