Hi Reader,
I was talking with someone recently who really wants to find a job… but keeps putting off the job search.
And honestly? I get it.
Looking for a job after being home with your kids can feel uncomfortable in ways that are hard to explain. You’re putting yourself out there again. You’re explaining your story. You’re meeting new people and being judged. That’s a lot for one nervous system.
So if you’ve been avoiding the process, I want you to know something important:
Avoiding things isn’t laziness.
It’s not a lack of discipline.
And it definitely doesn’t mean you don’t want it badly enough.
Avoiding is actually your brain trying to protect you.
When something feels risky or stressful, your brain pulls you away from it. The moment you stop doing the thing, you feel relief. Your brain goes, “Perfect. That worked.”
The problem is that relief isn’t progress.
Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about:
Confidence doesn’t come before action.
Confidence is built by taking action.
But you don’t always know which action to take first.
So if you’re thinking about going back to work and don’t know where to start, I created something specifically for you.
It’s called Start Here, a free, 10-minute strategic plan that walks you through the first four steps and gets you really clear on what action to take first when you're considering going back to work.
You can find it inside my Back to Work Community, where you can get tools, feedback, strategy, and guidance all designed to help you go back to work.
Right now this community is new so you can get lots of 1:1 attention from me, but that won’t last forever so take advantage now.
And if you join, tell me the number one thing you’ve been avoiding in your job search. We can tackle it together.
I can't wait to see you there.
In your corner, always,
Carrie
P.S. Know a mom who could benefit from this? A friend, neighbor, or former coworker? Please invite her. Every mom deserves support on this journey back to work.
