Today I’m unpacking something I wish someone had told me years ago:

Capacity doesn’t equal capability.

Just because I’m capable of doing something doesn’t mean I have the capacity to do it right now. And just because my capacity is reduced in this season doesn’t mean I’ve somehow become less capable.

After my toddler dropped his nap, I found myself thinking, “I used to be able to do so much more.” And that’s when it clicked. My skills haven’t disappeared. My knowledge hasn’t evaporated. What’s changed is my available time, energy and mental bandwidth.

In this episode, I talk about:


The difference between capability (your skill and competence) and capacity (your available bandwidth)


Why capacity naturally shifts in motherhood and different life seasons


The danger of the “but I used to…” comparison trap


Why reduced output does not mean reduced competence


How to build your business around your real capacity instead of fighting it


The freedom that comes from accepting your season instead of resisting it

This conversation is especially for the mum who feels like she’s not doing as much as she once did… and is quietly questioning herself because of it.

You are not less skilled.
You are not less competent.
You are not behind.

You are working within a different set of constraints.

And the fact that you’re still building, serving and showing up? That’s proof of your capability, not evidence against it.

Links + Resources
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama
→ Book in a 1:1 mentoring session
→ Join The Balanced Biz Mama Circle (monthly coaching + community for mums in business)
→ Subscribe to never miss an episode!

Today I&rsquo;m unpacking something I wish someone had told me years ago:
Capacity doesn&rsquo;t equal capability.
Just because I&rsquo;m capable of doing something doesn&rsquo;t mean I have the capacity to do it right now. And just because my capacity is reduced in this season doesn&rsquo;t mean I&rsquo;ve somehow become less capable.
After my toddler dropped his nap, I found myself thinking, &ldquo;I used to be able to do so much more.&rdquo; And that&rsquo;s when it clicked. My skills haven&rsquo;t disappeared. My knowledge hasn&rsquo;t evaporated. What&rsquo;s changed is my available time, energy and mental bandwidth.
In this episode, I talk about:
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The difference between capability (your skill and competence) and capacity (your available bandwidth)
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Why capacity naturally shifts in motherhood and different life seasons
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The danger of the &ldquo;but I used to&hellip;&rdquo; comparison trap
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Why reduced output does not mean reduced competence
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How to build your business around your real capacity instead of fighting it
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The freedom that comes from accepting your season instead of resisting it
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This conversation is especially for the mum who feels like she&rsquo;s not doing as much as she once did&hellip; and is quietly questioning herself because of it.
You are not less skilled. You are not less competent. You are not behind.
You are working within a different set of constraints.
And the fact that you&rsquo;re still building, serving and showing up? That&rsquo;s proof of your capability, not evidence against it.
Links + Resources &rarr; Come say hi on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/balancedbizmama" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">@&zwnj;balancedbizmama</a> &rarr; <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/mama-momentum">Book in a 1:1 mentoring session</a> &rarr; Join <a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/bbm-circle" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">The Balanced Biz Mama Circle</a>&nbsp;(monthly coaching + community for mums in business) &rarr; Subscribe to never miss an episode!

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home

Coffee, Clients, and Naptime, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree - mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.

Learn how to find your balance between business and your family, creating your dream life during naptime, or in those precious in-between moments when you're a work from home parent. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from overwhelmed to running a successful business on your own terms.

If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you’ve always dreamed of - for yourself and your family.

So, grab your coffee, and let’s make it happen!

 

Follow along on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/ 

Visit us online:

https://balancedbizmama.com.au

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood &amp; Working From Home
Coffee, Clients, and Naptime, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree - mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.
Learn how to find your balance between business and your family, creating your dream life during naptime, or in those precious in-between moments when you're a work from home parent. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from overwhelmed to running a successful business on your own terms.
If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of - for yourself and your family.
So, grab your coffee, and let&rsquo;s make it happen!
&nbsp;
Follow along on Instagram:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/">https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/</a>&nbsp;
Visit us online:
<a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://balancedbizmama.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738991844534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YaHdKBJ9Saj--uHQdEFFg">https://balancedbizmama.com.au</a>

Coffee, Clients & Naptime

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood & Working From Home

Coffee, Clients, and Nap-time, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree—mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.

Learn how to attract clients during nap-time, after school drop-off, or in those precious in-between moments of parenting meeting your business dreams. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from corporate life to running a successful business on your own terms.

If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you’ve always dreamed of—for yourself and your family.

So, grab your coffee, and let’s make it happen!

 

Follow along on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/ 

Visit us online:

https://balancedbizmama.com.au

A Mama's Guide To Balancing Parenthood &amp; Working From Home
Coffee, Clients, and Nap-time, the ultimate podcast for ambitious parents ready to build a fulfilling business while raising their families. Hosted by Sarah Maree&mdash;mother, entrepreneur, and mentor with 15 years of experience in building successful businesses.
Learn how to attract clients during nap-time, after school drop-off, or in those precious in-between moments of parenting meeting your business dreams. We share practical tools and proven methods to help you transition from corporate life to running a successful business on your own terms.
If you're a parent looking to replace the 9-to-5 with flexibility, freedom, and purpose, this podcast is for you. This is the support you need to create the life you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of&mdash;for yourself and your family.
So, grab your coffee, and let&rsquo;s make it happen!
&nbsp;
Follow along on Instagram:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/">https://www.instagram.com/balancedbizmama/</a>&nbsp;
Visit us online:
<a href="https://balancedbizmama.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://balancedbizmama.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1738991844534000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YaHdKBJ9Saj--uHQdEFFg">https://balancedbizmama.com.au</a>