In this episode of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey explores how to gamify your goals so you can stay consistent even when motivation is low, time feels limited, and overwhelm starts to creep in. If you're a busy mom struggling with follow-through, productivity burnout, or perfectionism, this episode offers a refreshing approach to goal-setting that replaces pressure with play. Cara explains how turning your goals into simple, enjoyable games can reduce emotional resistance, increase motivation, and help you build sustainable momentum—without hustle culture, guilt, or unrealistic expectations.busy mom struggling with follow-through, productivity burnout, or perfectionism, this episode offers a refreshing approach to goal-setting that replaces pressure with play. Cara explains how turning your goals into simple, enjoyable games can reduce emotional resistance, increase motivation, and help you build sustainable momentum—without hustle culture, guilt, or unrealistic expectations.

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Episode 492 marks the first episode of 2026 on the Purpose Driven Mom Show, and Cara Harvey is kicking off the new year with a refreshing approach to goal-setting that moves away from hustle culture and perfectionism. In this episode, Cara introduces the concept of micro momentum—tiny, doable actions that help overcome resistance and create forward motion without overwhelm. Rather than pushing for massive changes, she encourages sustainable starts that fit real life, especially for busy moms balancing home, work, and personal goals.

Drawing on her background as a former special education teacher and productivity coach, Cara shares practical, brain-friendly strategies to help listeners get unstuck and build confidence through small wins. From the 30-second start method to anchoring new habits to existing routines, this episode offers actionable tools to help listeners show up consistently, even when motivation fades. Episode 492 sets the tone for 2026 by reminding moms that progress begins with starting small—and that showing up matters more than doing things perfectly.

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In this short bonus episode, Cara shares why personal growth and productivity feel harder than ever for moms—and why the answer isn't more effort, discipline, or information.

You'll hear about:

• Why traditional productivity systems weren't designed for modern motherhood

• The hidden cost of decision fatigue and mental load

• The shift from rigid plans to flexible learning pathways

• The 3-phase Purpose Alignment Method™: Clarity, Alignment, and Momentum

• Why Cara is opening a small founding member beta for her new learning hub, On Purpose YOU

This episode is for the mom who knows she wants more clarity and direction—but wants a way forward that fits her real life.

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