Choices about careers and families are much different for women now than they were 50 years ago. Many women today don't want to have to choose between career vs family. They want both, and society tells us we can have both. But both often means burnout and feeling like you’re not giving enough of yourself to one or the other. So how do you find some sort of balance so that you … [Read more...] about Career Woman: Finding Balance With Family
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How To Get Back To Work
For more than two years, professionals around the world have seen their careers stalled in unexpected ways. Today, this has resulted in almost 41 million people becoming unable to work due to reasons related to the pandemic. This includes business closures, cutbacks, and resignations. Among working parents, this has resulted in a 3% dip in those currently employed. … [Read more...] about How To Get Back To Work
Seven Low Stress High Paying Jobs to Consider
Are you looking for a low-stress job that still lets you provide well for your family? Perhaps you’re tired of long hours, tight deadlines, or a high stress environment and you’re looking for a better balance between family life and your career. Alternatively, perhaps your teen wants to gain some work experience and start thinking about careers and you are wondering which ones … [Read more...] about Seven Low Stress High Paying Jobs to Consider
Caring For Elderly Parents And Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
There are many people who are part of "the sandwich generation." You know, stuck in the middle of caring for kids under 18, and caring for elderly parents at the same time. For most, that is a recipe for caregiver burnout or at least tons of stress. While we may love our children and our parents more than anything else in the world, being a primary caregiver for both at the … [Read more...] about Caring For Elderly Parents And Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Finding Balance And Part Time Jobs For Moms
It seems to me that one of the biggest lessons in life is the importance of balance. I think that most, if not all, mothers struggle with finding balance because with each bundle of joy comes major life changes. One of those changes is often deciding on the right work life balance for you. Well, there is a new book on just that topic called The Best of Both Worlds: How Mothers … [Read more...] about Finding Balance And Part Time Jobs For Moms
My Best Productivity Tips For Work At Home Moms
Ah, a new year is here and I can barely believe how time flies. Since I work from home, I have a lot of people ask me how I manage to get so much done. Working from home for 6 years now, I have gotten pretty good at staying productive during my work time and getting work accomplished before my kids get home so that I can do the things I love, like have fun with my family. Here … [Read more...] about My Best Productivity Tips For Work At Home Moms
Interview With Photo Wallpaper Entrepreneur
Today, I am sharing an interview with a daddy entrepreneur! I met James Oliver, Jr. on Twitter (I have met so many fantastic people on Twitter!) and featured his amazing company, WeMontage which makes personalized wall coverings here on my blog. His photo wallpaper helps you turned your most photo memories into actual removable wallpaper. I love that James is a stay at home … [Read more...] about Interview With Photo Wallpaper Entrepreneur