Energy + Hours (formerly Grow Like a Mother)
Your To-Do List Is a Lie: What Moms Really Need to Feel in Control Again
23 Jul 2025
If your days feel like a blur of tasks, to-dos, and mental juggling, and you still end up wondering where your time went, this episode is your reset.Today I sat down with Courtney Cecil, Fortune 50 culture leader and founder of the Working Moms Movement, to unpack why so many moms feel behind even when they're “getting stuff done.”From the invisible mental load to the pressure to do it all, Courtney breaks down what’s actually going on and how to shift into a more grounded, empowered approach to time.We talked about:Why your to-do list might be sabotaging your peace of mindThe difference between a “to-do list,” a “wish list,” and a “let-go list”How to stop writing down things you don’t even need to doWhat “time abundance” really looks like, and how to claim itWhether you’re deep in the mom hustle or just looking for a better way to manage your energy, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and more in control.About Courtney Cecil:Courtney Cecil – founder of Working Moms Movement – helps working moms go from stretched thin and stuck in their to-do list to in control and fully present for what matters at work, at home, and in their own lives. Through her proven system, she guides you from constantly juggling your to-do lists and mental load, to confidently owning your time and showing up for what matters most.She is also a speaker, published author, podcast host of The Life Management System for Working Moms, and serves as Head of Culture at a Fortune 50. She studied Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, is a proud wife and mom, and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Connect with Courtney:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement Website: https://workingmomsmovement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyca Resources Mentioned:FREE GUIDE: Reclaim Your Week by Simplifying Your To-Do List - https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/todo Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother
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