One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Celebrate the Seasons With Traditions

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Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...
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Happy Experiences Sweeten the Journey

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People criticize social media influencers for portraying an unrealistic view of life. They criticize us for showing glossy, perfect images when life can be filled with gruesome, painful experiences.

Here's the truth. 

Social media influencers, like me, are not immune to the struggles of life even if we might have an easier go of it--with nannies, housekeepers, and technology-- because of our circumstances. (I don't have all of those things, but some other influencers do and they have caught hell about revealing that.) Indeed, there are several of us who have been outed when we have gotten divorced, gone bankrupt, or experienced some other hardship. (To read about one such influencer, click here.) 

Social Media Influencers Aren't Perfect, But Do Experience Perfection


Still, I am a fan of the glossy, perfect images. Contrary to what people say, these images are not lies. Instead, they show a version of the truth. They reflect times when we actually experienced perfection. For that reason, they inspire hope. Posting these images and sharing the happy experiences from my life remind me that happiness is possible, that life can be better, and that love is everything. 

So, while I will continue to share my opinions about the inequities that exist (Click here), I will punctuate those with these happy images because I think that we all need to work hard to include happy experiences in our lives because they do sweeten the journey. 

Here's to experiencing more perfection!!!

 

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