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Do you miss that accomplished woman you used to be? Do you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, beyond the pressure of being a “perfect mom”?
Are you a high achiever feeling lost and overwhelmed by the daily chaos of motherhood? Do you wish you had more time for your own goals and passions?
Welcome to the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life podcast! Here, you’ll discover how to create a balanced life you love at home and at work through purposeful planning.
Hi! I’m Anokhi, a PhD researcher, work-from-home business owner, and homeschooling mom of 2 boys. As a new mom with a successful professional career, I thought I could handle juggling my job, family time, and self-care.
But instead, I lost sight of who I was, I sacrificed things that were important to me, and I became a workaholic to cope with having to do it all. I found myself busy all the time without a larger vision for a meaningful life.
To regain control, I did what was natural to me. I leaned into scientific frameworks to create a roadmap aligning MY purpose, core values, and career path, NOT someone else’s expectations.
Now, each transition in motherhood is an opportunity for me to reset my schedule and create more freedom whether it be creative, intellectual, financial, time, or space…
As your weekly life coach, I’ll show you how to:
🎯 Overcome identity loss with self-discovery tools
🎯 Create work-life balance and flexibility
🎯 Win back time and energy with consistent habits & routines
🎯 See past endless daily tasks & decisions using simple systems
🎯 Prioritize what brings you joy
🎯 Pivot to a flexible job like remote work, freelancing, part-time, or homeschooling
In this journey to create a life that you truly desire, it’s time to rediscover your dreams and Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life!
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Hello Amazing Mama!
Imagine waking up knowing exactly what you need to do, how much time it will take, and having a clear path to get it all done. Planning is essential to simplify our overwhelming responsibilities and hectic schedules.
Do you find that it’s hard to create plans that work for your specific rhythm? Why don’t traditional planning methods work well for busy moms? If your day is in constant fluctuation - whether it be waves tiredness, unpredictable schedules, or too many moving parts - then you’ll want to listen in on how you can make any plan work for you!
In today's episode, I share 5 essential optimizations that can transform how you approach planning as a busy mom. I'll break down my clear method for customizing my plans to work with our chaotic mom lives.
If you’re ready to level up your planning game, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00) Teaser
- (02:48) The overwhelm of scattered days and lost productivity
- (04:19) Balanced Mom Coaching
- (07:10) Optimization #1: Planning for the Outcome
- (08:50) Optimization #2: Information Management
- (11:52) Optimization #3: Incorporating Your Environment
- (14:21) Optimization #4: Your Specific Time Needs
- (16:38) Optimization #5: Energy Considerations
- (19:30): Re-cap
Resources Mentioned:
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
EP 10: Why Planning is the Key to Time Freedom for Moms
EP 4: Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time [Part 2]
📖 Planning is a predictor of lower stress
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❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 26, 2025
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you overwhelmed by the constant juggling act of motherhood? Do you find yourself running on coffee and chaos, trying to manage your family, work, and everything in between, while your own needs fall to the bottom of the to-do list?
As moms, we’ve all been there—caught in the spiral of trying to “do it all,” only to end up feeling drained and defeated. I wanted to thrive and feel energized, but instead, I was stuck in a loop of exhaustion, trying to keep every plate spinning.
Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you!
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to reclaim your energy and thrive—even with all the moving parts of mom life. I’ll introduce my DNA Formula for managing energy, inspired by the incredible ways our very own cells operate. It’s a simple, science-based framework to help you create a daily rhythm that works for you, not against you, so you can balance your responsibilities without sacrificing family time or your own goals.
It’s time to recharge, Mama! Hit play, and let’s Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:07): Become an SFM Insider
- (2:30): Why moms struggle with energy
- (04:24): D - Divide & Delegate: Why moms need to share the load and how to start today
- (08:24): N - Nurture Your Energy: Tips for prioritizing yourself and avoiding burnout
- (10:56): A - Adapt to Your Environment: How to keep a flexible schedule and to model balance for your kids
- (15:33): Recap
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Episode with the Focus Funnel
- Moms work an average of 98 hours a week (Source: Mother.ly)
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Hello Amazing Mom!
