Life in Midlife: work, play & parenting
Shortcuts and articles for moms of all stages pushing to be a better person, parent, and partner.
Atomic Habits Book Review
USE ATOMIC HABITS TO BECOME THE PERSON YOU WANT TO BE. So many reasons to check out Atomic Habits. It’s actionable and approachable and most of us (especially perpetually-in-motion-moms) will benefit by giving it a whirl—even if all you want to do is get to bed earlier, it can help set you up for sleep success.
Pomodoro Technique for Beginners
LEVEL UP YOUR PRODUCTIVITY GAME. Did you know there’s a connection between productivity and self-esteem? Learn how to optimize your time to get more done, lower your stress, and raise your self-esteem.
The Easiest Way to Glide Through Pandemic Life
TAKE BACK CONTROL. We all know this disruption to our daily routines has been (and continues to be) a real threat to our mental and physical health, but you might not realize our thoughts keep us on this downward trend. To stop the decline, we have to shift gears and stop telling ourselves, "everything will be fine."
Desk In A Box Helps Maser #WFH
CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN. Start by reducing the disorder in our homes. It’s time to create new systems so everyone can coexist harmoniously under one roof. Desk In A Box is a simple way to learn how to work from home.
Save Your Sanity While You Shelter In Place
STRATEGIES LISTED HERE WERE were written during the early days of the pandemic, but they all remain valuable tools for working from home while parenting—if you’re looking to lower your stress, keep reading.
Why You’re Not Attracting Your Ideal Customers & What To Do About It
KON MARIE YOUR CLIENTS. If you’ve read Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you know she wants us to surround ourselves with objects that “spark joy.” And I want you to do the same with your business and only take on clients who make you feel good.
How To Scroll Instagram Without Feeling Like A Failure
ON BEING AUTHENTIC IN A PINTEREST PERFECT WORLD. There’s an unspoken drive for perfection that has been quietly conditioning us moms to find our parenting, children, and homes to be “less than.” But it doesn’t have to continue. Change starts with what you post…
Smoke & Mirrors: how to avoid losing money on business coaches and classes.
7 WAYS TO AVOID BEING TAKEN BY AN UNQUALIFIED COACH If you’re searching for help - be it with weight loss, remodels, starting a business (or making one stronger!), you need to trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is. ☞ Also, these 7 tips will help…
Moms, are you built to be an entrepreneur?
FIVE QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU FIND THE ANSWER. Just like not everyone can get away with wearing hammer pants and crop tops, not every woman is meant to run a business out of her home. Here are some questions to help you sort out if the self employed life is for you.
How to Survive Summer Vacation When You Work from Home
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR FAMILY & YOUR BUSINESS. Dreams of a lazy, relaxed summer reminiscent of the 1970s are thwarted by the complaining (me about how expensive camps are and my kids about going to said camp). But after years of trial and error, I've come up with a summer recipe for summer survival for work from home moms (with varying budgets!)
Why your husband thinks your small business is a hobby
ON BELIEVING IN YOURSELF FIRST. If you want your partner’s support, stop treating your business (no matter how small or part-time) as a hobby.
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