Gaining Momentum When Facing Mindset Blocks

I used to think momentum came from motivation.

Like, “If I just get inspired enough, I’ll take action and everything will click.”
That worked… until about 2:17 PM. (Said every mompreneur ever.)

Here’s what I’ve learned: Motivation fades fast when your mindset is fighting you every step of the way.

I’d start strong with big plans and bigger dreams — and then… boom.
Perfectionism. Self-doubt. Overwhelm. Suddenly I was frozen at my laptop, lost in a sea of browser tabs, wondering what’s for dinner and why I even started this business.

I wasn’t lazy. I was blocked. And learning how to shift my mindset — one tiny thought at a time — is what finally got the momentum rolling again.

Mindset Block #1: The Perfectionism Freeze

I once spent 3 days rewriting a single sales email.
Three. Days. For an email.

And guess what? I still didn’t feel ready to send it.

Perfectionism is sneaky. It wears the mask of “I’m just being thorough,” but really? It’s fear dressed in Spanx.

Mindset Shift: Progress over perfection.

You don’t get clarity before you take action—you get clarity because you took action. If you’ve been feeling stuck or waiting for perfect conditions, this article from DeclutterBuzz is an empowering reminder that breaking free starts with one honest decision to stop making excuses and move forward.

Try This:

✦  Set a “good enough to share” standard.
✦  Publish the post. Send the email. Launch the thing.
✦  Learn by doing, not obsessing.

Need a reminder that “good enough” is powerful?
Check out this post on imposter syndrome — and why waiting to “feel ready” is the fastest way to stay stuck.

Mindset Block #2: Emotional Burnout & Decision Fatigue

Let’s be real: running a business and a household is two full-time jobs.
I’ve had days where choosing dinner felt like a SAT-level exam.
(Pizza again? What message does that send about my life choices??)

When your brain is making 7,000 decisions a day, no wonder it short-circuits.

Mindset Shift: Energy is your most important currency.

You don’t need to do more. You need to protect your energy so you can show up for what matters.

Try This:
✦ Use the 3D Time Filter: Delete, Delegate, Do.
✦ Pick ONE weekly focus—just one
✦ Let rest be part of the plan—not a reward.

Feeling depleted? This guide on time scarcity can help you realign your energy and schedule.

Mindset Block #3: The “Nothing’s Working” Spiral

You know that moment where you’ve poured your heart, time, and brain cells into something — and then… crickets?

Been there.

It’s easy to ignore the progress when you’re hyper-focused on the big breakthrough.

But chasing one giant win means you miss all the micro-wins stacking up underneath you.

Mindset Shift: Micro-wins lead to momentum

You’re probably doing way better than you think.

Try This:
✦ Journal one tiny win every day (like “I answered that scary email!”)
✦ Measure effort, not just outcomes
✦ Celebrate the small stuff — it’s the fuel

Need help seeing the progress? My Focus & Flourish Journal helps track brain dumps, wins, and reflections to keep the momentum (and mindset) moving forward.

How to Overcome Mindset Blocks And Start Gaining Momentum

I stopped trying to hustle through my mindset blocks like a toddler tantrum.
Instead, I started working with my brain, not against it.

Here are 3 go-to strategies that actually helped:

1. Use Mindset Reset Triggers

Tiny reminders = big shifts over time.

Try linking a mindset practice to your everyday routine:
✦ Morning: Set a one-sentence intention with your coffee
✦ Midday: Pause after a task — celebrate progress
✦ Evening: Journal one thing you’re proud of.

Here’s how I reframe negative thoughts so they stop hijacking my day.

2. Implement a Power Hour Strategy

This is my fave structure when I feel like a disorganized raccoon:
✦ 20 min mindset work (affirmations, journaling, breath)
✦ 20 min needle-moving task (no admin fluff)
✦ 20 min reset (tea, walk, dance it out)

3. Anchor Yourself in Self-Trust

At the end of the day, ask yourself:
✦ What did I show up for today?
✦ What tiny action moved me forward?
✦ What am I proud of — even if no one saw it?

These small reflections rewired my brain faster than any goal tracker ever did.

You’re Closer Than You Think—Keep Moving

Mindset blocks? They’re not flaws.
They’re feedback.

They mean you’re learning, stretching, growing — not failing.
If you want momentum that lasts, start where it actually starts: your mind.

And if you want to walk this path with other mom entrepreneurs who get it?
Join us in the Mindful Living for Entrepreneur Moms Facebook Group. We’re cheering you on with grounded strategies and zero judgment.