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10 Must-Watch TED Talks For Working Moms
When you’re an overwhelmed and time-strapped working mom taking care of your family and career, it’s difficult to find moments to seek out fresh ideas and inspiration that can make your life at home and work easier and more fulfilling. Thankfully, that’s when you can turn to TED talks. They’re not only inspiring, they’re always under 20-minutes. This means you can view them whenever you have a little downtime. But, since there are thousands of TED talks available, I’ve decided to share with you the 10 videos that every working mom should watch. 1. Julie Lythcott-Haims, “How to Raise Successful Kids — Without Over-Parenting” The former Dean of Freshmen at…
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12 Books Every Working Mom Should Read in 2019
For as much as I love to read, I can thank my mom for that, I don’t always have the spare time to quietly sit down and enjoy a book. However, I’ve found that if I actually make a reading list, I’m more likely to actually pick-up a book whenever I have downtime, like before bed or when sitting around in a waiting room. To encourage you to do the same, here 12 books that I think every working mom should read in 2019. Because that’s one a month, I think we can handle that! 1. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an…
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3 Reasons Why Working Moms Like You Should Join a Membership Site
Between your career,care taking of your children, maintaining your home, and keeping your marriage healthy, you probably haven’t given much thought into joining a membership site. I completely understand. You have a full plate and joining a membership is definitely not a priority. However, joining a membership doesn’t mean that you have to commit your precious time to additional activities or meetings. It means that you have a safe and positive environment whenever you need advice or encouragement on topics ranging from being a women entrepreneur to tips on how to get your kids to help around the house. But, that’s just scratching the surface. Over the years I’ve found…
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Aligning Your Values to Your Career: Meaning Making Machine – Memories Quantified
Today we have a guest post from Heidi Lowe. Heidi runs the Heidi Lowe Gallery in Rehoboth Beach, DE and I asked to write this us for a couple of reasons. First, Heidi is a super-awesome and talented entrepreneur. Having her describe what she does, along with her process, shows how we can take our skills and passion and turn that into a successful business based around our core-values. Secondly, I love what she does — creating unique jewelry that captures people’s emotions. I think it’s a great way to remember the good times, but also help cope with pain and loss. So, without further ado, here’s Heidi…. People ask what…
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Get Motivated With These 12 Podcasts For Working Moms
Like most people, I love listening to podcasts while when commuting, exercising, and cleaning the house — especially since I don’t have the time to read as much I would like. Podcasts aren’t just convenient because you can listen to them whenever you want, they’re also one of the best tools to tap into inspiration and keep you updated on the latest trends, ideas, and strategies. For me, these twelve podcasts have excellent storytellers and have influenced me in becoming a stronger and more confident mother and businesswomen. 1. Beyond Burnout Founded by Dr. Tracey Marks, Beyond Burnout shares health, wellness, and relationship advice for working moms who are busy juggling…
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11 Blogs and Websites Every Professional Mom Should Follow
Inspiration is all around you. Whether if it’s parenting advice from your mother, relationship tips from a friend, or career hacks from a mentor or colleague. But inspiration can also come from someone who’ve never even met before — such as an author, podcaster, or a blogger. Today I want to share with you 11 amazing blogs where I’ve been able to find inspiration and guidance as a mother and professional. 1. Pregnant Chicken Amy Morrison launched this parenting blog in 2010 and it’s definitely one of the more entertaining and helpful sites available for mothers. That’s because the site puts a humorous and lighthearted spin on the unpleasant side of…
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50 Inspiring Quotes for Strong, Hard-working Moms
When you think of a strong woman who do think of? Hopefully, the first woman is your mom. I never truly realized this until the birth of my first child. Today, I realize that being “mom” is a non-stop job that is both exhausting and exhilarating. While I wouldn’t change being a mom for anything in the world, there are those challenging days when you’re dissatisfied, stressed, and over-worked. I snap out of this by focusing on the positive and exercising. But, sometimes I need some outside inspiration, like the following 50 quotes. 1. “Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with ease.” – Lisa Alther 2.…
