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2026 Isn’t a Reset. It’s a Decision. boundaries empowered motherhood identity maternal mental load personal authority self-respect the badass momifesto women’s leadership Jan 04, 2026

Every January, women are told to start over.

New goals.
New habits.
New systems.

As if a fresh calendar page magically fixes what was draining you the year before.

It doesn’t.

Because most moms don’t need a reset — they need clarity.

And clarity begins with one thing:

A decision about who you ...

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The Lie of “Balance”: What Moms Actually Need to Feel Human Again balance myth emotional labor mental load mom burnout motherhood the badass momifesto Dec 14, 2025

There’s a particular word that makes most moms roll their eyes so hard they see the back of their skull:

Balance.

As in…

“Just find more balance.”
“Maybe you need better balance between work and home.”
“You’re overwhelmed? Try balancing your schedule.”

Balance implies you’re doing something wron...

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