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You know you’re starving for a recharge when you drink it in like it’s a $5 Pulp Fiction milkshake.
I had so much work to do on my flight from San Diego to Houston but as a working mother doing double duty, I’d been jumping from one deadline to the next for weeks. When I saw the in-flight movie preview, I felt a strong, undeniable pull to watch. It seemed the best thing I could do for my sanity (and that of everyone around me) was pay some respect to work life balance, buy a headset, sit back and unwind. After all, this is precious time on a plane, alone, no internet access, no cell phones allowed, no twitter (sorry friend).
Tracy Green just launched a new website, www.smartworkingmom.com. Her site is worth a look if you have a minute. This week, she emailed me and also left a comment on my blog. I’d like to share them both with you because I think you’ll relate to what she’s saying.
Email: “I applaude you! It was so refreshing to see a website that makes it okay for moms to work, and want to work and celebrates those who do! I’m emailing to ask your permission to list www.sixfiguremomsclub.com as a HOT LINK on my evolving website: www.smartworkingmom.com. I’m a full-time, plus working mom of two boys and enjoy having a career. My issue became that I was in complete control and successful at the office, but at home — forget it! I was out of my element. (Snipped)
Some of you readers might remember from my Staycation post that I’m not a fan of staying home for summer vacation, so now I’ve embarked on quite the opposite, an 18 day marathon trip. I’ll do my best to bring you along if you’re interested. My posts will likely be more personal in nature over the next three weeks so that’s what you’re in for if you’re planning to play along.
Do you have a personal barometer that gives you a sign when you’re off kilter? If yes, are you able to call on it in time to actually affect a change in your behavior? So, you ask, what do you mean, Angie? Let me explain. For years, in times of extreme stress or unhappiness, my personal barometers have been working perfectly. I just wasn’t paying attention. I often didn’t notice until the difficult time had passed. Now, I’m quite a bit more mindful and if I pay attention, I can catch myself and affect a change before I go down a negative path. Ok, Ok, I know. What in the world am I talking about?