Why Switching Your Mindset From “I Can’t” to “I’ll Learn” Will Change Everything For You
- Carissa Davila

- May 17
- 2 min read
There’s a moment every mother, every dreamer, and every mompreneur faces.
I can’t start that business.
I can’t travel with my toddler.
I can’t manage work, motherhood, and personal goals all at once.
Sound familiar?
But what if I told you the only thing standing in your way isn’t the circumstance, it’s the mindset?

The Shift That Changed Everything
When I became a mom, I thought I had to choose: either be present for my daughter or pursue my dreams. The guilt was loud, the uncertainty louder. But one day, I flipped the script. I stopped saying “I can’t” and started asking: What do I need to learn to make this work?
“I’ll learn” became my power phrase.
I didn’t know how to launch a business at first - I learned.
I didn’t know how to juggle a toddler in an airport - I learned.
I didn’t know how to build a brand from scratch - I learned.
And every lesson pushed me forward.
So now the question becomes: How do YOU make that shift?
Here are a few small steps that can start rewiring your perspective right now:
✨ Swap “I don’t know how” with “What’s one small step I can take today?”
Instead of focusing on the full mountain, look for the first foothold. Maybe it’s watching a free YouTube tutorial or reaching out to a fellow mom who’s already doing what you want to do.
✨ Create a “Learning Wins” Journal
Keep a running list of everything you’ve learned each week no matter if it was big or small. You’ll start to see how capable you really are. Bonus: it’s a huge confidence booster on the hard days.
✨ Limit the “all-or-nothing” thinking
You don’t need 10 free hours a day to get started. Start with 20 minutes during a naptime. Progress > perfection every single time.
✨ Surround yourself with proof
Follow individuals who are doing what you want to do. Not to compare, but to remind yourself it’s possible. If she can, why can't you?
Whether you’re building a business during naptime, planning your first trip as a solo mom, or figuring out how to turn your passion into profit, you’re not behind - you’re just learning.
You Don’t Need to Know It All. You Just Need to Start.
Growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from trying, failing, learning, and showing up again anyway. That’s the real magic.
That’s what your kids will remember.
That’s what builds legacies.
So mama, if you’ve been waiting until you’re “ready,” I’m here to tell you: you’re ready now. Not because you have all the answers, but because you’re willing to learn.
How about we take the first step together?
I’ve created a free list of side hustles you can start with little to no upfront cost - perfect for busy moms ready to build something of their own.
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