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It’s not a 1-to-1 trade-off

So often, I see women think that work-life balance is a 1-to-1 trade-off. That to get a fulfilling life, they need to make major...

Life after success

For my whole life, I’ve been on the hedonic treadmill — in which satisfaction of achievement wears off almost immediately to the next...

Find the right medium

Meetings are the hardest for working parents. They are time-consuming and at set times, which might not work with your family’s needs....

Do you want to be special or happy?

I recently read a thought provoking article in the Atlantic that I have been processing about how people sacrifice their well-being by...

A not-so-gentle reminder to slow down

Last night I was struck by a bout of food poisoning. It came out of nowhere (and I still have no idea from what) right when I was going...

Set an alarm to be more present

So often, I find myself checking my phone to see the time only to find myself 10-minutes later engulfed in an internet rabbit hole....

Fish when the fish are biting

My mom has a shore house that we visit often. My husband, Joe has tried unsuccessfully for hours fishing off the end of the pier. He’s...

A Double Whammy

For any mom feeling like you’ve been hit by a double whammy during the pandemic, we feel you. Our 7-year-old son George was diagnosed...

Take a break before you break

I was recently talking to a company that reported that only 20% of employees had taken a vacation compared to 70% typically at this point...

Incorporate a moment of play

Today’s post is by Chloe Varelidi is an award-winning toy designer and the creator of follies, a beautiful toy that will have your kids...

Mommy, you work all the time

“Mommy, you work all the time,” says Rowan regularly. It breaks my heart and what I hate about the merging of work and life the most. My...

Turn off self-view mode

Today’s tip is a simple hack to reduce Zoom fatigue. Turn off self-view mode: Right-click on your video. Choose ‘Hide myself’ Then go to...

Yes, it’s harder

As I’m sure you have felt first hand, moms are struggling with the pandemic. In fact, 27% of working parents of young children say they...

Swap workspaces

Need a bit of a fresh perspective today? Swap workspaces. Swap desks with your partner, take a meeting outside, or just move from room to...

I ugly sobbed

People keep asking me how I am. This next antidote sums it up. I feel OK. Business is going well. My kids are happy. I’ve enjoyed slowing...

Have a 5-minute catch up

Yesterday, a good friend called 10-minutes before a critical meeting. Normally, I’d just ignore and call back later, but instead, I...

Use avoidance as a productivity tool

It’s amazing what I can get done when I don’t want to do something. Seriously, some of my most productive times are when I want to avoid...

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