Tag: work-life balance
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Balance Is A Myth: Moms, Embrace Your Passions
Get Pregnant Fast Finding and chasing our true passions is a deeply personal journey, especially for mothers. I believe that many moms fall prey to leading lives devoid of passion, often settling for less than what our hearts truly desire. We become accustomed to feelings of exhaustion, stress, and discontent, and in many ways, we…
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Learning to Say No: Insights from Sarah Collins
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid conversation with renowned lifestyle blogger Mia Blake, Sarah Collins, now 52, reflects on motherhood, her business journey, and the wisdom she wishes she could share with her younger self. With your oldest child now 20, how have you adjusted to the empty nest phase? “Children need the space to…
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23 Things I Could Do With That Hour I’m About to Lose
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, daylight saving time. Just when I think I’ve got everything under control, here comes that dreaded hour being snatched away from me. Seriously, do the timekeepers of the world have any idea what it’s like to juggle a million responsibilities as a single working mother? If I lose that hour, the…
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How to Juggle Parenting and Kids’ Sports Without the Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard athletes praise their moms by saying, “My mom is the best. She never missed a [insert sport here: soccer game, basketball match, etc.].” While some might find that heartwarming, I can’t help but wonder: How on earth is that even possible? Did these moms not have jobs, other children,…
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Instead of Shelling Out Millions for a Super Bowl Ad, Heinz Is Giving Employees a Day Off
Get Pregnant Fast In a refreshing twist on corporate marketing strategies, Kraft Heinz has decided to skip the expensive Super Bowl ad this year. Instead, the company is granting its salaried office employees a day off after the big game. Let’s be honest: whether your favorite team wins or loses, the Monday following the Super…
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From Office Worker to Stay-at-Home Mom: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 4, 2016 Originally Published: May 18, 2015 At the age of 40, I found myself with a newborn and a spirited preschooler, pondering the significance of life. Was it truly meant to be spent in a cubicle under harsh fluorescent lights? I couldn’t shake that thought. While I was pregnant…
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Jessica Green Offers Insightful Tips for Managing Mom Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a round-the-clock commitment, and finding the right balance between motherhood and the myriad of other responsibilities can feel overwhelming. It’s a universal truth that guilt often accompanies motherhood, but Jessica Green, a successful entrepreneur and mother, recently shared some invaluable advice for busy parents. In her latest interview with Family…
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I’m Not Apologizing for Wanting to Reclaim My Career
Get Pregnant Fast If I had the chance to redo my journey, I would think twice about becoming a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). There, I said it. Now, before you jump to conclusions, let me clarify. Thirteen years ago, when I decided to devote my time to raising my first child, it felt like the best…