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Why New Year’s Resolution’s Fail and What To Do Instead
It’s become an annual ritual. You declare that next year you’re going to save money, get in shape, travel more often, read more books, or get better at time management. Unfortunately, these resolutions don’t stick. In fact, research has found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. That’s not to discourage you from becoming a better mom, woman, or professional. It’s actually the opposite. I want you to succeed in achieving your goals for the new year. But, that’s not going to be through New Year’s resolutions. To help make sure that you follow through on the goals that you’ve set for the new year, let’s take a…
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The Guilt is Real: 9 Ways to Overcome Mom Guilt
I know that the holidays are an especially stressful time of year. This year, however, seems more hectic than previous years. I’ve had to make several business trips, host an office holiday party, play Santa, run a business, celebrate my son’s December birthday, and stay-on-top of all of my other responsibilities as a mom. While I wouldn’t have it any other way, there are moments when I do feel guilty about not spending as much time with my children. But, do I really feel guilty about not being around my kids 24/7? Or, is there something more to it? Well, I believe that society has really set the bar here.…
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7 Ways You Can Start Spending More Quality Time With Your Partner Starting Today
When you’re a mother and working full-time, quality time with your partner can be extremely limited. To be honest, that’s not always a bad thing. When you have time to yourself, you and your partner have an opportunity to pursue your own interests, maintain your individuality, and relax. In fact, time apart can help keep your relationship fresh and a little less stressful. The optimal time that couples spend apart can vary. But, when there seems to be frequent friction between you and your partner because you rarely enjoy each other’s company, that can become a problem that needs to be addressed. After all, spending time together helps strengthen your…
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The Value of Spending One-on-One Time With Your Children (And How You Can Make it Happen)
As one of four children growing up, it wasn’t always the easiest for my parents to spend one-on-one time with each of us. Whether they were aware of it or not, I do think that my parents did try. It was my mom reading with my brother each night. My mom taking my sister out to the movies while my dad took me and my brothers to a sporting event. My dad and I running errands together. And, we also each got to go in the tractor trailer with our dad when he had to pick-up or drop-off produce or whatever he was hauling — as I kid, this was…
