Adult daughters don’t always get the time and attention they need for self-care. This is especially true when it comes to Mother’s Day approaches. The situation can be quite precarious if an adult daughter’s relationship with her mom is strained or estranged. My Mom’s Unintentional Advice In her Jamaican patois (pronounced: “patwah”) accent, my mom […]
These 3 clues, that I’m about to share, are indicators that you may be on the road to burnout. Addressing these 3 clues to avoid burnout can save your life. Check them out! Clue #1: Tyranny Of The Urgent This clue is all about the fact that you are on your way towards burnout if you buy […]
The “cosmic pause” of COVID19 pandemic has ushered in a time of firsts in human history: First pandemic in lonnnng time. First non-pomp-n-circumstance-type of graduation ceremonies First nearly full in-classroom-to-online shift within the education arenas First major interruption of major league and collegiate sports …and a host of other firsts on personal and professional […]
Are you an unemployed mom? Do you need to get find a career, but you feel like the coronavirus—and maybe potential employers—are conspiring against you and sabotaging your success? Do you have questions about creating a career or maybe you need some tools to help you? Well look no further because this article will give […]
In 1981, George Doran coined the term SMART goals as it relates to the process of accomplishing one’s goals. While such goals do need to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, & timely, the pursuit of those goals can wear you out if you’re not careful. Identifying a specific goal is very important. But, if […]
Today, it can be very hard for busy moms to calm down. In fact, research shows that nearly 25% of all new moms experience some form of anxiety about motherhood. And the number is steadily increasing. The health and wellness industry is replete with a myriad of options for helping women calm down. From exercise […]
In my previous post, 3 Types of Mommy Guilt, I described the pangs, pokes, and pressures that contribute to mommy guilt. If you’re a mom, this guilt can come at you not just from your daughter but also from your own mother. The internal and external comments that get hurled at you can seep into […]