You want to give 110% to your career, you want to give 110% to your kid. 110% + 110% = 220%. But you are one person, 100%. It's a flawed equation. I'm not saying it's not doable. Of course it is. But when it starts to get frustrating, remember it's not you—it's the situation. Don't … Continue reading The Flawed Equation of Being a Parent and Having a Career
Building Things Up in My Head
Previously, I posted about my anxiety over seeing my relatives back home and feeling judged for being on a different path than I used to be. Well, as things usually are, it ended up being way better than I expected. One relative was excited to hear about all my new ventures. One could tell that … Continue reading Building Things Up in My Head
Family Reunion Triggers Self-Judgment
As I look forward to seeing many of my beloved relatives, I am NOT looking forward to the inevitable psychological backlash. When I see these relatives (basically, all of them) I am reminded of the person who I used to be, the young woman they saw blossoming and were so excited for what was to … Continue reading Family Reunion Triggers Self-Judgment
TBT: The Power of the Pause
Yesterday was one of those days when I unraveled. While it was very tough, and I wouldn’t ever want to repeat it, there is something about the following day that feels empowering and calming. Having pushed myself to the brink last night by juggling my multiple side projects, it was humbling to wake up this … Continue reading TBT: The Power of the Pause
Strategy for Handling Negative Thoughts
In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), there is a practice of writing down one's thoughts and then questioning them. Asking oneself: Is there another way I could have interpreted this situation? I did something like that recently. I decided to record each time my co-worker said something that hurt my feelings. Anything that made me feel judged, … Continue reading Strategy for Handling Negative Thoughts
Negative Energy EVEN at Self-Care Appointments
After a frustrating day at work with multiple misunderstandings with my co-worker, I was ready to relax. I got off earlier than usual so I went to treat myself to getting my eyebrows threaded—some self-care, me-time. There was a long line of people waiting, so I signed in on their iPad (what great use of … Continue reading Negative Energy EVEN at Self-Care Appointments
Choosing a Healthier Mindset
Recently I was reminded of my need to work on having a healthier mindset. I was covering for a co-worker in a different room. My supervisor came to check in and told me should I need anything to give her a call. Fifteen minutes later, something came up. Instead of calling my supervisor for help … Continue reading Choosing a Healthier Mindset
Ode to Our Stroller
I like my routine. Unfortunately, I know this even more when my routine is dashed. The particular routine I'm speaking of here is walking with my daughter to work/school, pushing her in her stroller. I never realized until her stroller got damaged in airplane travel recently how well it had worked for me. As a … Continue reading Ode to Our Stroller
TBT: Living in the Now—or At Least Striving to
I recently tried out an online platform to use for my new nutrition website. At one point I had to decide which plan to use – the one where I pay each month, or the one where I pay annually upfront for a much lower monthly rate. Even though I had only had one week … Continue reading TBT: Living in the Now—or At Least Striving to
Nutrition Nuggets in Child Care Setting
Working full-time in a preschool, I often miss aspects of my career as a registered dietitian nutritionist. I worked as a full-time nutritionist in a pediatric clinic for six years, and have been seeing clients privately for the last three. But ever since I have shifted gears to focus on raising my daughter, I haven't … Continue reading Nutrition Nuggets in Child Care Setting
