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Reader, Time - a loaded word for ambitious working moms. There never seems to be enough of it. It goes so fast you can't believe your kids are all grown. Or it goes too slowly. Always when you're trying to put your baby to sleep for the 4th time in the last hour so you can get a few minutes to yourself. Ultimately, it comes down to how you're relating to time. We all have the same 24 hours. Yet, some people seem to accomplish so much - and some, so little. I share more about this topic on Time that many ambitious, career moms grapple with. Click the button to listen on your favourite podcast player:
Sharon P.S. Time is one of the 6 topics taken from my free Starter Guide for Career Moms. Click here to get it. |
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