Have you ever caught yourself saying things like:"I'm just an anxious person.""I'm always behind.""I'm not organized.""I'm bad with money.""I'm the one who takes care of everyone else."What if those things aren't facts?What if they're simply stories you've told yourself for so long that they've become part of your identity?In this episode of Mom Maintenance, I explore how our brains take experiences, assign meaning to them, and slowly turn those meanings into beliefs about who we are. I'll share some of the stories I've carried throughout my own life and explain why becoming aware of them has completely changed the way I make decisions.Because sometimes the greatest limitations in our lives aren't our circumstances at all. They're the invisible rules we've created about who we're allowed to be.This week, I invite you to ask yourself one simple question:Who have I decided I am?You might be surprised by the answer.To find out if coaching is right for you go to Annastice.com

Have you ever stopped to wonder what's really driving your decisions?In this episode of Mom Maintenance, I share a realization that has been quietly changing the way I see my own life: scarcity.Not just not having enough money—but the fear that there will never be enough. Enough time. Enough energy. Enough patience. Enough opportunities. Enough of you.I'll share some stories from my childhood, how those experiences shaped the way my brain learned to see the world, and why I still catch myself making decisions from scarcity even though my circumstances have completely changed.This week, I invite you to become curious about the invisible beliefs that may be shaping your own life. Because awareness is often the first step toward lasting change.If this episode resonates with you and you'd like help identifying the thought patterns keeping you stuck, I'd love to meet with you. You can learn more about coaching or schedule a free consultation at annastice.com.

Have you ever spent days or even months trying to make the "right" decision?Should you volunteer? Change jobs? Quit something you've committed to? Start something new?So often we treat every decision like it will determine the rest of our lives. But what if most decisions aren't nearly as permanent as we think?In this episode, I share a simple framework from James Clear that completely changed the way I think about decision-making: Haircuts, Cats, and Tattoos. I also tell the story of one of the biggest decisions my family has ever made: selling our Crumbl stores and how I learned that sometimes the question isn't "What's the right decision?" but "How can I make this the right decision?"If you've been stuck overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for certainty before moving forward, this episode is for you.You don't have to predict the future to make a good decision. You just have to trust that, with God's help, you'll be able to handle whatever comes next.If you'd like help learning to trust yourself, quiet the overthinking, and move forward with confidence, I'd love to help. Schedule a free coaching consultation at annastice.com.

Who decided who you are?Most of us carry around stories we've been telling ourselves for years:I'm not a good mom. I'm not disciplined. I'm not fun. I'm just a stay-at-home mom. I'm not capable.The problem is, after telling ourselves those stories long enough, we stop questioning them. We mistake them for facts.In this episode, I share some of the stories I've believed about myself—from feeling completely unqualified to manage a Crumbl store to believing I wasn't a "fun mom" because I parent differently than other women I admire.What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't your circumstances... but the meaning you've attached to them?I hope this episode helps you recognize the stories you've been believing and reminds you that you don't have to keep living inside one that makes you smaller.💛 Learn more about coaching at annastice.com

We've all done it."I'll feel better when the kids are out of diapers.""When summer gets here.""When life slows down."But have you ever noticed that you get to the next season...and you're still stressed?In this episode, I'm talking about a powerful quote from James Clear and why so many moms feel stuck waiting for a better life. The truth is, every season of motherhood comes with its own challenges. The diapers disappear, but the worries don't.The problem isn't that motherhood isn't hard. It is.But sometimes we're waiting for a change in circumstances when what really needs to change is the way we're thinking about those circumstances.If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll feel better when..." this episode is for you.Take ten minutes to take care of your brain. ❤️Learn more about coaching at annastice.com

Why does people pleasing feel so exhausting?It's not just because you're doing too much. It's because you're spending your life trying to manage something you don't have access to: other people's thoughts.In this episode of Mom Maintenance, I share how years of trying to be the "good girl" left me disconnected from myself, constantly guessing what everyone else thought of me, and afraid to disappoint anyone. We'll talk about why people pleasing creates anxiety, resentment, and insecurity—and why the solution isn't getting everyone to approve of you.If you've ever replayed conversations, worried someone was upset with you, or said yes when you desperately wanted to say no, this episode is for you.It's time to stop trying to read minds and start trusting yourself.Listen in for a short pep talk that will help you feel a little lighter and a lot more connected to who you really are.To find out how you can get one on one coaching, go to annastice.com⁠

Why does motherhood feel so heavy sometimes?What if it’s not just the endless responsibilities… but the constant belief that you’re failing at them?In this episode of Mom Maintenance, I’m talking about the invisible “shoulds” moms carry around every day, the comparison traps that make us feel like we’re never enough, and why guilt may not actually be helping us become better mothers at all.If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing your kids, falling behind, or missing motherhood while trying desperately to do it “right,” this episode is for you.

Feeling overwhelmed as a mom doesn’t always come from your life being “too much.” Sometimes it comes from the constant pressure, guilt, and thoughts running through your mind all day long.In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing my own story — from becoming the mom I always dreamed of being… to feeling crushed by the fear that I was never doing enough.I talk about:the invisible “good mom” expectations so many women carryhow overwhelm and anxiety quietly took over my lifewhat changed when I discovered coaching and thought workand why I created Mom Maintenance to help other overwhelmed moms experience the same transformationIf you’ve ever felt like you’re failing, behind, emotionally exhausted, or constantly questioning yourself… this episode is for you.You are not broken.Your brain just needs maintenance.Learn more about coaching or book a free consultation at:AnnaStice.com

Are your goals motivating you… or quietly making you feel like a failure?In this episode of Mom Maintenance, we talk about why so many moms use goals as evidence that they’re not enough — and how to stop turning growth into self-criticism.Because goals were meant to guide you, not shame you.

So many moms believe being a good mom means being patient all the time, keeping everything together, never needing help, and handling motherhood perfectly.But that standard is impossible — and exhausting.In this episode, we talk about the lie that good moms do it all flawlessly, and what actually makes a good mother instead.Spoiler: it’s not perfection.It’s apologizing after hard moments, learning as you go, asking for help, taking care of yourself, and continuing to show up with love.Your kids do not need a perfect mom.They need a real one.If you’ve been measuring yourself by an impossible standard, you need to listen to this episode.