Do you feel guilty resting—even when you’re exhausted? Do you end the day feeling like you did everything… yet still fell short? Are the “shoulds” stealing your peace—and your time?

If that sounds familiar, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

So many moms don’t struggle with motivation or discipline—we struggle with the nonstop mental noise of shoulds:

• You should do more

• You should handle this better

• You should be able to keep it all together

In today’s episode, I’m exposing 5 hidden habits that quietly keep moms stuck in guilt, overwhelm, and decision fatigue—and showing you how to break free without blowing up your life or adding more to your plate.

We’ll talk about:

• Why letting every “should” run the show drains your time and confidence

• How over-explaining your decisions reinforces guilt

• The boundary mistake that keeps moms overextended

• Why putting yourself last isn’t sustainable (or necessary)

• And the mindset shift every mom needs to stop comparing her capacity to someone else’s season

You’ll walk away with:

• Permission to question the invisible rulebook you’ve been living by

• Simple language to make decisions without guilt

• Practical boundary shifts that actually work in real life

• A reminder that your capacity is not a moral issue—it’s information

If you’re a mom of tweens or teens who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed by expectations, or stuck in the “shoulds,” this episode is for you.

Ready to stop carrying the weight of guilt and start choosing yourself with confidence? Press play. Believing the BEST is yet to come! xo Sarah

If you’ve been putting your dreams or self-care on hold, I help moms create a real-life balance plan inside my 1:1 coaching. We uncover pockets of time, prioritize what matters, and make it happen without guilt or overwhelm. [Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Session — LINK]

Do you feel like you can’t take a moment for yourself without feeling guilty? Do you wonder how to pursue a small dream or self-care practice without disrupting your family’s routine? Have you tried to “find time” for yourself but end up exhausted and frustrated?

In this episode, I’ll show you how to reclaim tiny pockets of time for self-care or personal goals, fit them seamlessly into your life, and do it without stealing from your family or feeling guilty.

You’ll learn:

• How to use tiny 10–20 minute windows for self-care that actually stick

• How to choose a dream or practice that fits your current life, not some ideal schedule

• How to communicate small shifts to your family so everyone adapts easily

• The practical steps I used to reclaim my time and still show up fully as a mom

By the end, you’ll walk away with actionable, realistic ways to prioritize yourself while still being present for your kids.

Action Step: Identify one 10–20 minute block this week. Decide what self-care or small goal you’ll pursue during that time. Tell your family why it matters, and notice how it shifts your energy and focus.

If you’ve been putting your dreams or self-care on hold, I help moms create a real-life balance plan inside my 1:1 coaching. We uncover pockets of time, prioritize what matters, and make it happen without guilt or overwhelm. [Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Session — LINK]

Join our Facebook community for moms of tweens & teens prioritizing their time, sharing wins, and supporting each other.

If you’re tired of feeling stretched, scattered, and responsible for everything, this episode is your reset. I’m breaking down one time management strategy that helps overwhelmed midlife moms create breathing room, make confident decisions, and finally feel in control of their days again. You’ll learn how to choose one clear focus, connect it to a meaningful WHY, and build rhythms that reduce decision fatigue — all without adding more to your already full plate. If you’ve been carrying the mental load alone, this is the clarity and calm you’ve been craving. Cheering you on! xo, Sarah _____________________________________________________ About Your Host: Sarah Colbert is the voice behind Midlife Unscripted, a podcast for moms navigating the shifting seasons of motherhood. A former journalist and mom of three teens, Sarah helps women rediscover purpose, peace, and confidence through honest stories, practical steps, and encouragement along the way.

Learn more at westmetromom.com/coaching or join the free community, Midlife Moms Connect, for additional encouragement and resources. Connect with Sarah at sarah@westmetromom.com