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What do you need to let go of: 3 surprising reasons you may not be successful at work
If you’re finding yourself in situations when you’re not thriving at work, the temptation may be to blame external circumstances or even other people. And you may be justified to do so…It may after all be the boss who’s not giving you the right opportunities, or the...
Mind your well-being: How mindfulness is changing life and work for the better
How many times have you switched from one task to the other, anxiously trying to get through your long to-do list as fast as you could? Or absent-mindedly listened to the kids, while furiously answering emails? Or almost dropped the phone in the dinner pot while...
Start where you are: How to build on what you’ve got to accomplish your dreams
I remember when I first dreamt of studying abroad as I was nearing the end of high school in my native Senegal. Despite being a stellar student and coming from a comfortable middle-class, single parent family, achieving my dream of an elite higher education,...
7 signs of an inclusive workplace for women of color
As women of color at work, and frankly as any working woman or man, being in an inclusive professional environment can make a world of difference. But what is an inclusive workplace really? According to Linked In, an inclusive workplace is a “ working...
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Why “Bad Moms” Will Change How You Think About Motherhood (And Women) Forever
I've been impatiently waiting to see "Bad Moms", and yesterday finally grabbed my sis-in-law, kissed the hubby and kids good-night, and headed straight for a movie treat. And what a treat it was! This hilarious yet sentimental comedy had me laughing, tearing up, and...
Tips From the Most Successful Women To Hack Your Morning Routine
Mornings can be rough. I'd know... I set up my alarm for 4am every night, only to play a game of catch-and-release with the snooze button until about 5am. At which point I engage in a tough back-and-forth with myself, discussing the pros and cons of leaving the sweet...
How to Keep the Kids Entertained in the Summer When You Work Full-Time
We look forward to summer all year, and then it comes, with its slew of fun things to do to entertain ourselves. And most importantly for working moms, to entertain the kids...All of a sudden, all this fun has to be combined with being stuck in a cubicle working...
Working Dads In A World of Working Moms: A Heartfelt Confession
So the other day, as we were discussing prospective plans for Father's Day, I got to asking Dear Hubby a few questions about being a working dad. "Honey, how does it feel to be a working dad?" "What do you mean? I work and I'm a dad!" "Yeah, but, do you feel like...