It's a new year. A time of promise and opportunity. Is it any wonder that we make New Year's resolutions in an attempt to capture that possibility and make it a reality?
One of the most important changes you can make is to your work schedule. If your current daily routine doesn't allow you the time to spend on family, self and home, there's no use resolving to do the impossible. Instead, figure out the work schedule that will let you meet your work responsibilities and also leave room for kids, partner, home and taking care of yourself. Put together a plan that you can present to your boss, and make it happen! Browse through these alternative work arrangements for inspiration -- and a starting point.More »
Now that you've got some breathing room from work, you can finally be the perfect mom you always dreamed you'd be. Available to your kids, understanding and present when they need you. Able to help with homework and eager to whip up a perfectly balanced meal after a long day at the office. But don't forget to also be the imperfect mom who will give her children a model of recovering from a mistake, of losing her cool and apologizing, of seeking and graciously accepting help when needed, and other necessary life skills. Here's a guide to being the perfect mom based on your family's needs.More »
It's almost a cliche to make a New Year's resolution to eat healthy, exercise more and lose weight. Then by February we all feel guilty and flawed for falling off the wagon so quickly. So this year, instead write down the three to five concrete steps you can take towards healthy living that are actually achievable. Just as with work, if your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-delimited, they are much more possible. Here also, in addition to becoming a healthier person, you're contributing to your children's health by providing a model for them.
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We all dream of becoming more productive. Of whipping through the 20-item to-do list within the first few hours of the day. But rarely do we sit down and make the hard choices that will actually lead us to true productivity. That includes prioritizing our goals and eliminating or delegating the ones that aren't at the top of the list. And it also means saying no to those items that simply can't fit into the 24 hours in each day.More »
Last but not least, the home. Again, it's important to be realistic about how organized and perfect your home can really be. Don't aim to duplicate the Williams-Sonoma catalog on your budget and with your decorating skills. You'll just drive yourself and your family crazy. Instead, work together with your partner and children to plan the chores and home tasks that need to be done on an occasional and routine basis. If you set up systems that become habits, it's far easier than reinventing the wheel every week.More »
•Find the Perfect Work Schedule
One of the most important changes you can make is to your work schedule. If your current daily routine doesn't allow you the time to spend on family, self and home, there's no use resolving to do the impossible. Instead, figure out the work schedule that will let you meet your work responsibilities and also leave room for kids, partner, home and taking care of yourself. Put together a plan that you can present to your boss, and make it happen! Browse through these alternative work arrangements for inspiration -- and a starting point.More »
•Be the Perfect Mom
Now that you've got some breathing room from work, you can finally be the perfect mom you always dreamed you'd be. Available to your kids, understanding and present when they need you. Able to help with homework and eager to whip up a perfectly balanced meal after a long day at the office. But don't forget to also be the imperfect mom who will give her children a model of recovering from a mistake, of losing her cool and apologizing, of seeking and graciously accepting help when needed, and other necessary life skills. Here's a guide to being the perfect mom based on your family's needs.More »
•5 Steps to Healthy Living
It's almost a cliche to make a New Year's resolution to eat healthy, exercise more and lose weight. Then by February we all feel guilty and flawed for falling off the wagon so quickly. So this year, instead write down the three to five concrete steps you can take towards healthy living that are actually achievable. Just as with work, if your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-delimited, they are much more possible. Here also, in addition to becoming a healthier person, you're contributing to your children's health by providing a model for them.
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•Become a Model of Productivity
We all dream of becoming more productive. Of whipping through the 20-item to-do list within the first few hours of the day. But rarely do we sit down and make the hard choices that will actually lead us to true productivity. That includes prioritizing our goals and eliminating or delegating the ones that aren't at the top of the list. And it also means saying no to those items that simply can't fit into the 24 hours in each day.More »
•Organize Your Home and Chores
Last but not least, the home. Again, it's important to be realistic about how organized and perfect your home can really be. Don't aim to duplicate the Williams-Sonoma catalog on your budget and with your decorating skills. You'll just drive yourself and your family crazy. Instead, work together with your partner and children to plan the chores and home tasks that need to be done on an occasional and routine basis. If you set up systems that become habits, it's far easier than reinventing the wheel every week.More »
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