In this episode of the Flourish Academy Podcast, Heather Lahtinen addresses an issue for many working moms: mom guilt. Heather dives into a recent client dilemma, where a photographer struggled with the choice between attending a key industry event and spending time with her children. She shares practical strategies for overcoming these challenges, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and debunking the myth that you can’t excel in both your business and family life. Tune in to learn how to make empowered decisions, manage mom guilt, and create a balanced, fulfilling life.

Show Notes:

• Recent client’s struggle with balancing a key industry event and family time.
• How value conflicts create stress and the pitfalls of black-and-white thinking.
• Strategies for reconciling business goals with family life, including prioritizing values and challenging irrational thoughts.
• Personal experience of balancing family and personal values with work commitments.
• Encouragement to embrace both business and family roles, and a reminder to challenge guilt-driven thinking.

Mom Guilt: Causes & 13 Tips for Overcoming

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