The first thing I read today was Seth Godin’s post on Authenticity. He says that “If it acts like a duck , it’s a duck. It doesn’t matter if the duck thinks it’s a dog, it’s still a duck as far as the rest of us are concerned.”  Seth’s thoughts today apply to working mothers because they are directly related to getting past your self doubt and acting like the person you want to be.  He implies that if you can do that, others will see you as who you want to be and you’ll live it.  Easy right?

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Even if you aren’t a fan of RAP music, you’ve gotta hand it to M.I.A.’s pregnant Grammy performance last night on the Grammy’s with T.I., Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, and Kanye West.  She rocked the house in a signature couture pregnancy outfit…on, yes listen closely ladies….her due date!  Her outfit was made with polka dots and mesh fabric putting it all out there.  I just had to write about it because to me that takes real confidence and self esteem and I couldn’t have been prouder while I was watching.

Happy New Year Working Mothers!

You’ve officially made it through another year without popping, killing anyone, passing out or throwing in the towel.  How’s that for starting off negative?  I say those things because I know that you’ve all had days where you felt those emotions.  How do I know?  Because you’ve told me over the past three years. A working mother’s biggest enemy is often herself and the high expectations she holds herself to.  I’d like to suggest that you try to leave some of those expectations behind as we close the doors to 2008.  In my next post, I’ll be writing about one of my New Year’s traditions.  It’s a process I created about eight years ago which helps me close the year and refocus my thoughts on moving forward with a new set of plans for the new year.

Last night, I had the great pleasure to visit with my friend, Kim Crumpler, award winning Style Coach and Owner of Uniquely Savvy based in Seattle. Kim runs her business with one of my favorite life flavors, she uses authenticity in people to help them build confidence in themselves through wardrobe selection. Kim is here in San Diego to attend a Buffini and Company seminar. That’s another thing I love about her. She consistently works on herself and personal development reaching further to know herself on a deeper level and to push herself.