The Hidden Cost of Being Reliable
For two years, I felt myself slowly shutting down, caring less, pulling away more, as exhaustion settled deep into my being.
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My husband thought to fix things with a more efficient to-do list. He made one on Trello. But that wasn’t the problem.
I wasn’t overwhelmed by tasks.
I was hemorrhaging energy.
I also created a visual list on Trello, but mine was of every open tab in my brain. It showed every category of planning, every ongoing responsibility, every future consideration, and every task I manage.
Seeing it all laid out was devastating ….
No Matter What You Do, It’s Never Enough—That’s the Mom Guilt Problem
I don’t want to be ‘just a mom’—I want to be everything I’ve worked to become AND a mom. But why is that a problem?
Mom guilt isn’t just an emotional struggle—it has real consequences in the workplace, in our communities, and for future generations. It’s time to stop blaming mothers for the system that fails them. We deserve better. And we’re done apologizing for it.
Prioritize the Magic: Simple Strategies for Business and Family Goals
I am not a morning person.
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But understanding how you naturally operate, and scheduling tasks based on your energy levels can significantly improve your productivity—without burning out.
A Working Mom’s Survival Guide to Time Management
In the whirlwind that is early motherhood, I often remember something my mom always said, “God made a mistake when He only gave mothers 2 arms!” She believed we needed three, one to hold our baby and the other two to manage everything else. It seemed sensible when I was struggling to multitask with a baby and my laptop. However, as my children grew, I realized that my true challenge had nothing to do with number of arms I had, but rather with how I managed my time and priorities.
Walking the Tightrope: Achieving Work-Life Flow as a Working Mom
In today’s competitive, professional world, trying to achieve work-life balance often feels like being forced to walk a tightrope holding an unbalanced pole, on a windy day, over a vast canyon, with no net.
