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How Working Moms Can Handle Those Unanticpated Emergencies
As if balancing your career with your family weren’t challenging enough, we also have to deal with the dreaded call from the school nurse or being told on the way to school that your child left their homework at work. But, I don’t have to tell you about that. Mothers know that no matter how organized you are, emergencies and unexpected situations are inevitable. But, how can you take care of these situations when you already have a full schedule? Prepare for the unexpected as much as possible. You can’t prepare for every emergency scenario. But, Katherine Lewis suggests in an article for The Balance Careers that you can “lessen…
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6 Ways Working Moms Can Protect Their Time
As a working mom, I’m sorry you’re always grateful if you can find simple and practical time management tips so that you can balance the time spent at work, with your family, and to your own self-care. One of the most effective ways I’ve discovered this is to protect your time so that it’s not hijacked by others. And, here six ways you can accomplish that. 1. Put the big things in your calendar. This is time management 101. If something isn’t in your calendar then it’ doesn’t deserve any of your attention. Also, the sooner you put something in your schedule, the sooner you can properly plan your day, week,…
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5 Guilt Free Ways to Say “No”
As a mom, we’re used to hearing the word “no” from our children. It can be infuriating and hurtful when they utter this two-letter word. But, I feel that they’re actually on to something. This doesn’t mean letting them play hooky from school or neglecting their responsibilities like homework or chores. What we can learn from our children is how to say “no” without feeling guilty. If we don’t, then we’re letting others take control of our time, resources, or money. I’ll be honest. It’s still not easy to turn down a request from someone. We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings or give the impression that their request isn’t…
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5 Things Working Moms Should Let Go
With so many responsibilities we have to worry about on a daily basis, it seems like we are always rushing from one thing to another. We never have time for ourselves to do what we love. And, we eventually feel tired, anxious, and stressed. That’s no way to live. So, maybe we all need to start letting go of some things to live a more enriched, fulfilled, and healthy life. 1. Trying to get everything done by yourself. While there are things that have to get done, sometimes we just need to let the dishes or laundry go for a night. We don’t always have to be the sole chef,…
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How To Ask For Help (And Get It)
We all have those moments in our lives when we need a helping hand from someone else. It could be something minor, such as asking your mom for a family recipe, a neighbor to watch your child for an hour, or a coworker to show you how to use a new program. Other times it could be something more severe, like asking for financial assistance as a single mom or talking to someone about postpartum. No matter how big or small our request is, it’s never easy to ask for help. A lot of that is dictated by fear. You’re afraid that your request will be rejected. You’re afraid that…
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How To Finally Manage Your Inbox Using Email Triage – Infographic
Did you know that the average worker spends 28 percent of their work week just on email? That’s more then 11 hours per week! Just think about what we working moms could do with that extra time! Even worse, when left unchecked, email overload can increase our stress levels and decrease everything from focus to productivity to morale. That’s not good for work or home. One possible solution is something called email triage. Named after the term emergency room triage, this productivity technique encourages you to view your inbox from an urgency perspective. This way you aren’t constantly clearing your inbox throughout the day. Instead, you only focus on the…
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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 Realistic Morning Routine Tips for the Working Mom
Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, time management, or your sanity, having a morning routine is a must. In fact, it’s been found that having a morning routine can reduce anxiety and stress, as well improve your life satisfaction. Morning routines can also give you the energy to take on the day. That makes sense. Just imagine how much more chaotic your mornings are when you and your family oversleep. Suddenly those small things, like your kids forgetting where they left their shoes and you not having the time to eat breakfast, can make your already hectic day that much more frenzied. The problem is that many suggestions for…
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5 Ways to Keep Intimacy Alive in Your Relationship
Intimacy in relationships is such a tough thing to maintain when you are in a long term relationship AND when you have children hanging off you throughout the day. We all have super busy days with lots of hustle and bustle. Often times those things that feel good in the relationships take a back seat. I hear couples say they have no time for date night or to have sex. They are too exhausted or stressed to take time to invest in their relationship. If this has happened to you then please hear the following warning: your relationship will not last long if this happens frequently and persistently. Relationships are…
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10 Quick Time Management Tips for Working Moms
Between work, household responsibilities, and running your children all over the place it’s a wonder that we have even a minute to ourselves to catch our breath! That’s why time management is so important for working mothers. It guarantees that everything that needs to get done does, while also giving us a little bonus time to read, meditate, exercise, or work on a passion project. If you’re having some difficulty managing your time then you can use these practical and quick tips to resolve that problem. 1. Assess your time. One survey by Salary.com found that more than 30% of people spend over an hour a day on social media…
