No 5am starts: How to make time for yourself as an overwhelmed mum
Mon Feb 02 2026
If you're a mum who feels like there is never any time left for you, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Reclaiming Mum, I'm sharing how I make time for myself as a self-employed mum of four while solo parenting, without waking up at 5am, following rigid routines, or pushing myself harder.
I talk honestly about why "just wake up earlier" doesn't work for overwhelmed mums, the hidden cost of always putting yourself last, and how reclaiming time is less about adding more to your day and more about letting go of what's draining you.
This episode is for mums who feel exhausted, overstimulated, and stretched thin, and who want to stop surviving and start feeling like themselves again, even in a very full season of life.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Why overwhelmed mums struggle to find time for themselves
The myth of needing more hours in the day
How to reclaim time without guilt, hustle, or burnout
Why small pockets of time matter more than perfect routines
How to stop the quiet self-abandonment so many mums live in
If you've ever thought, "I don't have time for myself," this episode will help you reframe that belief with compassion and realism.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Gentle Morning Self-Care For Busy Overwhelmed Mums
Jemma's website Jemma's Instagram
Join Jemma's email list for updates
✨ If you'd like extra support in this current season of motherhood, you can book a free 30-minute Breakthrough Call to explore what might work for you in a way that feels gentle and sustainable.
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If you're a mum who feels like there is never any time left for you, this episode is for you. In this episode of Reclaiming Mum, I'm sharing how I make time for myself as a self-employed mum of four while solo parenting, without waking up at 5am, following rigid routines, or pushing myself harder. I talk honestly about why "just wake up earlier" doesn't work for overwhelmed mums, the hidden cost of always putting yourself last, and how reclaiming time is less about adding more to your day and more about letting go of what's draining you. This episode is for mums who feel exhausted, overstimulated, and stretched thin, and who want to stop surviving and start feeling like themselves again, even in a very full season of life. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why overwhelmed mums struggle to find time for themselves The myth of needing more hours in the day How to reclaim time without guilt, hustle, or burnout Why small pockets of time matter more than perfect routines How to stop the quiet self-abandonment so many mums live in If you've ever thought, "I don't have time for myself," this episode will help you reframe that belief with compassion and realism. Links mentioned in this episode: Gentle Morning Self-Care For Busy Overwhelmed Mums Jemma's website Jemma's Instagram Join Jemma's email list for updates ✨ If you'd like extra support in this current season of motherhood, you can book a free 30-minute Breakthrough Call to explore what might work for you in a way that feels gentle and sustainable.