Are you struggling to balance what you want to do with the responsibilities that you have to do? Do your days feel too chaotic and overwhelming? If you’ve ever wondered how to create energy, organization, simplicity, and balance, today’s episode is for you!
I share how the laws of thermodynamics can teach us about creating energy, flow, simplicity, and balance in our mom life! Yes, we’re getting a little nerdy—but trust me, this science-style approach will leave you feeling empowered, energized, and equipped with tactical strategies to handle any kind of day.
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Energy: Learn how to conserve and transform your energy to focus on what matters most. Find ways to stop wasting energy on things that drain you and start channeling it into things that fuel your goals and passions.
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Flow: Build systems that help you manage the unavoidable chaos of mom life, so your days feel smoother and more predictable.
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Simplicity: Why simplifying your commitments, environment, and goals can make life feel lighter and easier to manage.
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Balance: Redefine what balance means for you, then align your needs with your duties.
Episode Highlights:
- (00:00): Teaser
- (02:13): Become an SFM Insider
- (03:04): What moms can learn from thermodynamics about energy, simplicity, and balance
- (06:04): 1. The First Law: Energy conservation and transformation in your day
- (07:22) Life planning for energy redistribution
- (09:17): Time-blocking & strategic planning
- (09:31): Types of energy in our day
- (10:28): 2. The Second Law: Embracing chaos and building systems to manage it
- (11:03): Building systems
- (13:04): 3. The Third Law: How simplifying leads to more time and mental space.
- (14:27)): Minimum viable day
- (15:34): Focus funnel
- (16:31): 4. The Zeroth Law: Balancing individuality with family time
- (19:40): Re-cap of the tactical tips to put these laws into action
If you’re ready to wrangle your untamed mom life, hit play, and together we can solve for Mom!
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Hello Ambitious WAHM!
Are you feeling like you're juggling too many balls during the holiday season? Between work deadlines, family traditions, holiday prep, and trying to maintain some semblance of personal time – it can feel overwhelming, right?
As a work-at-home mom (WAHM), I know the struggle of maintaining boundaries when your workspace and living space are one and the same. Add in the holiday chaos, and it might feel impossible to find balance!
In today's episode, I share my science-style strategies for creating harmony between work, family time, and personal growth during the holidays. Drawing from my experience as a WAHM who manages consulting work, a start-up business, homeschooling, and passion projects, I'll show you how to make the holidays enjoyable rather than overwhelming.
I talk about why being clear on your priorities is crucial for personal growth and family harmony. I show how you can make better decisions during the holidays (Hint: life planning is the best way). I don’t leave you hanging, though, because I also lay out practical time management & productivity strategies that actually work for WAHMs.
Episode Highlights:
- (0:00): Teaser
- (02:48): The “WAHM dilemma”
- (04:20): 1. Be clear on what is important to you during the holidays
- (06:07): + Self-discovery questions
- (06:51): + Life planning is a tool for creating balance ⏮️ Episode 8: Life Planning 101: Follow the Right Trajectory For YOU
- (08:10): + Get comfortable saying “no”
- (08:37): + Set your non-negotiables as your anchor points
- (13:19): 2. Be productive with your time
- (10:57): + Time blocking
- (11:28): + Set time boundaries & communicate them
- (12:19): + Task batching
- (14:03): + Release perfectionism & delegate where possible
- (15:14): + Blending personal interests with family time
- (15:53): Become an SFM Insider to receive my newsletter where I will share life planning resources. My next December 2024 issue will include my favorite Golden Milk recipe too :)
- (16:09): Re-cap
If you're ready to transform your holiday experience from chaotic to intentional while maintaining space for your relaxation and family time, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
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// Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Hello, Skilled Mama! Are you worried that the holiday hustle might derail your personal growth journey? Do you want a way to stay grounded and feel like yourself throughout the festivities?
