Work-Life Tips, as shared in “The Balance Myth” (reprinted with permission by the author) By Teresa Taylor The following eight “life” and “work” tips will help women rethink their work success, while excelling at home and in the office. They are written from my personal and professional experiences and shared in The Balance Myth: Rethinking […]
In her June 2013 TED talk, Anne-Marie Slaughter asks What Does Male/Female Equality Really Mean? She argues that breadwinning and caregiving must be valued equivalently in order to achieve full gender equality: “I suggest that real equality, full equality, does not just mean valuing women on male terms. It means creating a much wider range […]
Find yourself always rushing in and just making it or even worse, apologizing for your tardiness. Always overwhelmed? Join me in arriving 15 minutes early to every meeting. I schedule the meeting 15 minutes ahead in my e-calendar. Then, when I arrive 15 minutes before the true appointment time, I use the bonus time to check […]
Wixii, Angela Cody Rouget, founder and certified organizer of Major Moms generously shares several expert tips to start de-cluttering. Major Moms is a professional organizing company that helps individuals and families to have a more manageable and orderly household without embarrassment or judgment. She reminds us: “Wise people reach out for help when they need […]
“Oh, I’ll just take a picture,” a woman I met at a networking event recently said as we were exchanging business cards. She promptly opened the app, CardMunch by LinkedIn, on her iPhone, took a picture of my card, and handed it back to me. She had all my information but none of the hassle […]
“It is very easy for me to get overwhelmed with the “to-dos “ in life, as I know most moms endure. Staying connected with like-minded mothers has been key for helping me realize that the inbox will always be full, there will always be another bed to make, another dish to clean but my husband […]
Candy, candy everywhere! I don’t know about you, but it seems like every holiday has become a candy fest, including Valentine’s Day. My sons don’t give nor receive just one valentine, but at least one from each member of their respective classes, resulting in nearly 30, which today are usually candy valentines. So, the last […]
I collect 20% off coupons with vigor. It pains me to pay full price at Sports Authority or Bed Bath & Beyond or anywhere when the coupons are plentiful. It is almost like a game for me. So, there is nothing more annoying than forgetting the coupon at home. Worry be gone! I just found the […]
Too often, “flexible” work arrangements are associated with the “mommy track.” However, Nanette Fondas recently wrote a piece entitled, “After Your ‘Daddy Days’ End,” which points out that (i) more men than women would consider flex work options and (ii) many companies are willing to accommodate requests for flexible work arrangements. Studies have also shown […]
If you need to track expenses or receipts for any reason: work, business, mileage, taxes, etc., check out Expensify, an easy to use and free app that has helped us reduce paper, streamline expense tracking, and increase personal efficiency. The easy-to-use app allows you to take a picture of each receipt, make relevant notes, and […]
