293. Working Mom Mindset: Who’s Really in Control of Your Money? Breaking the Cycle of Unconscious Spending

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This week, we’re continuing our mini money mindset series, and today’s episode is all about awareness — not restriction, guilt, or perfection.

If you’ve ever felt like money stress sneaks up on you…
If you’ve ever opened your bank app and thought, “How did that happen?”
If you’ve ever added things to cart when you were tired, overwhelmed, or just done…

You are not alone.

In this episode, we break down the quote:

“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” — Dave Ramsey

And we talk about what that really means for busy working moms juggling careers, kids, and everything in between.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most overspending happens on autopilot
• How awareness creates control… without cutting joy
• Why money systems matter more than willpower
• The difference between being restrictive and being intentional

💡 This Week’s Challenge:

Identify one area where you spend money without really thinking about it…  just one.

For me, it’s Amazon (which is why I challenged myself to a full month without spending there). For you, it might be eating out, Target runs, or impulse purchases online.

Your job isn’t to fix everything.
Your job is to notice.

Because once you see it… change becomes possible.

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Love & Light, 
Kerri

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