Many working moms – myself included – with young kids suffer from poor quality sleep and sleep deprivation. There are good reasons why. Between the responsibilities of work and motherhood, it can be […]
Self-Care & Wellbeing
8 herbal teas that can help us relax and sleep better
A good night’s sleep is such an important part of our health and wellbeing, yet many working moms fall short of the recommended 7-9 hours every night. Actually, it’s not just working moms […]
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6 ways to take care of our physical wellbeing (beyond just diet and exercise)
When you think of physical wellness, do you think of yoga, salads, and fruit smoothies? Many of us do, and while those things are important parts of being physically well, there’s more to […]
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9 micro-breaks I take at work to help manage work stress and feel less drained
One of the biggest challenges that working moms face is finding the right balance between work, family, and our own personal needs. If our jobs are highly demanding, we might miss out on […]
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9 things I do at work to feel less stressed and have better work-life balance
Does how we feel about our jobs and our job satisfaction – our occupational wellness – affect our personal lives and work-life balance? You probably already know that it does. We’ve all had […]
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5 ways I limit blue light at night for better sleep
A good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being and overall health, but it’s often a luxury for working moms. There are lots of reasons we might miss out on sleep at night, […]
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8 things that help me prevent working mom burnout
Parental burnout is a very real experience and a very big problem, with almost 65% of working parents reporting feeling burned out. Among them, rates are unsurprisingly higher for working moms. I can’t […]
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7 workplace boundaries I set to promote a healthy work-life balance
Having a good work-life balance is a goal us working moms are constantly striving for. Yes, our careers are important to us, but so are our families, and we want to be able […]
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How bright light therapy helps me manage seasonal winter blues
Every winter, I notice changes in my mood – feelings of sadness, low energy, and just… blah-ness. It doesn’t feel severe enough to affect my day-to-day function significantly, but it’s definitely noticeable and […]
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7 ways I manage the holiday blues when the holidays get too hectic
The holidays can be a joyous time, but let’s be real – it’s not all silver bells. The season can actually be pretty stressful with all the new demands and expectations we have […]