# Still Overwhelmed as a Working Mom? Why It’s Not Getting Easier (And What to Do Instead)

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Podcast: [Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619)
Published: 2026-04-20T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/274
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## Resource

I’ve been thinking a lot about those seasons in motherhood and work where things just feel hard… longer than you expected. In this episode, I’m sharing why the belief that “it’ll get easier later” is actually what’s keeping you stuck, and how shifting out of that waiting mindset can completely change how you show up today. This is one of those perspective shifts that sounds simple, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it. In this episode, we unpack: The hidden trap of “if-then” thinking that keeps you stuck Why waiting for the next season steals your sense of control The one powerful question that instantly shifts you into action Real client examples of choosing agency instead of waiting How to create balance now—not later Work with me: Learn More About Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your FREE Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call {Free Download} The Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

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