When it comes to paid work, I’ve heard that the average person spends about 21% of their waking life working. That’s a huge chunk of your life! When you also consider that, apparently, 80% of people are unhappy with their job, that’s a lot of time spent unhappily. But I believe it: just one scroll through Facebook on a Sunday night, and I see people lamenting about the fact that they have to … [Read more...]
Mamas Making It Work: Interview with Alexandra Eidenberg
When I first met Alexandra Eidenberg it was at a holiday party for the kids and moms of the non-profit organization she started. I was not only taken in by her kindness and presence, but impressed by how she dedicated herself fully to everything she did, from her family to her work. And my goodness, her work ethic, drive, and motivation is astounding. As she works hard now campaigning to be … [Read more...]
Lessons in Resilience and Never Giving Up
I love the age Little Miss is at right now -- almost two years old. (Then again, I feel like I say that at every new “age.”) The connections she’s making, the words she’s learning, her bubbling personality. Everything! Of course though, with growing up and learning so much, she’s also discovering the world doesn’t revolve around her every want. With that new realization, I’ve already seen the … [Read more...]
Resolutions or Goals? Word Choice Matters
Happy new year!! Are you making resolutions this year? Or goals? This is the first year I’ve decided not to make resolutions. But that’s not to say I’m not looking to improve myself this year. In fact, I’d say it’s the exact opposite. 2016, for me, will be a year of personal development (which you’ll hear a lot about on this blog). One of my friends and co-workers blogged about this very subject … [Read more...]
