There is value in finding your Tribe to manage through the journey of finding a work life balance and to share the schedule chaos, celebrate the wins, and to comfort each other through the losses.
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Motivation of The Fear of Failing
I would dare to bet everyone reading this has had that moment where the fear of failing has impacted the way you handled a situation at least once. Maybe it was as simple as not trying out for the school play, or as impacting as not going for that promotion you know you deserved. It […]
She’s Not Even Technical
Like all women in the technical industry I work in a male dominate environment. After all women hold less than 25% of the tech jobs in America. (Even more disheartening women only hold 11% of the executive positions). This is why I was very upset to learn that women are leaving the industry at a […]
The Power Of A To Do List
Life is busy. Full of everyday tasks that need to get done. It can be chaotic, stressful, fun, and exciting all at the same time. I was asked recently by a young professional for a tip on how to stay organized while managing being a mother, wife, and full-time employee juggling multiple projects. Immediately, one […]
Not For The Faint Of Heart
Faint of Heart I have always known being a working mom wasn’t for the faint of heart as it is challenging work, but I am starting to see the pressures of today’s society are making it more and more stressful for moms everywhere. I had a friend recently come over with her 2-year old. He […]
Just Lucky
Beginners Luck Recently, a good friend of mine bravely and boldly quit her job and started her own recruiting company. She has two young kids and was traveling 90% of the time. She was working too hard for too little and not doing what she was passionate about. Though she needed the income she knew […]
Managing Time Before It Manages You
Oh Time, our elusive friend or staunch enemy, that we all seem to chase every day, week, month, year. It is so hard to believe something can be so giving and yet so cruel at the same time. I figured out a long time ago that how I manage this benevolent beast is key to […]
Overcoming The Impatient Perfectionist
I recently started a new chapter in my career. The third in three years. It is a great thing and I am enjoying it very much, but it has also brought out a side of me that I am trying hard to control. The impatient perfectionist. The internal struggle I have with myself to do […]
Fighting Fear
The New Chapter of Fear Today, I find myself in a position I have never been in in my entire working life, and the fear is hard to fight. I have been laid off and I do not yet have another position. Fear. I was officially told 10 days ago; the fear has grown with […]
Having It All?!
I Have This! Really!? There is a reason I called this blog “Managing” it all and not “Having” it all. By definition, I can say I “have” the family, reasonably successful career, and a pretty fulfilling life, but I know I would be fooling myself and others to say I “have” it all. Now, admitting […]