A Blog for women, about women; the roses and thorns of life & everything in Between

Simplifying Life as a Working Mom: A Guide to More Balance and Less Overwhelm

Chances are, if you’re a working mom like me, you're also deep in the trenches of mom chaos, which ranges from organized disarray to full-blown apocalypse. So, before you ask how this post will help you navigate the madness, let me assure you, I've found some ways to keep my life from unraveling faster than a cheap sweater.

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June Lifestyle Roundup: Sips, Smiles, and Superwomen – Celebrating the Chaos and Cheers of Working Moms and Career Women

Whether you've been juggling conference calls with diaper changes or mastering the art of the mute button during online meetings to mask the chaos at home, our June roundup is here to celebrate the beautiful, chaotic dance of working womanhood. Grab a well-deserved coffee—or let’s be honest, something stronger—and join us as we toast to surviving and thriving in June 2024!

Here's a fun roundup of this month’s highlights, tailored especially for the superhero working women and moms out there.

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Caring for Your Mind: Why Mental Health is as Vital as Physical Health

Our mental well-being influences how we think, feel, and behave in daily life. It affects our ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life's setbacks and hardships. Just like physical health, mental health requires regular maintenance and care. I had to learn this the hard way, but taking care of your mind can be smoothly integrated into your life if you try.

Let's explore practical steps to nurturing your mind, including mindfulness practices, stress management techniques, and strategies for fostering a positive mindset.

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The Lifestyle Monthly Wrap-Up for Women: May 2024

I’m getting so excited for summer, camping, traveling, and spending time with my kiddos away from the hustle of the school year.

So, in anticipation of the summer fun to come, here’s your Womanhood Unwrapped monthly lifestyle wrap-up for May 2024.

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How and Why Listening to Your Intuition Matters

Learning to listen to your intuition and instincts is important. So, if you struggle with listening to your intuition. Or you just need a reminder of why and how it’s important to honor your instincts. Here are some of the ways in which you can tune in.

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The Best Business & Career Ideas for Women in 2024

It’s always struck me as odd that there’s a cultural expectation that people will find the career they want by the time they are eighteen years old and will stay in that profession for their whole working life!

I mean, if you look at your other choices and changes throughout life, it’s kind of silly, right?

If you're considering a new business or career, this post is for you! I’m here to inspire you with the top business ideas for women in 2024.

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The Monthly Wrap-Up for Women: April 2024

If you haven’t noticed already, I’m kind of an idea person. True confession: That doesn’t mean I’m always great at executing the ideas I have, but my brain is wired always to be thinking of the next thing. It’s a blessing and a curse. 😜

The point is that I’ve been noodling with the idea of doing a monthly wrap-up for women for quite a while now. I’ve tested a few ways of delivering this, and finally, voila! I came up with a plan.

So, without further ado, here’s your Womanhood Unwrapped monthly wrap-up for April 2024.

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How to Change Your Career After 40

The real question is, how do you successfully change careers after forty as a woman?

I’m not going to sit here and tell you that it will be easy or that you’re guaranteed to change your career and love it. But if you don’t try, will you ever really know?

Here are seven critical steps to take if you’re considering a career change.

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6 Ways to Balance Family & Work Life as a Mother

No matter how meticulously you plan your day or how many to-do lists you create, life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs. Just when you think you've got it all under control, your child falls sick, or a scheduled meeting coincides with school pick-up time, or... the list of unforeseen events is endless. Here are six things to help you balance as a working mom.

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The Power of Accepting Being Disliked

You, like everyone else, hate to be disliked. But there are times when, suddenly, you wonder how this could possibly happen when all you’ve ever been is nice to Karen. Am I right?

This is what you could call the “dislikability conundrum.”

You do everything right, and still, some people are just not going to like you. You are going to encounter this no matter what throughout your life, so what should you do? Read more.

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Celebrating Women’s History and Your Own

No matter what, you have something you have accomplished, something you have learned, something you should be proud of, and somewhere you are dreaming of going with your life.

So with this concept in mind, I wanted to share some ideas of how you can honor women in history this month, women all over the world now, and yourself – a woman making history now.

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What to Do When You Hit Roadblocks in Your Life or Career

You get to decide. Are you going to drive at full speed into your life’s current roadblock? Are you going to turn and run? Are you going to wait for the roadblock to be removed?

What you decide absolutely decides your future. Let me say that again. You are in charge. You get to decide. So, with that in mind, let’s chat about some ways I analyze my situation and then decide how to move forward when I encounter a roadblock.

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Best Gifts for You and Your Bestie this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day brings up a lot of baggage for a lot of people – especially women. Whether you’re single, separated, divorced, or just plain annoyed by the holiday's commercialism, you’re not alone.

That’s why we are sharing our favorite gifts to give yourself or your besties this Valentine’s Day. 🥰

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12 Quotes from Female Founders to Inspire You

There’s nothing better than inspiration from women in business. Those who have come before are willing to impart their knowledge and wisdom to other women dreaming and wishing to succeed.

We all need a little inspiration at times, and here are my top ten favorite quotes – EVER – From women who are also founders of successful businesses.

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How to Stay True to Yourself in the Face of Doubt

How do you stay true to yourself and your goals when you are blown off course?

Let’s start with defining the things that can cause your psyche to fall into a tailspin of self-doubt and go from there. Sound good? Good.

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Your 30-Day New Year Plan To Get in Gear

It’s that time of year again. That’s right. The time of year when it seems like you should have everything in place: your personal vision board, your business plan, and your New Year’s resolutions. Here’s your simple 30-day plan to get yourself in gear.

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Wrapping Up the Year: What I Loved and Learned in 2023

As soon as January 1, 2024, hits, I promise you’ll be ready to charge forward with inspiration and powerful motivation if you don’t wear yourself ragged over the holiday season.

So here I am, cozying up with a warm beverage and starting my annual wrap-up. Here’s what I loved and learned this year. I hope it provides you with some inspiration for your own reflection.

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