Working Mom Moments | Work Life Balance, Energy, Stress, Career, Time Management, Mom Guilt

17. Can AI Help Your Work Life Balance? 7 Ways Working Moms Can Get More Time in Their Day Using ChatGPT

Most of us have heard about ChatGPT by now. While some are still figuring it out, others have found ways to leverage the AI tool to be more productive at work. But, have you considered using ChatGPT to help you get more done at home? Not sure how to do it?
Look no further! In today's episode, we're going to dive into 7 unique ways you can use ChatGPT in order to save time at home, in order to spend it doing the things you want to do with the people you love.  
Who knows! Leverage it right, and ChatGPT might actually give you enough time back in your day to finally get that massage in!
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16. Reflections on Guilt, Overwhelm and Doubt Working Moms Face - Featuring Desree Coleman

Do you find yourself questioning if your efforts, juggling work and kids, are really worth it? 
Have you sat in mom guilt or felt overwhelmed by everything you need to do in both aspects of your life?
Today's episode is going to be the moment you've needed. One that will breathe new life into your role as a working mom, and remind you who you are. A rockstar who is capable!
Today we’re going to squash those feelings of doubt and guilt that creep up as working moms. Sometimes, when you’re in the midst of juggling all the things related to motherhood and career, we can’t see the amazing progress we’ve made in both aspects.
In today’s episode, we’re talking to what I like to call a Mentor Mom. Desree Coleman is a mom who has been in the trenches and is a beacon of hope and serves as a fresh perspective for working moms. Desree joins me on this heartfelt episode to share lessons learned as a working mom with young kiddos, who are now grown. And what she would say to her younger self and all of us listening today. Get your kleenex ready, you just might need it!
 
More information about Mom Power Inc & the upcoming conference can be found here: https://mompowerinc.org/mom-power-up/
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15. Want More Time in Your Day? 4 Things You Need to do Today to Own Your Schedule!

For years I found myself wishing I had more time with my kids, while working a demanding, full time job. But the problem was, I never truly quantified what "more time" would look like in this dream of mine.
On today's episode, we're walking through four steps to define what more time means to you and to get more of it in your day. If you're ready to take control of your day and create a more fulfilled life...it starts here!
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14. Create Joy and Find Support as a Working Mom through Networking

As working moms it’s hard to find any time to build your own support network. Between kids needs and activities, finding people to lean on can seem like an insurmountable task you just don’t have time for. But on today’s episode, you’ll hear from my guest Michelle Pecak, as she explains how we’re too busy NOT to have a tribe and a village to lean on - and how networking can create unexpected joy and friendships. 
We're covering a variety of topics on today's show:
*Managing career transitions
*How to build your own community of working moms
*Insight on picking efforts that align with your purpose in order to increase joy
*Why saying "yes" isn't always a bad thing
Connect with Michelle on Linked in here.
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13. Is Stress Causing You To Snap? 3 Ways to Reset When Morning Routines Go Off Track

Life doesn't always go the way we plan it...especially when kids are involved. They have their own agenda, timelines and priorities. 
When stress causes you to snap, how do you reset? 
In this episode, we're going to talk about stress! We all have it, but we don't always talk about it. As working moms, we're pulled in a variety of different angles. But sometimes it's easier to talk about the beautiful parts of motherhood than the raw and real. Yet, the not-so-pinterest-worthy moments are where we find the support we need and the strength to move forward.
In today's show, you'll find three steps to resetting after losing your cool. You're not alone, and it happens to all of us. Take control of what you do next, to set yourself up for a better situation next time!
As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at info@lacyjungman.com. 
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12. Returning to Work After a Career Break? Tactical Advice from Guest Katie Churchill

Did you take a career break to raise your kids, and find yourself ready to return to the workforce?
Are you questioning how to find a company that truly values family?
Are you wondering if it's possible to find a dream job while still being a present mom?
OR...
Are you currently in a job today, but are considering a move to a new company or an entirely new career?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions....then this episode is for you! I'll be talking with Katie Churchill, Managing Partner at Spectrum Recruiting, as we unpack strategies for transitioning from stay at home mom to career working mom. 
 
