“Jess, I feel like I get the crumbs of you that are leftover at the end of the day.” Those were the words that I heard from my husband when I finally realized that I no longer could operate at the pace I was going. I was a workaholic and something had to change. ~ cue a year of self-reflection, Hustle Sanely 5, and a lot of cycle-breaking action ~ If you feel like you are working too much, or you would consider yourself a &quot;recovering workaholic&quot;, then this week&apos;s podcast episode is for you! I am sharing  5 habits and how you can implement them in your life TODAY so you can start living a more peacefully productive life. ✨ | MENTIONED | ⋒ <a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/2024'>Join the 2024 paper product waitlist</a> ⋒ <a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/blog/5-routines-keeping-me-sane-as-a-new-mom'>Podcast episode where I explain how I’m using batching working 3 days a week</a>⋒ <a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/thevault/p/hustle-sanely-template-hub-notion-templates'>Hustle Sanely Notion Templates</a> | RESOURCES | ⋒  <a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/blog/5-habits-for-recovering-workaholics'>This episode&apos;s blog post</a><a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/blog/thingsiamsayingnotothisyear'> </a> ⋒  <a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/shop'>Shop planners &amp; courses</a> ⋒  <a href='https://www.jessicamassey.com/handbook'>Get the Hustle Sanely Handbook</a> ⋒  Instagram: @jessmmassey &amp; @hustlesanely *some links may be affiliate links

197: What It’s Really Like Being a Working Mom

If you constantly feel spread too thin, your mind is always running through what needs to get done next, and you’re running on fumes by the time you get to the people you love...you're in the right place!Welcome to Hustle Sanely — a podcast about slowing down, letting go of the pressure to do it all, and making more room for what matters most. We're breaking up with hustle culture and building peacefully productive lives so we can pursue our goals without sacrificing our well-being in the process.I’m Jess Massey, a recovering workaholic who spent most of my 20s neglecting rest, hobbies, friendships, and other important parts of life in the name of making my goals happen. Hustle culture told me that was the way to succeed, and it eventually left me burned out with a life that looked good on paper but left me feeling unfulfilled (and rly, rly exhausted, lol).What started as my own journey out of burnout became a calling to help women steward their time and energy well, build routines that reflect their actual priorities, and create a life that feels as good as it looks.Around here, we talk about:🕊️ Peaceful productivity + intentional living: Practical tips for planning your time, honoring your capacity, creating sustainable routines, and making progress without running yourself into the ground🧸 Mindful motherhood: Honest conversations about motherhood, family rhythms, being present, and creating a home life that reflects what matters most to you📖 Books, life, and whatever else is on my mind: Because personal growth doesn't have to be so serious and I always want to leave room for good conversations, curiosity, and the occasional tangentNew episodes air every Tuesday so grab your coffee, settle in, and let's figure out how to build a life that supports the things we actually care about.