top of page
Search


Feel the fear
Given the uncertainty of the world right now, I wanted to share this past post . . . Here is a practice I try to do daily. I close my...

Kari Clark
Mar 28, 20201 min read


What to do if you suck at meditating
I often hear busy moms complain that meditation doesn’t work for them. I get it; our minds are going a million miles a minute and pausing...

Kari Clark
Mar 16, 20201 min read


How do I become less reactive?
This week’s reader question is common. I start every day with good intentions, but then fire drill after fire drills happen. How do I...

Kari Clark
Mar 8, 20202 min read


It’s Never 50/50
Creating a true partnership means that it’s hardly ever a 50/50 divide. Life is too unpredictable. We need to be able to flex with our...

Kari Clark
Feb 19, 20201 min read


My Type of Parenting Method—CTFD
I often get asked what the ideal parenting method is. My new favorite is CTFD, which stands for “Calm the F*ck Down.” (Hint, it’s...

Kari Clark
Feb 4, 20201 min read


Don’t Step on a Crack
The other morning, I was super stressed. The hyper-efficient Kari wanted to drive the kids to school instead of taking the extra...

Kari Clark
Jan 29, 20201 min read


(Not) Snapping at kids
And, our final tip from a single dad, Marc Pickett... This is a recent discovery. I found myself getting into the habit of speaking...

Kari Clark
Jan 22, 20201 min read


Be early
Those that know me well will laugh that I’m writing this, as I am chronically late. But, I recently heard the quote, “all the good things...

Kari Clark
Jan 15, 20201 min read


Assume Positive Intent
I recently came across the best piece of advice that former Pepsi CEO and badass working mom, Indra Nooyi ever received: My father was an...

Kari Clark
Dec 30, 20191 min read


Go on a listening walk
Over the past few weeks, Rowan’s Pre-K class has been going on ‘listening walks’ around the school grounds. His teacher encouraged us to...

Kari Clark
Dec 15, 20191 min read


Stop being overwhelmed by your to-do list
So often, an idea pops into my mind, and 20 minutes later I find myself down a rabbit hole of random tasks. A simple hack helps: I add...

Kari Clark
Dec 8, 20191 min read


Do a Hug Countdown
When I pick up Rowan, we need to cross a vast avenue to get to the car. Usually, I am annoyed when we miss the light, watching the...

Kari Clark
Jul 29, 20191 min read


Do Some Kiddo-therapy
Last night, I left my notebook on a plane, which meant getting back home at 3:30 am instead of 1. Today I could have been a mess with...

Kari Clark
Jul 24, 20191 min read


Is the Rush Worth It?
I love this story from Derek Silvers. He used to bike to exercise, pushing himself hard, so he was sweaty, red and out of breath. It...

Kari Clark
Jul 23, 20191 min read


Don't Run Away
Being a working mom is ridiculously hard. Even the ones that look like they have it all together, don't. Trust me, I've interviewed...

Kari Clark
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Overwhelmed today? This can help
I'm always fighting the feeling of being overwhelmed, which is why I love Shawn Blanc's tool—the overwhelm grid. First, make a list of...

Kari Clark
Mar 8, 20191 min read


Ask For More Time
Deadlines have been identified as the most common cause of work stress (with 30% of folks citing it). Not only that, it decreases...

Kari Clark
Feb 21, 20191 min read


How to Handle Conflicting Advice
I've started raising my friends and family pre-seed round for Uplift. Whenever I dive into something new, I try to talk to as many smart...

Kari Clark
Feb 7, 20191 min read


Create a Zen Moment When That Seems Impossible
Let's be honest—being a working mom is stressful. We need as many tools as possible to...Chill. The. Hell. Out. Today's hack: create a...

Kari Clark
Jan 30, 20191 min read


Create a Mental Health Shelf
How is your Friday looking? You survived the week. Nice one. Today's hack: Create a mental health shelf. Designate a place in your house...

Kari Clark
Oct 26, 20181 min read
bottom of page