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29th Oct 2024

93. Why Smart Moms Still Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)

Are you constantly wondering why you keep falling into the same patterns (like procrastination, saying YES when you want to say no or even overthinking)...even though you "know better"? 

In this episode, we dive deep into the science of self-sabotage and why even the most self-aware moms find themselves stuck in these cycles.

🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The surprising truth about why self-sabotage isn't a character flaw
  • 10 distinct patterns holding smart moms back (and how to spot them)
  • Why willpower and "knowing better" aren't enough to create change
  • A powerful framework for breaking free from self-sabotaging behaviors

Featured Personal Story:
The Bounce House Moment - Learn how a simple afternoon decision revealed a common pattern of self-sabotage that many working moms face, and the simple shift that can transform these moments.

Key Insights:

  • How neural pathways keep us stuck in old patterns
  • The connection between childhood protection and adult self-sabotage
  • Why society's expectations of mothers reinforce these patterns

The 10 Saboteurs Revealed:
✓ The Judge: Your inner critic
✓ The Avoider: The procrastination master
✓ The Controller: The perfectionist
✓ The Hyper-achiever: The constant doer
And six more crucial patterns affecting mothers today

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Tags: mom life, self sabotage, personal development, working mom, mom guilt, positive intelligence, mindset, parenting tips, mom coach, life coach




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Beyond Awareness: Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing
Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing
Beyond Awareness (formerly Journal Entries) is for successful women in leadership and business who know exactly what they need to do but can't make themselves do it.

You know you need to prioritize yourself, delegate more, set boundaries, stop bringing work home. You've tried therapy, coaching, retreats. You know the solution - but you either can't follow through, or when you DO, it doesn't stick.

Host Samantha Hawley helps business owners and executives earning $100k+ excavate the root beliefs underneath the execution gap. Why do you keep not doing the thing? Why doesn't it feel better when you do? Using strategic journaling and emotional excavation, we go beyond awareness into why you're actually stuck in the pattern.

This isn't about more tactics or tips. This is about understanding why awareness isn't enough and what actually needs to shift for you to change.

You'll hear about: decision fatigue, why you can't prioritize yourself, nervous system regulation, being present with your kids, root cause of overwhelm, why boundaries don't stick, self-sabotage patterns, and how your internal state impacts everything.

Perfect for: Female CFOs, VPs, directors, executives, business owners, and women in leadership who are tired of knowing what's wrong but not being able to change it.
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