462: 3 Questions to Help You Grow This Year in Ways That Matter Most to You

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Cloud10

Kids & Family, Society & Culture, How To, Personal Journals, Education, Parenting

5 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

A few years ago, I was sitting in a coffee shop feeling completely overwhelmed by all the things I thought I should be doing better—as a mom, as a wife, in my work, in every area of my life. My brain was foggy, my to-do list felt impossible, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was failing at everything. So I grabbed a pen and started writing—and three questions emerged that helped me cut through the noise and get clear on what I truly valued, not what everyone else expected of me. In this episode, I'm re-airing that original conversation from January 2022, and then coming back at the end to share what's happened since—what worked, what didn't, and how I'm answering those same questions for 2026. This isn't about pressure or perfection. It's about growing in ways that align with YOUR values. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why you might be chasing growth without ever feeling successful—and how to fix that ✨ The uncomfortable question that instantly clarifies what truly matters to you ✨ How one small habit shift can create a ripple effect across your entire lifeIf you've been feeling like everyone else got a head start on 2026 except you, I hope this conversation reminds you that the right questions matter more than the perfect goals. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Motherhood Decluttered Sale! My Motherhood Decluttered course is $50 off through January 19th with code MOREJOY. New Years Reflections Worksheet: If you want a worksheet to go through these three questions for yourself, I created one for you. Print it off, grab a cozy drink, and spend 20 minutes getting clear on what you actually want this year, not what you think you're supposed to want. Flecks of Gold: Shop our Flecks of Gold New Year's Sale! Get 10% off with code NEWYEAR through Jan 12! Related Episodes: 410: Align Your Goal-Setting with Your Menstrual Cycle // April Davis of Haus of Vagina 011: Setting Goals without Sacrificing Sanity // Monica Packer of About Progress 214: Simple Tips to Create New Habits in the New Year // BJ FoggEpisode Sponsors: Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/3IN30. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/3IN30 and use code 3IN30. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course *** 00:00:00 Intro 08:17:00 One: What Small Habit? 11:44:00 Two: What Is Success? 17:40:00 Three: What If Only 3 Years? 27:59:26 Summary

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	I have to tell you, my first night using my new bed sheets from Bull and Branch, oh my goodness.
0:05.3	The moment I slid into bed, I actually sighed in delight. They were so soft, so breathable,
0:11.5	like my whole body could finally exhale. I hadn't realized how scratchy and worn my old
0:17.2	sheets had gotten until I felt the difference. And here's what surprised me most. They
0:22.3	haven't gotten scruffier over time. Bull and branch signature sheets are made to get softer with
0:27.2	every wash, which still kind of blows my mind. They're woven by artisans with the finest 100%
0:32.8	organic cotton. If you're running on fumes this January and winter feels impossibly long, your bed might be
0:39.2	the one place you can create real restoration, and you deserve that. Discover a softness beyond your
0:45.1	wildest dreams with Bowling Branch. Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at
0:51.0	bowl and branch.com slash 3 and 30 with code 3 and 30. That's
0:55.2	Bol and Branch, B-O-L-L-A-N-D branch.com slash 3-30, code 3-30 to unlock 15% off.
1:04.0	Exclusion supply. If you're starting 2026 carrying a bunch of expectations that don't
1:08.9	actually fit you, the kind that make you feel guilty
1:11.5	or resentful or just exhausted. I want to tell you about my motherhood decluttered course.
1:17.8	It's 10 short audio lessons, just two hours total, plus a workbook that walks you through
1:22.7	three simple steps. First, inventory all the expectations and mental load you're carrying in your
1:28.3	motherhood. Second, edit out what doesn't spark joy or match your values. And third, make room
1:34.5	for the things that actually matter to you and your family. I personally return to this work
1:39.7	every year because my life and seasons keep changing. This year, decluttering my motherhood helped me to let
1:45.9	go of screen time guilt with my son, set clearer boundaries around my work hours, and stop caring
1:51.6	about what other adults in my kids' lives think of my parenting decisions. This kind of mental
1:56.9	freedom is so rewarding. So if you're ready to declutter some of that overwhelm and start
	...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 13 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Cloud10, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Cloud10 and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.