The 5-Minute Habit That Makes Juggling Work and Motherhood Feel Easier

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<p><strong>Ready for a career that fits who you are now? </strong>Join my 30-day Career Pivot Challenge, starting 17th November 2026. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s possible and turn your next move into a practical plan. <a href="https://course.motherkind.co/your-next-move-waitlist"><strong>Join the waitlist</strong></a> for first access and 30% off.</p><p>Does it feel like you're constantly juggling work, childcare, the mental load and everything else on your never-ending to-do list?</p><p>As the summer holidays begin, many mothers find themselves trying to balance work alongside having the children at home, leaving them feeling stretched, overwhelmed and like they're constantly falling behind.</p><p>In this Motherkind Moment, entrepreneur, writer and mum of four Rachael Twumasi-Corson shares why work-life balance isn't actually the goal—and what to aim for instead.</p><p>She introduces her simple 5-4-3-2-1 planning method, a practical daily tool that helps you prioritise what matters most, reduce overwhelm and create more harmony between work, motherhood and your own wellbeing.</p><p>If you've been feeling like you're spinning too many plates, this conversation will leave you with a fresh perspective and one practical habit you can start using today.</p><p><strong>💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why work-life balance often leaves mothers feeling like they're failing</p></li><li><p>The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony</p></li><li><p>How the 5-4-3-2-1 planning method can reduce overwhelm</p></li><li><p>Why scheduling your priorities is more effective than reacting to everyone else's</p></li><li><p>Simple ways to create more time for yourself without guilt</p></li></ul><p><strong>Watch every full episode on </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Zoe-Blaskey"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> and subscribe.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Loved this episode?</strong></p><p>Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lie-of-work-life-balance-and-what-actually/id1295306961?i=1000703830569">The Lie of Work-Life Balance (And What Actually Works) with Rachael Twumasi-Corson</a></p><p><strong>Feeling like you’re carrying it all? </strong><a href="https://course.motherkind.co/mental-load-podcast-cheat-sheet">Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet</a> and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.</p><p><strong>Connect with Zoe:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Follow Zoe on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoeblaskey/">Instagram</a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelevings/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@zoeblaskeymotherkind?lang=en">TikTok</a></p></li><li><p>Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherkind-happiest-fulfilled-empowering-podcast/dp/0008650829/ref=zg_bsnr_g_books_d_sccl_2/260-9943622-5435716?psc=1">'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:</strong></p><p>Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at <a href="http://wildnutrition.com/motherkind">wildnutrition.com/motherkind</a>. Ts and Cs apply.</p>