You've reached the moment of truth: you realize that you are in the early stages of job burnout, and you tell yourself, 'This has got to stop.' You want to achieve work-life balance. You ‘re ready to make changes. But what do you do next? You can't quit your job, and your kids still need you. You still face the demands of a career, a family and maintaining a household. How … [Read more...] about Work-life balance tips for working parents
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Early signs of job burnout
When was the last time you went on vacation? Did you find yourself checking email or calling the office while you're on break? How often do you bring home work, or work on weekend. And most of all, how many times have you told yourself: 'I'm too stressed' or ' I wish I had more me time or time with my family?' You've probably heard of job burnout, (this article explains … [Read more...] about Early signs of job burnout
How to balance your time and energy during pregnancy
Pregnancy isn't easy. Your body is going through many changes, you need to stay healthy and fit, but even though you'd love to curl up and sleep the whole day, you also have to keep up with the demands of real life (your job, housework, other kids). So how do you juggle the needs of your baby, you, and the other people that need you? Here are some tips for busy moms. … [Read more...] about How to balance your time and energy during pregnancy
How to Motivate Lazy Co-workers
Do you sometimes feel that you are doing the work of other people? Or that you have to yell or threaten them so they will do their job? You're pulling overtime and overwhelmed with deadlines and they're just going through the motions—coming in late, dragging their feet, submitting mediocre work—just to get a paycheck. You can't do their job, but how can you make them more … [Read more...] about How to Motivate Lazy Co-workers
4 ways to make stress work for you!
When was the last time you did something for yourself, just because you enjoyed it? Many women are over-stressed and at the brink of burn out but don't even know it, because they're so used to taking care of other people—often tuning out their own needs in the process. The result? They're cranky, frustrated, overwhelmed, and often angry at themselves and other people. … [Read more...] about 4 ways to make stress work for you!