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

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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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One Secret to a Working Mom's Success: Keep Standing

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Me, standing in Barbados

Those of us who live our lives out loud on the internet subject ourselves to scrutiny. Some comment, "Nobody's life is perfect. These posts must be fake," Those making those comments might even be close to us because they "know our business" and they whisper and gossip and say, "she's so fake". 

To those who may read my blog and make such comments, (the trolls) know that I hear you, see you, and completely disagree. 

I am completely authentic. If done right, social media posts are like photographs. They portray a moment in time. They show a part of life. They are not untrue or fake simply because they are not descriptive of every little gory detail. As it relates to me and what I choose to share, I maintain this blog to inspire other working moms and those who are considering this life. I maintain it to let them know that this life is possible. And, I am living this working mom life every single day. There is nothing fake about that.

So, for those who come to this blog for the tea, here is some to sip. Life has taught me that Taylor Swift is right, "haters gonna hate". And those haters may be masquerading as "friends" or "family".  

Mamas, if you find yourself as the victim of hatred, gossip, or those who are conspiring against you, do not let them win. Decide what your goal is and pursue it with laser focus. Know that you have what you need to succeed. And, at the end of the day, keep standing. And, while you're at it, keep smiling. If you can do that, you will win.


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