A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Turn Burn Out Into Bliss and Embrace Joy

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Last weekend my youngest was committed to going to the "Water Steps" a man-made water fall in Pittsburgh by the rivers. (Fun Fact: Three rivers converge in Pittsburgh--The Ohio River, The Monongahela River, and the Allegheny River.)  He kept asking. I knew he was serious when he said, "If you won't take me, I'll ask  daddy!" Given that it was highly unlikely that would happen on an unscheduled day, I relented. So, we went. It wasn’t planned in the way most things in my life are. No calendar block. No checklist. No “productive” purpose attached. And, so in some respects it was uncomfortable. And yet, it seemed necessary. It was the idea of my 8-year-old—offered with the kind of urgency only children possess when something is profoundly important to them.
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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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