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#11: Power Up: Recharge Your Mom Batteries
It’s a little after 5:00PM. You just finished a long day at work filled with tons of meetings, difficult conversations, critical thinking, and decision making. You are emotionally and physically drained from having to maintain your composure and regulate your emotions. Your brain is totally saturated with information. But in your head, you know that…
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#10: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
It was March 2020. I was a new mom, with a less than one year old, and a demanding job. My husband and I had gone through the process of finding a sitter we could trust, and I had just returned to work. I had battled through the initial feelings of mom guilt and was…
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#9: Seamless Transition: Navigating Your Return to Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a challenging season in the journey of motherhood. I’ve written before about the “Triple M Identity Dilemma” – mommy, maverick, and me. During maternity leave, you embrace the mommy role with a hint of “me” sprinkled in. However, when it comes time to return to work, the maverick…
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#8: Rise to the Top: Navigating Raise & Promotion Negotiations at Work
You work hard, day in and day out, pouring your heart and soul into your job to drive positive changes within your organization. You’re dedicated to taking care of business, and you wholeheartedly believe that you deserve more. Maybe you’re seeking financial recognition, or perhaps you’re aspiring to a promotion, believing that a new title…
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#7: Meal Prep Magic: Time-Saving Tips for Busy Working Moms
As a working mom, you’re already a superhero, juggling career and family like a pro. But let’s face it, mealtime can be a daily challenge. If you’re like me, you dread having to figure out what’s for dinner after a crazy day at work. You finally think of something to cook, only to find that…
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#6: Partnering for Success: The Indispensable Role of Supportive Spouses for Working Moms
In my journey as a working mom, I’ve come to realize that having a spouse who’s not just there but truly supportive makes all the difference. They’re not just another member of the household; they’re your co-captain, partner in crime, and the secret weapon for success. They help keep the ship sailing smoothly. So, what…
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#5: The Power of Presence: Why Quality of Time Trumps Quantity
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, working moms have to juggle multiple responsibilities. From managing demanding careers to keeping the household running smoothly, time can feel like a scarce resource. It’s natural to worry about the quantity of time spent with your kids, but what if I told you that the quality of…
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#4: It Takes a Village: Why Asking for Help is a Game-Changer
If you’re anything like me, you like to take care of things yourself. Not just some things, but ALL of the things. I’ve always been the type that wants to do things on my own, where I’m in control of what’s happening and how it’s happening, both at home and at work. This ‘can do’…
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#3: The Truth About Mom Guilt
Your older child woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. You’re tired but you mustered up the energy to get up early and decided to do some yoga. While you reluctantly go through the motions of your yoga routine, your daily to-do list is running through your mind. You’re thinking…
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#2: Is Self-Care Selfish? A Working Mom’s Perspective
Contrary to popular belief, ‘self-care’ and ‘selfish’ are NOT synonymous terms when it comes to motherhood. Yes, you read that right – moms can take care of their children, kick ass at work and also practice self-care. Let’s dive in… Mothers are put in a position to have to overcome the stigma that self-care is…
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