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There’s no I in Mom

Have you ever heard such a phrase? Well, neither had I until I read this post by Kathy Ireland.  It speaks to, not only being a mother, but being a woman and puts great emphasis on taking care of ourselves first.  I quickly identified with the seemingly endless task of trying to be everything to everybody but not feeling like I was ever gaining any traction.

This post inspired me and reminded me of an age old truth that you can’t take care of anyone until you first take care of yourself. Please take a moment to read Kathy Ireland’s “Put your own oxygen mask on first”.

Hope you enjoy.

New to the workforce

Starting in the workforce in my early 20’s meant that I didn’t have many people, in my circle, to give me advice on office etiquette.  Aside from not being able to afford work clothes, other than the basic black interview suit, I didn’t think work attire was very flattering.  So, I resorted to what I knew, which wasn’t much.

At this point in my life, when I see young ladies wearing work attire that would barely fit what would qualify as business casual, I have to smile.  I smile not because I’m amused but because I remember being there as it wasn’t that long ago.  I recall being probably one of the most dependable, quality and production conscious employees always aiming for a better raise and the next promotion but always falling short.  I remember watching others that were being groomed for a next position, seemingly before they were out of training for the entry level job.  And, more than anything, I remember wondering what did management see in others that they did not see in me.

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