BOOK: I Don't Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother
Give yourself some good laughs as this working mom of two and primary breadwinner tries to make it all work. Smart, witty, funny.
Allison Pearson's debut novel, I Don't Know How She Does It, is a rare and beautiful hybrid: a devastatingly funny novel that's also a compelling fictional world. You want to climb inside this book and inhabit it. However...
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Know-How-She-Does/dp/0375414053?tag=theskin02-20
Allison Pearson's debut novel, I Don't Know How She Does It, is a rare and beautiful hybrid: a devastatingly funny novel that's also a compelling fictional world. You want to climb inside this book and inhabit it. However...
Give yourself some good laughs as this working mom of two and primary breadwinner tries to make it all work. Smart, witty, funny.
BOOK: Me, Myself & Inc.
DeMao says that people feel pulled in so many directions because “they are trying to balance what cannot be divided by two!” Me, Myself & Inc informs readers how to create synergy between all areas of their lives and find success in doing so.
DeMao has been raising a small business and 3 daughters for over 25 years. Her secret is not finding balance;it’s about creating synergy among all life aspects: ME:family, friends,community you; MYSELF:individualyou; INC: business, professional you”
http://www.memyselfandinc.com
DeMao has been raising a small business and 3 daughters for over 25 years. Her secret is not finding balance;it’s about creating synergy among all life aspects: ME:family, friends,community you; MYSELF:individualyou; INC: business, professional you”
Suggested by sldunlimited:
DeMao says that people feel pulled in so many directions because “they are trying to balance what cannot be divided by two!” Me, Myself & Inc informs readers how to create synergy between all areas of their lives and find success in doing so.
BOOK: How to Break a Glass Ceiling Without a Hammer
This book has great tips for woman! My chapter 24 - gives 10 tips for them to succeed in Corporate America.
This book gives tons of tips to women on How to Break the Glass Ceiling Without a Hammer and also helps woman to use these tips both in their professional and personal life.
http://prowoman.net/
This book gives tons of tips to women on How to Break the Glass Ceiling Without a Hammer and also helps woman to use these tips both in their professional and personal life.
Suggested by Sonja Fisher:
This book has great tips for woman! My chapter 24 - gives 10 tips for them to succeed in Corporate America.
TIP: Remember You
Never Never put yourself last. You have to have a sense of yourself and your well being. Otherwise, you may be doing it all and be miserable inside OR you may be doing it all and just be doing too much- recipe for collapsing and dropping the ball.
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Suggested by Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick:
Never Never put yourself last. You have to have a sense of yourself and your well being. Otherwise, you may be doing it all and be miserable inside OR you may be doing it all and just be doing too much- recipe for collapsing and dropping the ball.
TIP: Carry Yourself With Elegance | Cris Simone
Always carry yourself with elegance, style and grace no matter how hectic life becomes. Dress well, wear makeup, and style your hair. It simply feels good when you look good.
~Experience the Art of Living Well~
http://www.crissimone.com
~Experience the Art of Living Well~
Suggested by Cris Simone:
Always carry yourself with elegance, style and grace no matter how hectic life becomes. Dress well, wear makeup, and style your hair. It simply feels good when you look good.
TIP: Appreciative Living
Keep a light heart & a positive spirit thru attentiveness to what's working well in your day, what you appreciate in any moment; not what's going wrong, or what we didn't get done. The latter are sure energy drainers! Read more on my blog..
http://www.sherpahigherperformance.com/blog/61/
Suggested by Denise Ercolino Yarrison:
Keep a light heart & a positive spirit thru attentiveness to what's working well in your day, what you appreciate in any moment; not what's going wrong, or what we didn't get done. The latter are sure energy drainers! Read more on my blog..
TIP: Get a Hobby
Whether it's crafting, cooking, photography or something else, having a hobby and making time for it is so important to today's busy woman. It is truly "you" time.
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Whether it's crafting, cooking, photography or something else, having a hobby and making time for it is so important to today's busy woman. It is truly "you" time.
TIP: Priorities
Your partner is important to you, but so is your career. Make a "date" once each week to spend time with your spouse, even if it means bringing him or her to a work event.
TIP: Priorities
Suggested by Amanda Pekoe:
Your partner is important to you, but so is your career. Make a "date" once each week to spend time with your spouse, even if it means bringing him or her to a work event.
TIP: Make Goals | Fabulous&MoneySavvy
Instead of overwhelming yourself, list 3-5 feasible goals each day that are measurable for progress. Revisit your goals in the morning and midday for any adjustments. >I like to highlight according to activities<
Growth.Money.Success.
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Growth.Money.Success.
