In today’s world, many working moms are fearful of putting their family first at the risk of losing their jobs. On the flip side, she also fears that her kids will grow up and become rebellious. Or worse, resent them for the time they spent focused on work. That’s what happened to Mary (not her […]
4 Ways To Be A Well-Balanced Working Mom
Let me ask you…when was the last time you had lunch with some girl friends? How about a girl’s night out? Or when was the last time you went on a romantic weekend getaway with your spouse? If you can’t remember, we definitely have to talk! The Department of Labor released 12 stats about working […]
12-Day Wellness Challenge For Working Moms
Working moms and wellness usually don’t go in the same sentence. That’s because Working moms push wellness and self-care the back burner so there is time for careers and family. When you push your wellness aside 365 days a year, you’re risking the chance of mom burn out setting in plus the onset of health […]
What I Learned After Reading: “I Don’t Know How She Does It”
Have you ever read the book “I Don’t Know How She Does it: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother” by Allison Pearson? I have and after reading it, it has quickly become one of my favorite books. The story left me a little empty and sad but what stuck with me the most was […]
Goals The Samurai Way: Start With Intention and End With Impact
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, […]
