Tag: time management
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The Sprint Triathlon That Reflects a Mother’s Daily Life
Get Pregnant Fast Today, my partner is taking part in a sprint triathlon, which is truly impressive given the dedication and skill needed to seamlessly transition between events. From training to execution, it demands meticulous planning and incredible mental and physical endurance. Last year marked his inaugural triathlon experience, teaching us just how critical those…
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What It’s Like When a Mom Shops at Target
Get Pregnant Fast A trip to Target isn’t something I meticulously plan out. Sure, I create a list and check my Cartwheel app, but I step through those iconic doors with the knowledge that I’m inviting chaos into my life. Time slips away as quickly as my budget, and while every outing is bound to…
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8 Time-Saving Housework Hacks for Busy Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, navigating the world of housework can feel overwhelming, especially when you see other moms posting about their immaculate homes. I recently found myself in a whirlwind of anxiety after scrolling through some overly ambitious cleaning blogs. Weekly sheet washing? Daily vacuuming? What even are baseboards? I felt like a…
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8 Household Chores I’ll Definitely Skip — Because Who Has Time for This?
Get Pregnant Fast Once, my grandmother would dedicate weekends to scrubbing everything from windows to walls. She had her rituals—cleaning the windows twice a year with Windex and newspaper was one of them. This was a routine that she often grumbled about, yet it brought her a sense of accomplishment. Fast forward to my own…
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Time Bandits: 7 Outrageously Impractical Time-Management Tips
Get Pregnant Fast Time seems to be slipping through our fingers faster than ever. Our days are crammed fuller than a closet that hasn’t seen a good clean-out in years, and we tend to shy away from it, hoping it won’t judge us for the chaos. Modern life has turned the concept of time into…
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If I’m Following the Steps of ‘Organized Moms,’ Why Am I Still Overwhelmed?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, I don’t see myself as an organized mom. I often joke, “We’re just barely managing,” especially after I dropped my son off at a friend’s house an hour late because I miscalculated the time. So, when I come across articles titled “12 Habits of Organized Moms,” I tend to…
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Why I Allow My Son to Arrive Late to School
Get Pregnant Fast Punctuality has always been my strong suit. Whether it’s meetings, gatherings, or any social event, being on time is ingrained in me. My grandmother always said, “Being five minutes early is the same as being on time.” However, everything changed when my son Leo came into the world, arriving a week late…
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Effective Time Management Strategies for Work-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: May 15, 2016 Working from home can be a juggling act, especially for moms who have to balance their careers with the demands of family life. Having navigated this dynamic for nearly a decade, I’ve encountered my fair share of chaos, and I’ve learned a few…
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6 Ways Motherhood Enhanced My Resume
Get Pregnant Fast Losing my job while on maternity leave was a challenge I never anticipated. Before you grab your pitchforks, let me clarify: I took a two-and-a-half-year hiatus from my role as an educator in New York, which is more common in my field than you might think. However, in the time between the…