Suggested by Bahiyah Shabazz:
Instead of overwhelming yourself, list 3-5 feasible goals each day that are measurable for progress. Revisit your goals in the morning and midday for any adjustments. >I like to highlight according to activities<
TIP: Stay Organized
The best advice I can give is to keep an organized day planner. It doesn't matter if it electronic, a calendar on the wall or a paper calendar in your purse. Being able to write things down will help your mind remember them and get them done.
TIP: Stay Organized
Suggested by Sapphire Bookkeeping:
The best advice I can give is to keep an organized day planner. It doesn't matter if it electronic, a calendar on the wall or a paper calendar in your purse. Being able to write things down will help your mind remember them and get them done.
TIP: The Twisted Pencil
Tip: plan in advance - it usually works just fine when you're planning a week ahead; write down the schedules of every family member and organize yours' around those. Helps to organize your day while still being there for a family.
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Suggested by Erika Walker:
Tip: plan in advance - it usually works just fine when you're planning a week ahead; write down the schedules of every family member and organize yours' around those. Helps to organize your day while still being there for a family.
TIP: Get Your Groceries deliverered
We waste so much time on grocery shopping -
drive to Store
put items in cart
take items out of cart at checkout
replace items in cart
pack items into car
drive home
unpack car
put away
Add in traffic and small children for maximum wasted hours!
Order online at your convenience and chose a delivery slot that suits your day!
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Order online at your convenience and chose a delivery slot that suits your day!
Suggested by Margot Bloom:
We waste so much time on grocery shopping -
drive to Store
put items in cart
take items out of cart at checkout
replace items in cart
pack items into car
drive home
unpack car
put away
Add in traffic and small children for maximum wasted hours!
TIP: Cook Once/Eat Twice
Cook enough for two meals. This will save you a tremendous amount of time!
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Suggested by Denise Dougherty:
Cook enough for two meals. This will save you a tremendous amount of time!
TIP: Take A Mental Health Day | Cris Simone
Take a mental health day once a month to either do absolutely nothing, or only what you want to do. It gives you an opportunity to come back to center and refocus, especially when life is at its craziest.
~Experience the Art of Living Well~
http://www.crissimone.com
~Experience the Art of Living Well~
Suggested by Cris Simone:
Take a mental health day once a month to either do absolutely nothing, or only what you want to do. It gives you an opportunity to come back to center and refocus, especially when life is at its craziest.
TIP: Have A "Me" Day | Fabulous&MoneySavvy
Women take care of others before their personal needs. It's important to incorporate a "me" day for tranquility. Remember you can't take of everyone else unless you take care of yourself.
Growth.Money.Success.
http://fabulousandmoneysavvy.com
Growth.Money.Success.
Suggested by Bahiyah Shabazz:
Women take care of others before their personal needs. It's important to incorporate a "me" day for tranquility. Remember you can't take of everyone else unless you take care of yourself.
TIP: Don't beat yourself up over the small things
Always remember - you can't be 100% on your game 100% of the time. Try your best, and learn from your mistakes.
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Suggested by Denise Dougherty:
Always remember - you can't be 100% on your game 100% of the time. Try your best, and learn from your mistakes.
TIP: How I (try to) Do It All
As a mother of 2 and first time entrepreneur, I find that spending 15 minutes or less in the evening and morning tying up loose ends (dishes to emails) helps me prepare for the next day - ready to (try) to do it all again!
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Suggested by Amanda Armstrong:
As a mother of 2 and first time entrepreneur, I find that spending 15 minutes or less in the evening and morning tying up loose ends (dishes to emails) helps me prepare for the next day - ready to (try) to do it all again!
TIP: ABC'S = Always Be Carrying Something
Follow the ABC'S. "Always Be Carrying Something." Baby on one hip, laptop in the other. Going upstairs? Bring the laundry with you. Going to work? Bring your mail, iphone, prescription refills and calendar.
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Suggested by Lisa:
Follow the ABC'S. "Always Be Carrying Something." Baby on one hip, laptop in the other. Going upstairs? Bring the laundry with you. Going to work? Bring your mail, iphone, prescription refills and calendar.
TIP: Best Quote to Live By in a Busy Life
"I can, and will, do everything I want to...just not all at one time. Patience!"
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Suggested by Denise Dougherty:
"I can, and will, do everything I want to...just not all at one time. Patience!"
TIP: Finding Balance
Busy moms have a lot in common with circus performers. We have to
juggle many balls in the air - and we worry that it's all going to come
crashing down at any moment! Additionally, we strive to perfect our
balancing act, some days feeling more surefo...
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Suggested by Candi Wingate:
Busy moms have a lot in common with circus performers. We have to
juggle many balls in the air - and we worry that it's all going to come
crashing down at any moment! Additionally, we strive to perfect our
balancing act, some days feeling more surefo...
