Whew the mom guilt is real! Someone once reminded me that you only feel "guilt" when you've done something wrong and there is nothing wrong with doing what you need to do for yourself and career. Trying to keep that in mind has helped me some when I can't be there for everything! And thank you so much for including my newsletter!
You're most welcome! And what a great reminder re: guilt. I also need to remind myself that the first time is always the hardest. We all survived this week (I'd say she was thriving, even), so next time will be easier.
Those milestones...sigh. Frankie took his first steps outside on the lawn of my uni while I was inside giving a talk. I’ve had to reframe what I consider “milestones” in my own journey. If that’s at all useful...
My reframing practice is really ongoing (thus the podcast: Reframeables)! For me it’s a three part process: I talk out whatever is challenging with a trusted source so I can gather tools to deal with the issue, and then I iterate... Reframing for me is an experimental set of tries and fails and tries again. But I feel like I can get through to the other side of something difficult with these steps more easily. Like I have a plan forward.
Whew the mom guilt is real! Someone once reminded me that you only feel "guilt" when you've done something wrong and there is nothing wrong with doing what you need to do for yourself and career. Trying to keep that in mind has helped me some when I can't be there for everything! And thank you so much for including my newsletter!
You're most welcome! And what a great reminder re: guilt. I also need to remind myself that the first time is always the hardest. We all survived this week (I'd say she was thriving, even), so next time will be easier.
Those milestones...sigh. Frankie took his first steps outside on the lawn of my uni while I was inside giving a talk. I’ve had to reframe what I consider “milestones” in my own journey. If that’s at all useful...
Ooh, this touches my heart! Violet’s we’re at daycare and I’m so grateful her teachers got video. Would love to hear more about how you’ve reframed!
My reframing practice is really ongoing (thus the podcast: Reframeables)! For me it’s a three part process: I talk out whatever is challenging with a trusted source so I can gather tools to deal with the issue, and then I iterate... Reframing for me is an experimental set of tries and fails and tries again. But I feel like I can get through to the other side of something difficult with these steps more easily. Like I have a plan forward.
Ooh, I love this. Thank you for sharing! 💜