Below, you’ll find the show notes for Episode 057 of The Made by Motherhood Podcast. The Made by Motherhood Podcast is a warm, encouraging space for moms building businesses while raising families — with gentle guidance for business, home, and motherhood. Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or subscribe anywhere podcasts are available.

Motherhood has a way of teaching us how to slow down, even when the world is rushing ahead.

If you’ve ever looked at another business owner’s highlight reel and thought, I should be further along by now, you’re not alone. That quiet pressure to “catch up” is something so many moms in business feel — and it’s one of the biggest sources of stress and self-doubt for entrepreneurs who are also raising little ones.

But here’s the truth: the idea of catching up is an illusion. There is no finish line. There’s only your timeline — the one that fits your family, your values, and your current season of motherhood.

The Illusion of “Behind”

The feeling of being behind often comes from comparison. We scroll, we watch, we measure. But what we forget is that everyone’s circumstances are different. No one has the same 24 hours, the same childcare setup, or the same energy levels day to day.

When we compare our progress to someone else’s, we lose sight of what’s possible for our lives. We start to chase someone else’s version of success instead of defining our own.

Your pace isn’t a problem. It’s a reflection of your priorities, and that’s something to be proud of.

Focus on Alignment, Not Acceleration

When we think about growth, we often think faster equals better. But real growth — sustainable, peaceful, meaningful growth — comes from alignment.

Ask yourself:

• What matters most to me in this season?
• What feels good and doable right now?
• What can I release to create space for what’s next?

When you make decisions from alignment, not urgency, you create lasting momentum. You stop rushing toward success and start building a business that feels like home.

Progress That Fits Your Life

Progress in motherhood might look different than it used to, and that’s okay.

It looks like working during nap time, dreaming up ideas while folding laundry, or taking slower, more intentional steps forward. It might look smaller from the outside, but it’s deeper and wiser on the inside.

Motherhood teaches us to prioritize, to pivot, and to persevere… and those lessons are what make your business more resilient and thoughtful than ever before.

Embracing Seasons of Growth and Rest

Every business has seasons, and so does every mom.

There are times for planting: creating, experimenting, learning.
There are times for harvest: launching, celebrating, sharing your work.
And there are times for rest: refilling your energy and preparing for what’s next.

You need all three. You can’t rush through rest and expect to thrive. Each season serves a purpose — and motherhood has a beautiful way of reminding us when to pause and when to grow.

You’re Already Doing Enough

The quiet, consistent work you do — even in short bursts between nap times and school pick-ups — matters. Every email, every idea, every act of courage adds up. You don’t need to do more to prove your worth. You just need to keep showing up: gently, steadily, and in your own way. Because your path isn’t meant to look like anyone else’s. It’s meant to fit the life you’re creating, one day, one choice, and one step at a time.

A Gentle Reminder

You are not behind. You are becoming. Every season of motherhood brings its own lessons and pace, and your business is allowed to move right alongside it.

You were made by motherhood, and you were made to grow at your own beautiful pace.