We all know that nagging feeling—being at work wishing we were home with the kids, then being home thinking about everything we need to do for work.

That constant tug-of-war can leave us feeling like we’re not giving enough to any part of our lives. It’s called Mum Guilt—and while it’s common, it’s not unavoidable.

It is possible to:

• Regain control of your week… and your life!
• Remove the feelings of guilt, stress, and chaos that are weighing on you.
• Create and action a weekly schedule that brings you joy.
• Find time for the things that matter most to you.

Three children later and I now have a solid checklist of 5 things I revisit whenever I feel Mum Guilt creeping in:

1. Track your time. (You’re spending more time with your kids than you think!)
2. Plan your time. (Create an ideal week worth getting out of bed for.)
3. Make the little things special. (Family breakfast can be just as special as dinner.)
4. Have love rituals. (Do things weekly that create lasting memories.)
5. Cut yourself some slack. (You’re doing better than you think!)

I’ve created a free download that takes a deeper dive into each of these 5 steps. Sign up to receive it, including a time tracking template to help align your days with your priorities.

I find these 5 steps simple and effective—and I hope they help you ditch Mum Guilt too.

If making more time for yourself feels indulgent or adds guilt, think of it as modeling the life you want your children to have. As Glennon Doyle says in Untamed: “Motherhood is about modeling, not martyring.”

My 5 recommended resources to get you started:

• Rachel Hollis RISE Podcast
• Brené Brown + Glennon Doyle on Unlocking Us
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Untamed by Glennon Doyle
• The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight

Mum Guilt Be Gone!

And speaking of which, I’ll be running my signature Time Management Program, Guilt Be Gone, in early January to help us start the New Year strong. It runs over two nights—January 12 and 13—with just 12 spots available. Registration is now open!