Returning to work after maternity leave can be a daunting experience for many new mothers. The transition from being at home with their newborn to returning to the workplace can evoke a range of emotions, including guilt, anxiety and stress. I have three kids, which means I had three maternity leaves and three work reentries. […]
How To Balance A Career And Family Without Going Stircrazy
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 […]
Don’t Lean, Opt Out: 3 Things To Make Opting Out Simple For Working Moms
As working moms, we are constantly leaning in. We are leaning into our careers. We are leaning into our family. And when there’s some time in between, we lean into our self-care. We are the Lean In poster queens. And if we leaned in any further, we would fall over! So instead of leaning in, […]
5 Helpful Back To School Tips For Working Moms
It won’t be long before the kids are headed back to school. Moms everywhere will be doing the happy dance to celebrate and surviving another summer break. While some moms might take the day off from work for the first day of school other working moms may not get to. So the first day of […]
Five Mobile Apps Working Moms Need On Her Phone
Mobile apps have become essential to go through our everyday life. And for working moms, it’s vital. At first, mobile apps were used for games and social media. But that’s changed over the years. Now you can find an app for just about anything. Mobile apps keep us connected with family and friends. They also […]
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” […]
How To Get Back Into Work Mode After Taking A Vacation
We all need a vacation to slow down, relax and unwind from our fast-paced crazy life. You know; just a little downtime to enjoy family time, a get-away (or staycation) and maybe even unplug from social media. But when you get back to reality, you’re faced with a backlog of emails to reply to, reports […]
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 […]
