Take Ownership of Your Work-Life Balance in 2026

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking directly to the working mom who’s thinking, “I cannot do another year like this.” We’re diving into what it really looks like to take back ownership of your life in 2026, not through hustle or perfect systems, but through three grounded shifts that bring clarity, confidence, and control. If you want next year to feel calmer, more intentional, and less reactive, this episode will help you see exactly where to start and what to stop tolerating 

Topics in this episode: 

• Taking full ownership of how 2026 feels instead of blaming circumstances 
• Getting clear on what actually matters to you in this season of motherhood and work 
• Learning how to redirect unhelpful inner dialogue and choose more supportive thoughts 
• Focusing only on what you can control and letting go of the rest 
• Making your yes and no intentional so your calendar reflects your real priorities 

Show Notes & References:   

• Boundaries & Balance Holiday Strategy Call:  
• www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/boundaries-and-balance-session  
• Discover all the details about Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced 
• Ready to explore if it’s right for you? Book your free discovery call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call 
• You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here:  
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg