Money and Motherhood: How to Make More, Stress Less, and Enjoy What Matters Most

Are you a mom juggling the demands of raising your little one and trying to make ends meet? If you’ve ever found yourself torn between working more to ease financial stress and staying home to savor your child’s childhood, you’re not alone. It’s a delicate balance many moms struggle with.

In this episode, I’ll help you explore how to realign your relationship with money, make more without burning out, and create more space for the moments that matter most to you and your family. Let’s make more money, stress less, and create a life that feels nourishing and aligned with your values as a mother.

Here’s what we’ll dive into:

• The two most important jobs in the world — and how to honor both without compromising your well-being.

• How to make more money in a way that aligns with your current season of motherhood — without sacrificing precious time with your kids.

• What it really means to enjoy your money and why it doesn’t have to be a source of stress.

• Practical tips on how to reframe your relationship with money to make it work for you, not the other way around.

• How to calculate your Effective Hourly Rate to gain clarity around your time and what it’s truly worth.

• Simple, actionable steps to start making money in a way that feels fun, aligned, and nourishing for you and your family. 

✨ JOURNAL PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE

1. Where are you already experiencing enough in your life right now?

2. How do you currently speak about money — out loud or in your mind?

3. What would freedom to have more fun look like for you?

   • How much would that actually cost?

4. What does less stress about money mean for you?

   • Is money the root stressor or a trigger?

5. If it were possible to make more money in a way that feels fun, nourishing, joyful, and energizing — what might that look like for you?

    

6. If you had a loving, conscious relationship with money, what would it look like?

7. Write a letter to money. Let money write back. What does it say?

8. What would it look like to honor both your desire for more income and your child’s need for your presence?

Suggested Action Steps:

Now, let’s take action! After reflecting on the prompts, here are a few steps you can take to start realigning your financial goals with your values:

1. Start a money date ritual.
   Set aside time each week (or bi-weekly) to check in with your finances. Review your budget, track your spending, and set new money goals that feel aligned with your current season of motherhood.

2. Create a Simple Pleasures List.
   Write down activities, experiences, and moments that bring you joy without costing a lot of money. Incorporate these into your week to start shifting your energy around fun and freedom.

3. Recalculate your Effective Hourly Rate.
   Take the time to assess your income and time. If you’re running a business, determine what you’re earning per hour and adjust your business model or work habits to reflect your priorities.

4. Reframe your relationship with money.
   Write a letter to money — and let it write back to you! This is a fun exercise that can help you build a more positive, playful, and empowering relationship with your finances.

5. Take small, aligned steps toward earning more.
   Whether you’re thinking of increasing your workload or finding a side hustle, commit to making one small change that feels good, fun, and energizing.

If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to dive deeper into creating a money mindset that aligns with your soul, your values, and your role as a mother — I’d love to work with you!

Connect with me to explore the 90-Day Sacred Money Reset. This program is designed to help you reset your relationship with money, find financial freedom that works for your motherhood journey, and do it in a way that’s fun, nourishing, and aligned with your true values.

✨ Want to make your money work for you? Join Wealthsimple today! Open an account in minutes and start building your future — no stress, just ease.

Remember, as a mother, your role is vital — and how you navigate your relationship with money can deeply impact your ability to thrive in both your career and motherhood. The goal isn’t to choose between money or time, but to find a way to have both — in a way that feels good for you and your family.

Take a moment today to reflect, recalibrate, and move forward in a way that brings more joy and ease to your life. You deserve it!

With love & light,

Melissa