For listeners who are already in the workforce but on the cusp of transitioning to a new company, Katie will also give practical advice on how women can ensure their next move is to a family-first company. Her perspective as a recruiter provides invaluable insight to all moms looking for a career change. 
 
Connect With Katie:
www.fullspecstaff.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechurchill2/
email: katiec@fullspecstaff.com
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As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at info@lacyjungman.com. 
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11. Reduce Stress and Overwhelm with This One Concept: From Living For Them to Living With Them

As babies and toddlers, our kids depend on us for everything. From providing food to carrying them around on our hip, our role as a mother is heavily invested in doing so many things for our kids. Before we realize it, though, these babies grow up, and there's a world of opportunity to begin letting them take the lead in certain areas that can reduce our stress and workload at home.
 
In today's episode, we're talking about the concept of transitioning from "living for our kids" to "living with them" - and experiencing life together. This shift of our mindset, particularly for working moms, can free us from obligations that aren't always necessary as children grow older and need to explore a new level of independence.The concept of living with our children, can begin to free you from working mom guilt we often feel. It can reduce the workload at home and subsequently, some of the stress as well. 
 
If you're ready to get more quality time with kids and feel even a hint of less stress....you won't want to miss this episode!
 
As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at info@lacyjungman.com. 
If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 
 
 
 

10. Feeling Overwhelmed as a Working Mom? It’s Likely Because We’re Playing a Rigged Game. Tips and Insight from Dr. Anne Welsh for guilt, support, communication and getting it all done.

We're led to believe that the ideal working mom is able to get it all done, be in complete balance and live in a way that doesn't spark overwhelm. Today's episode will rock that mythical belief to its core as I talk with Dr. Anne Welsh, clinical psychologist, executive coach and consultant. As she says, "we're playing a rigged game".
 
Consider this your very own, free therapy session for all things related to being a working mom:
Transitions and phases
Overwhelm
Balance
Getting it all done
Guilt
Support of those around you (aka your spouse)
Communication
And even a history lesson on the ideal worker
 
Dr. Welsh began her career at Harvard before opening her own practice with a focus on supporting working parents in growing their careers and families. She is a mother of 4 and draws on her own experience as a mother, her research career in the transition to motherhood, and her 15 years in practice to help parents feel less alone, more connected to themselves and their values, and more empowered to make their own choices.
 
Connect with Dr Welsh at: 
www.drannewelsh.com
Instagram: @dr.welsh.coaching
Email Dr Welsh at drannewelsh@gmail.com for a link to a free values & strengths inventory, or to set up a 20 minute 1 on 1 fit call for individual coaching or joining Working Mother's Lifeline
 
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09. 5 Steps to Embrace the Power of ”AND” of Work and Motherhood

Have you found yourself feeling as though you need to pick between your career AND your family? 
Do you struggle with wanting to pursue your career AND being a present, all-in mom?
Good news - today's episode is for you! In this short episode, we'll dive into 5 steps you can take to lean into the "and" of both work and motherhood to remove black and white thinking that leaves us feeling as though we're failing.
Questions or comment? As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at info@lacyjungman.com. 
If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 
 

08. Borrowing Confidence as a Working Mom - with Guest Host Shantel Love

Today's episode features words of wisdom from my friend, and corporate jungle gym scaler, Shantel Love. Shantel shares her perspective of confidence, communication, boundaries and imposter syndrome. But perhaps the most powerful part of the conversation is wrapped around the concept of "borrowing confidence". It's an approach that was fairly new for me months ago, but I have leveraged in times I needed to feel bold...but didn't quite feel it. 
Get ready, this conversation is a powerful one!
To connect with Shantel, you can find her on LinkedIn here. Or at her website: www.ShantelLove.com. 
As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at info@lacyjungman.com. 
If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost!