February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Career, Featured · May 6, 2014

Working Mom Mantra: I Will Not Be All Things to All People


Working Mom Mantra I Will Not Be All Things to All People

In my eBook SHINE: 10 Tips for Effective Work Life Balance, one of the first tips listed is about learning to say no. This often goes against our fiber as women and as moms because we were “taught” to instinctively take on everything that comes our way. It’s what our mothers did and their mothers did and so on and so forth. But what we know now is that taking on everything at hand isn’t the healthiest or most balanced way to live. So something has to give.

As working moms, we’ve got to know our limitations and work to make sure that they aren’t pushed. And when I say working moms, I am talking about all mothers—whether you work in or outside of the home, or are a stay at home mom running a household, you are working. Raising your children, taking care of the daily responsibilities, etc. Working moms is kinda a play on words because all moms work. But let’s not get too far off the matter at hand. As a Work Life Balance proponent, I believe in proper balance and boundaries. They must be exercised so that we do not suffer from undo stress, burnout, or bad nerves.

Repeat after me: I will not be all things to all people.

Yep. We must accept this. We must make sure that we know that we can’t always play Captain Save ‘Em. Sometimes, we are going to let people down. Sometimes, we are going to disappoint. We may even fail at some point. We may have to show that there is a chink in our armor.

I personally have given up trying to be all things to all people. Instead, I have one mission: to be the best woman I can be without striving for perfection. I think being imperfect is perfectly perfect. I just may burn the toast every once in awhile. I might fall asleep during a conference call. My daughter just might be late to one of her playdates.

Guess what: she will live. And so will I.

Working moms, we must make sure that we reclaim ourselves. We can get so focused on the needs of others that when it comes to us, we are the last on the list. And then there’s no time or energy to take care of the person that takes such good care of others.

Say no sometimes. Learn discernment. Learn to delegate. Learn not to say yes upon first being requested. Think about it. Let it marinate.

Don’t be afraid to disappoint people. To let people see you be vulnerable. To let people see that your arts and crafts aren’t picture perfect and Pinterest ready. Let’s reclaim our motherhood and our true selves, so that our daughters and sons know that they don’t have to be all things to all people as well.

Thoughts?


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  1. Val says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:50 am

    All I can say is that will preach! Thanks for putting this out there. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      May 6, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      You are welcome. There’s so much that goes into being a mom. Adding undo pressure is not the business. Learning to use boundaries and saying NO have been a Godsend in my life. 🙂

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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