Constantly Choosing Between Money or Time? The Career Reset Working Moms Need
👉 Working longer hours for financial stability but missing family moments?
👉 Being present for your kids but stressed every time you swipe your card?
This tug-of-war is exhausting. But here’s the truth: it’s a false choice.
In this episode, I’ll show you why we fall into this trap and how to reset your career so you can thrive with both financial freedom and family time.
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What You’ll Learn
✔️ The hidden beliefs that keep moms stuck choosing between time and money
✔️ Three mindset shifts to break free from the false choice
✔️ How different leadership styles struggle—and what to do instead
✔️ Practical financial and time strategies you can use this week
✔️ A visualization exercise to help you embody thriving
Why We Believe We Have to Choose
Scarcity Conditioning – You’ve been taught there’s never enough time or money.
All-or-Nothing Thinking – “If I work less, I’ll never pay off debt. If I work more, my kids will suffer.”
Misaligned Success – Chasing society’s version of “enough” instead of defining what enough looks like for your family.
💡 Pause and reflect: What would enough feel like financially and emotionally?
Mindset Shifts for Each Leadership Style
Boss Lady in Action → Equates worth with overwork. Reset: Define your “enough” income goal & focus on efficiency over hours.
Charismatic Queen → Overcommits to opportunities for visibility or income. Reset: Ask, “Is this aligned with both my family and financial goals?”
Heart-Centered Guide → Undercharges out of fear it’s selfish. Reset: Remember, value-based pricing supports your family too.
Visionary Brainiac → Stays stuck in planning instead of acting. Reset: Take one imperfect income-generating step this week.
3 Big Mindset Shifts
From “Money OR Time” → “Aligned Money Creates Time.”
Align income streams with strengths so you buy back time.
From “Family Time is Unproductive” → “Family Time is Generative.”
Your best leadership clarity comes when you’re rested and connected.
From “I Have to Choose” → “I Get to Create.”
You’re not choosing from someone else’s options—you’re building your own.
Practical Financial + Time Strategies
Audit Your Spending: Cut autopilot expenses to free up breathing room.
Values-Based Budgeting: Build budgets around family, health, growth, and giving—not just bills.
Streamline or Increase Income:
Boss Lady → system optimization.
Charismatic Queen → monetize aligned visibility.
Heart-Centered Guide → raise your rates.
Visionary Brainiac → finally launch that idea.
Protect Family Time: Put it on your calendar like a board meeting—and honor it.
Guided Visualization
Take a deep breath. Imagine it’s six months from now. Your bank account feels stable. Your calendar feels spacious. You’re finishing work with energy, looking forward to family time tonight.
This isn’t a dream. It’s a choice—and it starts now.
Final Thoughts
Thriving isn’t about money or moments—it’s about designing a life where both support each other.
✅ Identify the mindset shift you need most.
✅ Take the Leadership Style Quiz for clarity.
✅ Share this with another working mom who feels stuck.
💡 You’re not here to just survive. You’re here to thrive.
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