As working moms our to-do lists never end. Time for our own well-being seems in short supply but we can find ways to help ourselves carve out the moments that will make a difference. When it comes to improving your mental and physical health, the key is to schedule and prioritize. Even that can be a challenge. BelowContinue reading “5 Ways to Find Me Time”
Category Archives: Finding Balance
My Corporate Skin
I’ve been in the corporate world for many years. I have worked at a couple of large corporations with very recognizable names and a handful of small firms. The interpersonal interactions in both large and small companies have always been fascinating to me. Now that I have little ones, I can see how easily comparableContinue reading “My Corporate Skin”
Top Ten Ways…
To Think Outside of the Diaper Box! 1. Sing a cartoon theme song as loud as you can with your kids. I suggest Sponge Bob Square Pants. 2. Use vapor or lavender bath gel for the kids bath to relax you at the same time. It’s possible, try it! 3. Do 10 jumping jacks inContinue reading “Top Ten Ways…”
A Slight Detour
Every now and then, you have a detour thrown at you. It may be an actual detour in the road or a detour in life. I have had both the good, the bad and the ugly, but I keep plugging along. What else can you do really? Last week, it was literally a detour inContinue reading “A Slight Detour”
Back To The Grind
The saying must be true, “All good things come to an end.” I had a week of vacation from work while my sister and her family visited from the east coast. I finished off the weekend with a family trip out of town with some good friends. As I prepared to get back to the MondayContinue reading “Back To The Grind”
The Board Meeting
I was informed I had to present a major project to my company’s Board of Directors. I know that sounds like an enormous undertaking but I don’t work for a large company so I was a little nervous but not off the charts scared. My manager and I had two weeks to prepare for the meeting. The teamContinue reading “The Board Meeting”
Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me That?
Things I wish I knew before I became a mom 10. Sleep deprivation will take you to the brink of despair a few times over. 9. The epidural doesn’t always work! 8. Nothing can prepare you for projectile poop. 7. You will always get unsolicited advice about parenthood and being a working mom. 6. If youContinue reading “Why Didn’t Someone Tell Me That?”
Please Don’t Call Me Super Mom
Frazzled mom is more like it! Ever have those mornings when it feels like you have 101 things to do all before 8 AM? I’ve been called Super Mom on a few occasions since having my second little one. While I appreciate that compliment, I more often feel frazzled and disorganized than super. During theContinue reading “Please Don’t Call Me Super Mom”
Got Guilt?
I do. I think as working moms most of us can say at one time or another we have felt guilty about leaving our little ones while we work. Some of us have more demanding careers while others have the “kick-back” job. Either way, time at work is time away from home. I had aContinue reading “Got Guilt?”
Sleep Deprived?
I am! I wonder how my body can function after the cumulative lack of sleep I’ve experienced since my first child was born. Anyone else in the same boat? If you have little ones under four years old, I am going to guess that is a loud, “Yes!” I came across a study that revealed the statsContinue reading “Sleep Deprived?”
Stephanie Lema 