Are you listening to this episode while simultaneously checking emails, making mental to-do lists, or feeling guilty that you're not doing enough? You're not alone! 🌟

In this powerful episode, I'm diving deep into why high-achieving working moms stay stuck in burnout cycles — even when they're succeeding by everyone else's standards — and helping YOU break through this burnout trap!

• Discover the surprising way hyper-achieving might be holding you back from what you truly want
• Identify your hidden fears about worth and identity that drive burnout cycles
• Redefine success based on internal fulfillment rather than external validation

1. Think about the last three times you pushed yourself to achieve more even though you were already exhausted. What exact thoughts were running through your mind in those moments?
2. What are you afraid would happen if you scaled back your achievements to prioritize your wellbeing? What part of your identity feels threatened by slowing down?
3. If your worth was completely separate from your achievements, what would success actually look like for you at work and at home? How would tomorrow be different?

Many of my clients were caught in cycles of proving themselves—trying to be the perfect mom, perfect employee climbing the corporate ladder, or never ruffling feathers—while missing what they truly wanted: acceptance, less pressure, and a feeling of ease and confidence regardless of what they're achieving.

It's time to finally start living a life you love!

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Remember: true success includes your wellbeing, not just your achievements.

I'll meet you back here next week with another 5-minute journal prompt flow to help you trust yourself and create the life you actually want!

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You know that moment when you're frantically getting everyone out the door while your 7-year-old suddenly can't find their favorite shirt, your partner hasn't noticed the lunch boxes still need packing, and your work phone is already pinging with messages? That's not just chaos—it's a neurological perfect storm. Your cortisol is peaking, your executive function is overwhelmed, and your brain is desperately seeking control. No wonder you snap.

In this tactical finale of our Let Them Theory series, I'm giving you specific scripts, science-backed strategies, and real solutions for applying Mel Robbins' viral concept during your most triggering moments as a working mom.

• The Morning Rush Revolution: Why your brain is biologically wired for control during mornings and the 3-step approach that transforms chaos into calm—without requiring everyone to magically cooperate. Learn the science-backed "Let Them" technique actually builds stronger emotional regulation in your children while preserving your energy.
• The 5-Minute Work-Home Transition Ritual: Discover why women experience 30% more cognitive role transitions than men and how to consciously shift from your work mindset to your home presence without depleting yourself. I'll share the exact practice that helps my clients (and Mindy Kaling!) break free from constantly checking work emails and finally be present with their family.
• The Partnership Dynamic Shift: Learn communication scripts that create alignment without micromanagement, plus research-backed insights on addressing genuinely unfair household labor division. I'll reveal how my client Brittany transformed her relationship by breaking the "borrowed worthiness" cycle that had her walking on eggshells around her partner.

Plus, my signature 30-Second Reset technique that neurologically rewires your brain for greater calm and presence the moment you feel triggered to control a situation.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a practical toolbox for those moments when your energy gets hijacked by others, allowing you to move through your day with confidence instead of control.

Imagine six months from now—lighter mornings, more fulfilling work hours, and precious evening moments actually spent connecting rather than correcting.

This isn't about adding another technique to your already overflowing plate. It's about removing the exhausting pattern that's been draining you for years.

• Calm Mind Blueprint: My 5-day journaling challenge to break free from control patterns & overwhelm, with daily prompts and voice guidance via private podcast. www.samanthahawley.com/calm-mimd-pod
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This episode is perfect for the working mom who's exhausted from trying to control everything and everyone—from chaotic mornings to misaligned partnerships. Ready to reclaim the energy you're wasting on trying to manage everyone else? This is your permission slip to let them...and finally focus on you.

Are you exhausted from trying to control (or manage) everyone and everything around you? That's so easy to do with all of our career & motherhood responsibilities. We think: if only everyone complied, they'd all be happier and everything would go so much smoother!

In this quick journaling session, we're applying Mel Robbins' viral "Let Them Theory" specifically to your life as a busy, overwhelmed, working mom.

If you find yourself constantly drained by trying to manage your boss's expectations, your partner's household contributions, and your children's behavior all at once - these prompts will help you reclaim your energy and focus on what you actually can control.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to identify where your precious energy is being wasted
• A permission slip framework that changes your relationship with control
• How to create boundaries that actually work (without trying to control others)

Journal Prompts Included:

1. Think of one relationship or situation that consistently drains your energy. What specific expectation do you have that isn't being met? Now complete this phrase: "If I truly let them be who they are in this situation, I could redirect my energy toward..."
2. Write yourself a permission slip that begins with "I give myself permission to let them..." followed by the specific behavior you're trying to control. Then add "And instead, I will..." with one small concrete action that serves your wellbeing.
3. Identify one area where you've been trying to control others rather than setting a boundary. Write down: What I've been trying to change + What I can actually control + The exact words I'll use to express my boundary.

Resources Mentioned:

• FREE Calm Mind Blueprint: My 5-day journaling challenge to go from overwhelm to inner peace, with daily prompts and voice guidance via private podcast. Click here to start: www.samanthahawley.com/calm-mind-podcast

This episode is perfect for the working mom who's tired of giving her limited energy to fights she can't win. Give yourself these 5 minutes to remember that letting them be who they are doesn't mean giving up your power - it means reclaiming it.

Stay tuned for Part 3 next week (Tuesday!) where we'll apply this theory to your most triggering moments:

1. the morning rush when you're trying to get ready while simultaneously make lunches and put the kids' shoes on
2. work-to-home transition,
3. and partner expectations

It's going to be JUICY!!