Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
The flashlight effect: how to break free of negative mindset loops
10 Mar 2025
Follow the show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a game-changing tool to break free from negative mindset loops that keep you stressed, overwhelmed, and stuck in the “not enough” cycle. It’s called the Flashlight-Floodlight Effect, and it will shift how you see yourself, your work, and your life. I’m walking you through 3 real-life examples so you can apply this right away. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always behind, this episode is for you. Topics in this episode:How your brain traps you in stress and guilt Why shifting perspective changes everything Breaking free from burnout and overworking Setting boundaries without guilt A mindset challenge to try this week Show Notes & References:Join the Next Cohort of Ambitious and Balanced (starting in May): https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg Book a free breakthrough call here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Sign up to the email list (for free workshops & resources): https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/emaillist Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you listen to podcasts. Leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.
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