I’ve noticed a pattern in the working moms that I coach. They have a voice in their heads that tells them exactly what they have to do to be the “Perfect Mom.” At the same time, another voice tells them how to be the “Perfect Professional”. These two voices are often at odds with each…
My heart is heavy with the injustice and cruelty that we in the United States are witnessing. Sometimes we don’t know what to say and so we don’t say anything. Now is not the time to stay silent. It’s time to stand with those demanding justice through peaceful protest. It’s time to look at…
As working moms, we often forget to take care of ourselves. I hear all the time from moms that they don’t have time for sleep, healthy food, or exercise. But I recently got a sobering reminder that health is EVERYTHING. What happened was that I got sick. Like never before. My symptoms came on quickly,…
I believe that every working mom can have the life and career that she wants. There are no pre-requisites. It’s not just for certain personality types. It’s not just for the ones lucky enough to have a certain kind of spouse or children. It is available for any woman. I believe it because I’ve seen…
By now, schools is in session across the country and I’ve talked with MANY moms who are struggling with the transition. Whether they are sending their six-month-old to daycare for the first time or their eighteen-year-olds off to college, it’s a difficult season for many moms. There are two primary reasons for this. First, it…
Last week, I talked about self-care and the best way to practice lasting self-care in your life. But most of my clients really struggle with allowing their own health and wellbeing to be a top priority on a daily basis. The clients who struggle with this the most are moms. Women are socialized to take care of…
After my first son was born, I initially went back to my job on a part-time basis. This worked very well at first, until my biggest case got busy and I started working much longer hours. I remember feeling like I couldn’t be a good mom to my son and do as well at work as I…
