Many working moms find it somewhat difficult to balance a career and a family. While it is more than possible to do both, it can be overwhelming at times dealing with a number of different issues that can come up at the same time. One of the many issues surrounding working mothers is that they […]
How To Juggle Family, Career And A Blog
When I started KimmyBean, my goal was to share the comedy side of being a professional working mom. You know; the sheer madness that leads to a crazed sort of laughter, right before you feel like you’re losing it! Little did I know blogging would require a lot of time. I was already stretched thin […]
Time Balancing: How Blending Can Increase Productivity
This is the last post for my working mom hacks blog series. The last one on my list is time balancing. I guess you can say I saved the best for last because where would we be without time balancing? I have taken to listening to NPR’s TED Radio Hour via podcast with Guy Raz. […]
Working Mom Hacks For Dealing With A Million Little Tasks
Family life comes with a million little tasks (at least that’s what it feels like) we have to keep up with. Some tasks are done weekly and others might be done monthly or even annually. But I’ve got one word that will make tackling those little tasks easier: automation. When you hear the word “automation” […]
The Best Advice You Can Get About Work-Life Balance
Recently, I had an important two-hour meeting in the morning, which I needed to leave the house early for and I couldn’t play the mute button trick on this one. I was presenting a new plan and aimed to get buy in from the senior executive team. I had prepared in advance in all aspects. […]
Simple Simplifiers For Career Moms
From the outside, career moms might think this looks a little anal. But I assure you it has more to do with a heady mix of desperation and survival. If you have read leadership or productivity books, you may have noticed this concept of cognitive energy. Most people have certain times of the day where […]
Learn How To Go With The Flow And Not Stress Out
For working moms, our day is much like Henry Hill from the movie Good Fellas. If you have seen the movie, you may recall the scene just before Hill is nabbed by the narcs. He has the type of day I feel like I have (and likely you too) almost every day. And days like […]
How To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids
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 […]
