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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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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