Your Sanity Called...We Answered 💡

Ladies! 

Did you see the news lately? There has been a wave of articles this month about women and the workforce—and the numbers are telling. Between January and June 2025, moms dropped out of the labor force at the fastest pace in years.

The Numbers: Over 212,000 women walked away from jobs this year while 44,000 men strolled in.

Why? The usual suspects—sky-high childcare costs, the impossible juggle of work and family, those “we need you back in the office” mandates, and the quiet rollback of flexibility. 

The message between the lines? We’re not “opting out” because we can’t hack it—we’re tapping out because the system wasn’t built for us to thrive in the first place.

This month, we’re digging into the conversation and sharing real-world ways to make it work as a working mom – without losing your mind!

 This week in The CARRY™ ALL, we’re talking about:

• 🧠  How to Stay at Work and Stay Sane

• 👩🏻‍💻 Redefining ‘Enough’ as a Working Mom

• 💡 3-2-1 Reset: Your Daily Sanity Hack

THE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣

1️⃣ 🧠 How to Stay at Work and Stay Sane

Working as a mom is hard—and the stats back it up. The Washington Post and Time report that being a working mom doesn’t work. And if you’ve lived it, you know exactly why—feeling stretched to the limit, juggling a million responsibilities, and wondering if leaving is the only option.

But what if you want to make it work? The good news: there are ways to stay in the workforce without sacrificing your sanity.

Here are 3 quick highlights to help you do just that:

• Need help negotiating a flexible schedule? Check out this article!

• Feeling your mental health struggle as a working mom? Scroll to the bottom of this post for tips on prioritizing your well-being.

• Looking for strategies to navigate work-home boundaries? Read this.

Remember: small changes can make a big difference!  It’s not about doing it all—it’s about finding what actually works for you.

2️⃣  👩🏻‍💻 Redefining ‘Enough’ as a Working Mom

Let’s be real—trying to do everything perfectly at work, at home, and everywhere in between? We’re tired just thinking about that. What if we gave ourselves permission to redefine what “enough” actually means? Spoiler: it’s not a spotless house, a flawless report, or being at every single soccer game. In fact, therapists will say it’s good to miss some soccer games!

Chances are, you’re not conquering it all in a day—and that’s okay. Celebrate the little wins: finishing that presentation, having one meaningful moment with your kiddo, or even just sneaking in a quiet five minutes for yourself. Those tiny victories stack up, and giving yourself credit for what you can control is a secret to feeling less stressed and more… well, human.

3️⃣ 💡3-2-1 Reset: Your Daily Sanity Hack

Before you log off each workday, give future-you a boost with these three simple steps:

 📝 Write 3 must-do tasks for tomorrow. Get it out of your brain and onto a place you can pick up first thing.

 🧹 Tidy 2 key spots (desk + one home area you see first thing in the morning).

☕ Do 1 thing just for you (tea, stretch, 5-min walk). A tiny mental reset each day.

Tiny moves. Big impact. You’ll find that work will stop bleeding into home, home stops taking up as much brain space, and you get a little daily sanity boost. Try all three this week, or pick one 3-2-1 option to start with, and add the others gradually in the weeks to come!

📰 IN THE NEWS

The Mental Load Is Real—and the Toll Is Showing

A recent study found the number of moms rating their mental health as “excellent” has dropped from 38% to just 26% in the last seven years. Actress Keke Palmer recently shared her perspective, saying, “Moms shouldn’t feel guilty for working—especially in this economy… it takes a village.” Read more about her insights in this Business Insider article. If you relate to this, share your story in the comment section at the bottom! 

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT 🤎

for working moms with older children

Do you have a teen heading into the final stretch of high school? Feeling that tug of “Have I done enough to get them ready before they fly the nest?” You’re not alone. We thought of a few key areas to help you launch them well:

• ⏰ Time Management: Let them own their schedules.

• 💸 Money Skills: Budgeting, saving, smart spending.

• 🗣 Speak Up: Teach self-advocacy with teachers and employers. Don’t intervene.

• 🛠 Problem-Solving: Let them navigate challenges (with backup if needed).

• 🧘‍♀️ Self-Care: Sleep, breaks, and routines matter more than ever.

💡 Mom Tip: Step back, guide, don’t micromanage. We know, it’s easier said than done. Growing in their independence now = less stress for you later. When we continue to rescue them, what we’re essentially telling them is “you’re not capable”.  Let them struggle. It’s tough, but we’re with you!

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