Do you have a self-care routine? I recently heard an analogy where self-care was compared to a bowl of fruit. Although we start with a large bowl in the morning, throughout the day we give each piece away. Makes sense. We take care of our children. And we take care of our jobs, our co-workers, our family, our friends. We do laundry; pay bills; manage schedules; run ... Read More »
My Exact Night Routine for a Better Morning
Lately, I've been reading as much as I can about how to implement a night routine. While it's tempting, especially for us newer moms, to just fall into bed at night, having a dedicated routine can clear our head, improve sleep, and yes, lead to a better morning. I remember when I actually started brushing my teeth and washing my face again after having a baby. I know what ... Read More »
8 Tips to Make Exclusively Pumping Easier
Never in a million years did I expect to sit down and write a blog post about exclusively breast pumping, but here I am. Nor did I expect that it was a path I would take. My plan was always to have a healthy baby, and nurse the first year. But, my baby had different plans. She didn't nurse well at the hospital but they sent us home with optimism that all would be well. Until ... Read More »
Forget Work-Life Balance, Find a Work-Rest Balance
Work-life balance has been a hot topic recently. In fact, "burnout" has become a medical condition, according to the World Health Organization. It's not just top executives that experience it either but everyone from CEOs to stay-at-home moms. So while a work-life balance is important, I'd argue that we should be striving for a healthier work and REST balance. (This post may ... Read More »
5 Time Management Tips for Busy Moms
Six weeks after I had my baby I went back to work. Although it was much sooner than I anticipated, my office allowed me to work from home. I figured my multitasking skills would help me succeed at both. Here was my chance to show I could continue working my full-time job while taking care of my baby. Watch and learn everyone! Turns out, it was much harder than I thought it ... Read More »