Today, I’m bringing back a conversation that feels especially relevant right now, in that quiet space between Christmas and New Year’s when reflection can quickly turn into self-judgment. I share a very real moment when my own “I should be further ahead” thoughts showed up, even as a coach who teaches this work, and walk you through the exact tools I use to redirect not-enough thinking. This episode is grounding, practical, and a powerful reminder that balance isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to come back to sufficiency and presence again and again.

Topics in this episode:

1. Why “I should be further ahead” is one of the most common not-enough thoughts for ambitious working moms
2. How not-enough thinking shows up in your body, mood, and behavior (even when you don’t realize it)
3. The difference between immobilizing yourself and overdoing it when self-doubt kicks in
4. Seven practical strategies to redirect not-enough thoughts in real time
5. How to anchor into sufficiency, presence, and satisfaction instead of comparison and self-judgment

Show Notes & References:

1. Episode 12 – Enoughness:
2. https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2021/6/7/enoughness
3. Episode 116 – Balancing ambition with enoughness:
4. https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/podcast/2023/6/5/balancing-ambition-with-feeling-enough-with-misty-dykema
5. Book a free breakthrough call here:
6. https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book
7. Boundaries & Balance Holiday Strategy Call:
8. www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/boundaries-and-balance-session
9. Discover all the details about Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
10. You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here:
11. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg