AP 728: Let’s Validate Why it Feels “Easier” to Not Take Time for Yourself || Growth Spurt

AP 728: Let’s Validate Why it Feels “Easier” to Not Take Time for Yourself || Growth Spurt

Author: Cloud10 October 16, 2025 Duration: 13:40
In this episode I'm exploring why self-care for mothers often feels like an impossible task. It's not a lack of self-compassion or personal development that's to blame, but the invisible labor—those daily habits and tasks that women silently shoulder. This understanding is crucial for self-improvement; it helps us identify how to stop being a perfectionist trying to manage everything perfectly. To truly embrace self care, and to feel happy in our lives, we need to share these responsibilities, allowing us the space for growth and fulfillment. Past episodes to support: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/how-to-have-more-fairness-in-housework-why-doing-so-dramatically-improves-your-relationships; https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-to-do-when-things-need-to-change-in-your-marriage  Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! More for Moms Conference (now a self-paced course!) Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Free DSL Training Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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