One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

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Invitation From Women’s Bureau at the United States Department of Labor
To commemorate the historic centennial milestone, the Women’s Bureau has launched the “Our Purpose. Your Work.” campaign, featuring testimonials from America’s working women. We want to hear from you—tell us your story.
This campaign presents working women of all ages with the opportunity to share your work stories, touch on the future aspirations of young women entering the workforce, and talk about how the Women’s Bureau has helped advance your purpose. Throughout the centennial, we will collect and share stories to learn how the Women’s Bureau’s resources and initiatives have made a difference in your life, at work and at home.

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