January has a way of making moms feel behind, even when nothing is technically wrong. The house is livable, the kids are okay, and life is moving… but the pressure to “fix everything” can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, we’re talking about why that all-or-nothing mindset keeps us stuck, and how shifting to progress over perfection brings more peace, clarity, and momentum.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why January pressure makes moms feel behind before the year even starts

How perfectionism disguises itself as productivity

Choosing a word of the year instead of rigid resolutions

What “peace” actually looks like in real life (and the power of “not my problem”)

Letting go of guilt around traditions, expectations, and people-pleasing

Why massive goals overwhelm the brain, and what actually creates progress

Progress over perfection in home systems, routines, and decision-making

Special needs parenting and why slow, quiet progress still counts

Real-life examples of unglamorous progress (playrooms, garages, and follow-through)

Predictable dinners that reduce decision fatigue and make evenings calmer

10 to the table this week:

• Why ground beef is an MVP

• Brown it once, season it, and use it for multiple meals

• Predictability over novelty when capacity is low

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