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Overcoming Excuses: How to Achieve Career Growth Without Sacrificing Family Time
On today’s episode of Redefining Motherhood, I talk about overcoming the excuses and limiting beliefs that can hold women back from advancing their careers. I openly share about my own journey from an entry-level employee to an Executive Vice President in just over a decade, all while navigating the challenges of motherhood, fitness goals, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Advancing Your Career Without Sacrificing Family Life
One of the most common objections I hear from women is that advancing their career will require sacrificing their family life. This is a limiting belief that holds many back from pursuing their true potential. In this episode, I share my journey of advancing my career without sacrificing my role as a mom. It is possible to redefine success and accelerate your career while still being present for your family.
Throughout my career, I faced numerous excuses and objections that could have easily derailed my progress. However, by challenging these excuses and finding mentors or role models who demonstrated a balanced vision of success, I was able to overcome them. Surrounding yourself with supportive and inspiring individuals is crucial for staying motivated and on track.
Recognizing and Challenging Excuses
Excuses are often symptoms of fear rather than actual limitations. One of the most common excuses I hear is, "I don't have enough time." This is a barrier that many women face, but it is not insurmountable. By finding examples of successful people who balance work and life, you can challenge this excuse and find ways to manage your time more effectively.
I discuss strategies for prioritizing self-care and optimizing energy levels to tackle challenges with renewed vitality. One limiting belief that many women hold is that they are "tired all the time." This can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, but it is possible to combat this belief with intentional strategies.
By auditing your time and setting priorities for both personal and professional goals, you can better allocate your time and energy. Finding pockets of time for self-care activities like exercise and mindfulness can help you feel more energized and capable of tackling your challenges.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is another common barrier that also prevents many women from reaching their full potential. This feeling of self-doubt can be paralyzing, but it is possible to overcome it by embracing a growth mindset. I share how I learned to overcome imposter syndrome by focusing on learning and growth rather than perfection.
Embracing lifelong learning and seeking opportunities for growth can help you build confidence and improve your skills. By reframing challenges as opportunities for growth, you can shift your mindset and overcome the self-doubt that holds you back.
Additionally, finding mentors or role models who demonstrate the vision of success you aspire to can be incredibly helpful. By modeling their behaviors and learning from their experiences, you can develop the qualities needed to achieve your goals.
Balancing Motherhood and Career Goals
One of the key messages in this episode is that it is possible to pursue both career and family goals without sacrificing one for the other. Many women believe that they have to choose between being a successful professional and a dedicated mother, but this is not true.
By setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, I was able to create a fulfilling life that includes both professional success and family time.
Taking Action and Building Confidence
I talk about the importance of taking action and learning from experiences to build confidence and improve skills. It is easy to get stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and excuses, but by taking proactive steps, you can break free from this cycle and achieve your goals.
To help others on their journey, I’ve created a guide outlining my seven steps to fast-track career success without sacrificing life. This guide offers practical tips and actionable steps to help you redefine success and create a fulfilling life that includes both career and family goals.
Go ahead and listen in to the full episode and download your guide today!
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