Setting goals is something of a tradition most of us at the start of a new year. It’s either to advance our careers, to be healthier or just be more inspired. MindTools says setting goals gives us a long-term vision and short-term motivation . It focuses our acquisition of knowledge, and helps us organize our […]
How I Get Work Done Working From Home While The Kids Are Homeschooling
Before the pandemic forced us to stay home and work and the kids to remote learn, I was traveling for work and the kids had their afterschool activities. The next thing I know, I’m told to stay home and school was cancelled. Watching the news, it didn’t look like this would be over soon. While […]
20 Quotes To Start The New Year On A Positive Note
A lot went down in 2020. Mashable reminded us in an article they wrote about what happened this year. We lost iconic celebrities. Some celebrities went to prison. Also, we elected a new president. And then there was the big one….CoVID-19. The pandemic changed how we work and travel. It changed how our kids go […]
Working Mom Confession: I Am Getting Camera Fatigue
I am going on almost a year now without work travel due to the pandemic. There has been some great advantages of not hitting the road every other week. I spend more time with family. Less time in the car and in many ways higher productivity. Especially gazing through Maverick Windows in Dallas to enjoy […]
The Importance Of Winding Down
These days, people are busier than ever. We’re working from home. Homeschooling kids. And doing everything we can to stay healthy. Add the holidays and shopping for gifts to the mix and the day can become hectic and stressful. You can’t wait for the end of the day when you can relax and unwind. But […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas For Working Moms
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links to Amazon products for last minute gift ideas. If you decide to purchase anything using these links, I’ll receive a small commish at no cost to you. I know we are early in the month of December but with all the holiday planning in between school and work, […]
Need An Escape? Listen To These Podcast Recommendations
I have a confession to make. I am a podcast junkie. Podcasts for me, especially in the pandemic, has served as an escape but also a form of “infotainment.” It has largely replaced listening to music, and honestly, I am not sure how I feel about that. But I digress. My favorite podcasts represent a […]
The Top Secrets To Balancing Career And Family
It can be very difficult for a woman who works to balance a career and family. When work becomes demanding, women in leadership roles have to find a way to remain committed to their career while also making their family a priority above all else. It isn’t enough to hire a nanny to help take […]
Women: How To Define Your Value In The Workplace
If you are a woman actively building your career but struggling to get the next promotion you may need to change your perspective from results to value. As women, we are quick to undermine, diminish and give up our value. Why is that? Patti Newcomer, accomplished leader working for Blue Chip companies says, “Women’s struggle […]
Five Things To Look For In A Nanny
When I had my first two babies, I was very much “anti-nanny.” I had friends and co-workers who had nannies and I saw that in some cases, their children were more attached to their nanny than their mom or dad. That was my biggest fear. I was afraid of that happening to me, not to […]
