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 ….
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.
The Hidden Battle: Working Mother and the Ongoing Childcare Crisis
As the default parent and an employee-turned-entrepreneur, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cut back on hours worked or lost out on jobs entirely because of the struggle to find good childcare for my kids. This problem not only immediately impacts my family but is part of what contributes toward the pay gap between men and women and the mommy penalty.
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.
