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Back to EpisodesHow I Set Myself Up for a Strong Year as a Mom in Business (Before Touching My To-Do List)
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In this New Year–energy episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura Sinclair shares how she sets herself up for a strong, sustainable year before diving into goals, plans, or productivity. This conversation is not about hustling harder or optimizing your to-do list — it’s about supporting yourself as a mom and business owner so your business stops running you. Drawing on lessons from past burnout, Laura walks through five foundational practices that help create a year that feels lighter, more intentional, and more aligned — even when life inevitably throws curveballs.
In this episode you will hear:
00:00 – Why a strong year starts before your to-do list
01:58 – Deciding how you want your days to feel
03:05 – Asking: what do I want more of — and less of — this year?
03:47 – Cleaning up mental clutter before adding anything new
04:12 – Closing open loops and unfinished decisions
04:46 – Setting personal non-negotiables early (and communicating them)
05:38 – Creating stability instead of rigidity
06:41 – Why your routines must work even when life is chaotic
07:10 – Committing to showing up when it feels uncomfortable
08:02 – Why a strong year isn’t about doing more
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