In this episode, we dive into why habits are crucial during chaotic times and how to maintain your habits to continue your self-improvement during the busiest time of the year. Maintaining your habits during the holidays sets an example for your family, reduces stress, and ensures you don't lose sight of your purpose amidst the festivities. I share 6 mom-centered strategies to maintain habits in 15 minutes or less.
Timestamps:
- (0:00): Mom life during the holidays (Teaser)
- (02:43): Become an SFM Insider
- (03:24): Don’t pause your habits during the holidays
- (06:33): Types of disruptions to our daily rhythm
- (07:01): What is a habit?
- (07:53): The importance of maintaining our habits
- (09:02): 1. Bundling habits
- (09:49): 2. Habit stacking
- (10:32): 3. Having a non-negotiable 15 minutes
- (11:54): 4. Make your habit a part of family time
- (12:25): 5. Establish a strong morning routine
- (13:17): 6. Track your habits
- (13:54): Re-cap
For more on skills bundling: EP 2: 5 Things Moms Can Do to Learn a New Skill [15-min or less]
Take Action Now to Holiday-proof your Habits
- Plan a consistent morning routine.
- Choose 1 non-negotiable habit to focus on for 15 minutes daily this holiday season. Use one of the 6 strategies discussed.
- Sign up for the SFM Insiders newsletter for extra tips & support.
Remember, moms, the holidays don't have to mean pressing pause on your personal growth. With these strategies, you can find the balance between family time, holiday planning, and your passion projects or hobbies.
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// Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Hello Wonderful Mom! Do you feel like there is never enough time in the day? Do you find yourself constantly "trying to make things work" for you and your family? Are you dealing with responsibilities day-to-day without knowing what tomorrow will look like? Or perhaps you occasionally find yourself with extra time, only to see it slip away because you didn't know how to take advantage of it?
If you're nodding your head, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I share why planning is the secret ingredient to creating more time in your mom life. You’ll learn what planning involves (Hint: it’s more than just a to-do list), tips for adding planning into your mom life, and some examples of how planning has helped in my personal growth and passion projects.
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(00:00): Teaser
(03:17): Plan you mom life for the same reasons you use plans at work
(05:34): What does it mean to plan ahead for moms?
(07:02): 1. Planning frees up your time
(08:03): 2. Planning frees up your energy
(08:33): 3. Planning maximizes your resources
(09:12): 4. Planning frees up your mind
(09:47): Example of how planning helps with my hobbies
(11:41): Re-cap
If you're ready to transform your chaotic days into balanced, intentional, and fulfilling experiences that allow you to find purpose, grow your individuality, and enjoy more family time - hit play and together can solve for Mom!
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// Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Hello Wonderful Mom! Are you constantly putting everyone else's needs before your own? Do you feel guilty when you take time for passion projects or self-care? You are not alone!
In today’s episode, I share why making time to prioritize yourself is serving your family. We'll explore how taking care of your own needs can lead to better quality family time and stronger relationships. When you start planning for personal growth, you will find that you become more organized in other parts of your life too. Not to mention you are setting a positive example for your children when they see you life-crafting to find purpose or learn skills.
Timestamps:
(00:00): Teaser
(03:03): Excuses we give ourselves
(05:29): Develop a growth mindset
(06:13): 1. Your family needs you to be healthy
(07:36): 2. Having time to focus on you will improve the quality of your family time
(08:59): 3. Planning personal time helps you organize other areas of life
(10:22): 4. Your individuality will shine through
(11:53): 5. You are setting an example for your children
(13:25): When in doubt, gather data
(15:29): Re-cap
If you’re ready to prioritize yourself and positively impact your family, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
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// Grow Your Individuality While Prioritizing Family Time //