Tag Archives: working moms

Balance is BS. Do this instead.

Yup, I said it. Balance is BS. It’s a challenge for anyone, but especially for stressed out moms. A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Instagram when I came across a post about achieving balance. The writer believed that balance is possible with concentrated effort and energy. It got me thinking – what doContinue reading “Balance is BS. Do this instead.”

What Self-Care is (And Isn’t)

When I first started coaching, I wanted to help other working moms like me get the alone time they needed for self-care. This mattered to me because I burnt out and ended up losing my job. It was a new role for me and I wanted to do the best that I could. But, IContinue reading “What Self-Care is (And Isn’t)”

Quit Being So Hard on Yourself

I love this quote from Erma Bombeck. Her book, Forever Erma is a collection of her hilarious columns all about life and motherhood. (Read it and it’ll crack you up!) I found her book at a flea market somewhere. (It was such a long time ago, but this book really uplifted my spirit.) She’s been goneContinue reading “Quit Being So Hard on Yourself”

Avoid these 5 Emotional Traps and Hit Your New Year’s Goals

Welcome to 2019 and resolution season. It’s that wonderful time of year when you’re excited to live your best life by making big changes.  You’re psyched and ready to get the ball rolling. Except when you decide on a goal. Maybe you want to practice more self-care or you want to get fit this year. Continue reading “Avoid these 5 Emotional Traps and Hit Your New Year’s Goals”