Have you ever wondered why you’re always busy, but at the end of the day, feel like you haven’t accomplished much? I used to struggle with that feeling everyday, that is, until I discovered and learned how to practically apply the Pareto Principle (more commonly known as the 80/20 rule).
The 80/20 Rule Defined
The 80/20 rule, [...]

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With the girls back in school, it’s just me and ‘Lil Man until we figure out an alternative child care situation. His regular caregiver is out on medical leave longer than anticipated, so we can either wait (until November) or find someone new. At this moment, it feels better to just keep him home with [...]

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Since posting how I created my Mommy Summer Camp program, a few readers have asked me to share my typical day-to-day schedule. I hope that our day will help you design your own “mommy camp” schedule this summer. Keep in mind that my kids are young: 2-1/2, 5 and 7.
My day starts early with “mommy [...]

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One of the many complaints from busy mothers is the feeling that there is never enough time to accomplish everything to truly enjoy motherhood. A mother’s life is busy; this is a fact. Yet, the busyness of motherhood doesn’t have to steal the joy, contentment and fulfillment you deserve. In this final part of the [...]

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Many moms struggle with managing their time and putting out life’s fires. With so many priorities it can be difficult to keep everything together. The good news is that it’s not impossible. You can reclaim your time. It begins with knowing the difference between “important” and “urgent,” (discussed in Part I) and then adopting three [...]

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As a mother, there are moments in life when your days are consumed with fighting fires – tearing apart feuding siblings, dealing with an unforeseen issue with your car, attending three children’s birthday parties in one day, paying bills you forgot about, responding to urgent projects at work, etc. The smoke from extinguishing these fires [...]

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One of the most frustrating aspects of working motherhood is how difficult it is to achieve goals that were so easy to reach before children. The added demands of motherhood often shift your focus from goal-oriented action to just meeting the daily needs of your family. As a result, your professional and [...]

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Ever felt like your “to-do” list is growing exponentially? Every time you cross an item off the list you’re blindsided by at least three additional tasks. Of course they are all priorities so you’re left feeling out-of-sorts as you scramble to get everything done. You’re in good company.

One of the greatest challenges working moms face [...]

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Need a quick fix that will get you more time? Here are ten tips for creating more time in your life:

1. Minimize personal errands
Most working moms also wear the role of “home manager.” You balance the checkbook, pay the bills, do the grocery shopping, pick up the dry cleaning, etc. The time it takes to [...]

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Life is finally getting to normal – wait…is there ever a “normal?”

Legend is hanging (literally) out with me right now.  He’s in the Baby Bjorn infant carrier.  I get so much more done with this nifty gadget – housework, business work, exercise.  It’s great!

I’m amazed at how quickly time flies.  It’s been four weeks and [...]

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