Hi Reader,
If you’ve started thinking about going back to work and suddenly felt discouraged or unsure, you’re not alone.
A lot of stay-at-home moms hit this moment where they realize they might not be able (or even want) to jump straight back into the exact role they had before kids. And that realization can bring up way more emotion than expected.
In this week’s Back to Work episode, I talk about why this phase feels so heavy and how to move through it without beating yourself up.
Here are three things moms often struggle with at this stage:
- Feeling behind or like their experience doesn’t “count” anymore
- Judging themselves for not being where they thought they’d be
- Feeling stuck because the next step isn’t clear
And here are three simple ways to approach it differently:
- Embrace that your life IS different now
- Focus on building momentum, not perfection
- Use a “right now role” as a stepping stone, not a setback
This episode is all about easing back in, rebuilding confidence, and trusting that you're not doing this wrong; even if it looks different than you imagined.
If this process feels confusing, heavy, or harder than you expected, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. You can sign up for my newsletter for weekly insights, and if personalized feedback would be helpful, try a free resume audit.
I'm here to help 😊
In your corner, always,
Carrie
