Last Summer Almost Broke Me: What I’m Doing Differently This Year
Apr 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 218
Episode description
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the hardest summers I've ever had as a working mom and how I’m doing it differently this year. I’m sharing the real mindset traps that made last summer feel like a chaotic mess, the big mistakes I made trying to make everyone happy, and the intentional shifts I’m making to create a summer that's actually fun, fulfilling, and calm. If summer usually feels like a stress marathon for you, you do not want to miss this one.
Topics in this episode:- Why last summer nearly broke me—and the mindset traps behind it
- The "summer camp scramble" reality for working parents
- The 4 big mistakes I made (and what I'm doing differently this year)
- How to define your version of a successful summer
- Practical strategies to plan a calm, fulfilling summer (for you and your kids)
Show Notes & References:
- You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg
- Book a free breakthrough call here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book
- Join the FREE Workshop 5 Myths That Keep Working Moms Overwhelmed: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/5myths
- Learn more about Ambitious & Balanced here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
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