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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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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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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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25 Apps Every Busy Mom Needs to Download Right Now
If you have a little downtime — which I know is rare — download these 25 apps. They’ll make life much easier for you as both a mother and professional. 1. Picniic This isn’t just an app. It’s a family assistant where you can create and share a family calendar, create to-do-lists, and store medical information in the ‘info locator.’ There’s also a family locator so that you know where everyone in your household is and there’s even space to create shopping lists and save online content like recipes. 2. ContinuousCare With CoutinousCare you can store upcoming appointments and medical reports in one location. You can also ask health specialists…
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Problems with Women in the Workplace
In this post I want to highlight all of the problems with women in the workplace today. Ways that we get hung up, don’t advance, and feel defeated. Women have a tendency of thinking of everyone else first, although this is a fine attribute it can keep you from asserting yourself in the workplace. Women don’t speak up for what they want or need in an employment situation. And, if you don’t ask, you will not receive. Women use more passive speech such as questions or comments rather than direct commands. And if women try to use more assertive and direct language they feel like a “bitch” in the office.…
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Maximize Your Productivity Starting Today With These 8 Strategies!
I might be in the minority when I say this..but I LOVE PRODUCTIVITY! I get excited when I see my results and recount all that I have accomplished during the day. I love the feeling of crossing things off my list and rattling off to my husband all I have accomplished. However, there are times when I start to feel overwhelmed with all of my obligations, keeping everything (and everyone!) straight, and making sure I do not forget things. In a world swirling with information we at times get lost in the sauce. Today’s topic is all about how to maximize your productivity by discussing preventative and proactive ways to help…
