You’re Not Behind: Why January Feels Hard for Mum Business Owners
Mon Jan 19 2026
That Behind Feeling? Let’s Talk About It.
Ever feel like everyone else has kicked into full work mode…while you’re still juggling kids, snacks, uniforms, camps, activities, and a half-working brain?
That tight chest a sprinkle of low-grade panic. That rather annoying thought loop of “I should be further ahead by now.”
This episode is your permission slip to stop beating yourself up.
Because that “behind” feeling?
It’s not a sign you are failing or lazy and I promise it’s not a personal flaw.
It’s a split-season of capacity and once you see it clearly, everything changes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why feeling behind is a feeling, not a fact
How shame sneaks in when we compare mismatched seasons
What “split attention season” actually means for mums in business
Why focus follows capacity (not the other way around)
How to use January for preparation, not pressure
What phased momentum looks like for real-life business owners
Simple ways to calm the comparison spiral and reclaim your energy
What we cover in this episode
Why January is not the starting line we think it is
The emotional sabotage of comparing yourself to people with totally different realities
How to plan now so execution feels lighter (and faster) later
Using low-brain tasks and idea parking to protect your future self
Choosing calm instead of letting the internet dictate your pace
Setting a clear restart date so you can stop feeling “in limbo”
Your reminder (because it matters):
You are not late. There is no race. And there is no universal start line.
You’re not behind; you're in a split season of capacity. And once you plan for that, everything feels lighter.
👉 Ready for your next step?
✔ Subscribe / Follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next
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You don’t need to push harder. You need a plan that matches your season.
Stay moxie. 💛
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That Behind Feeling? Let’s Talk About It. Ever feel like everyone else has kicked into full work mode…while you’re still juggling kids, snacks, uniforms, camps, activities, and a half-working brain? That tight chest a sprinkle of low-grade panic. That rather annoying thought loop of “I should be further ahead by now.” This episode is your permission slip to stop beating yourself up. Because that “behind” feeling? It’s not a sign you are failing or lazy and I promise it’s not a personal flaw. It’s a split-season of capacity and once you see it clearly, everything changes. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why feeling behind is a feeling, not a fact How shame sneaks in when we compare mismatched seasons What “split attention season” actually means for mums in business Why focus follows capacity (not the other way around) How to use January for preparation, not pressure What phased momentum looks like for real-life business owners Simple ways to calm the comparison spiral and reclaim your energy What we cover in this episode Why January is not the starting line we think it is The emotional sabotage of comparing yourself to people with totally different realities How to plan now so execution feels lighter (and faster) later Using low-brain tasks and idea parking to protect your future self Choosing calm instead of letting the internet dictate your pace Setting a clear restart date so you can stop feeling “in limbo” Your reminder (because it matters): You are not late. There is no race. And there is no universal start line. You’re not behind; you're in a split season of capacity. And once you plan for that, everything feels lighter. 👉 Ready for your next step? ✔ Subscribe / Follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next ✔ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook — and submit a question for an upcoming episode You don’t need to push harder. You need a plan that matches your season. Stay moxie. 💛