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Mom Mode Activated: Juggling Homework, Toddlers, and Sanity

Being a mom to a four-year-old while working and going to school isn’t just a juggling act; it’s a full-on circus (minus the popcorn). Every day is a tightrope walk between deadlines, dishes, and “Mom, look at this!” on repeat.

If you’re reading this with a toddler on your lap and a half-finished paper open in another tab ~ hi, you’re not alone. Here are a few things I’ve learned that help me stay sane (most days):

1. Rotate Simple Activities. Forget Pinterest-perfect crafts. Think coloring books, sticker pages, and kinetic sand. Every 30-45 minutes, I rotate her activity. It buys me focused time without a screen.

2. Create a "Mom's Working" Ritual When I open my laptop and light a lavender candle, my daughter knows it’s quiet time. We have a matching mini “homework” setup for her, too. It makes her feel grown up, and I get fewer interruptions.

3. Involve Them (Kind Of) I explain what I’m working on, even if she doesn’t fully get it. It makes her feel included. Sometimes, she’ll pretend to “study” next to me. It's messy but kind of magical.

4. Grace > Guilt Some days, the house looks like a toy store exploded. That’s okay. Homework gets done eventually. Kids grow fast. You’re doing better than you think.To the multitasking moms out there: we see you. We are you. And we’re getting it done, one snack break at a time.

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When do you feel the most stress? Sometimes life becomes a blur of day-to-day stress, each moment bleeding into the next as we forget the gift of simply being alive. But every now and then, we need to pause, take a breath, and truly look around. There’s beauty in the stillness, and in that beauty, a kind of calm that reminds us what it means to live

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Life can be hard, but it is all about perspective and moving forward in this crazy life.

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"Are we in control, or are we being controlled?"

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Navigating the Highs and Lows of Work Life

Work life can be an emotional rollercoaster, full of its highs and lows. As I reflect on the past week, I can't help but wonder what exactly triggered those intense moments. At times, it feels like everyone is ready to clash, to argue, or to throw their frustrations into the air. Could it be the moon? Or perhaps the universe is having some kind of cosmic influence on us all? It’s hard to say, but whatever it is, it definitely seemed to play a part in the tension that was so palpable.

When the workday feels like a series of battles, how do we release that built-up frustration? How do we shake off those emotions and move forward, carrying the hope that tomorrow will bring a better energy? It’s not always easy. But I think the key lies in acknowledging our emotions, letting go of the negativity, and looking for the small things that bring us peace.

There’s also something I’ve been reflecting on lately—people who hold grudges so tightly that it’s as if they’re carrying a heavy weight, one that only drags them down. Have you ever met someone who can’t let go of their anger or resentment, no matter how much it hurts them? It’s almost like they’re stuck in a loop of negativity. They don’t realize it, but by holding on to these grudges, they are hurting themselves the most.

For me, this is something I see often in the workplace. As someone who works closely with top management, I’ve noticed that sometimes the most negative people are those who are either too afraid or too unhappy to truly engage in a positive way with others. It’s sad because life doesn’t have to be so miserable. Work doesn’t have to be filled with constant stress or bitterness. Yet, there are those who carry that dark cloud with them, affecting the whole atmosphere around them.

So, what do we do in those situations?

We have to be the “tree trunk” of our environment. The one who roots everyone back to something positive. The one who uplifts others, offering a sense of hope, optimism, and balance. It’s not always easy, especially when you’re dealing with negativity in the workplace. But you have to remember that you are the energy you bring to the table. When you focus on positivity, on creating a supportive and open atmosphere, it becomes infectious. Not everyone will immediately change, but you’ll be surprised at how your presence can start to shift things little by little.

In the end, the question is: How do we move forward? How do we avoid being dragged down by the negativity around us? By focusing on what we can control, by being the positive influence in the room, and by letting go of the grudges and frustrations that only serve to weigh us down. We can’t change everyone’s mindset, but we can choose to make our own experience better, one day at a time.

Have you ever found yourself being the one to uplift others, or maybe you've experienced a negative force in your workplace? How do you navigate those difficult situations?

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"It’s not about how hard the day was, it’s about how much you learned from it." — Unknown