http://www.womenachieve.org/ en Women Achieve Copyright 2011 2011-01-18T20:56:10+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/single_super_mom/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/single_super_mom/#When:13:00:35Z Are you among the many single mothers pursuing an education to meet your career goals? If so, you are strong in your own right and may not even know it! Raising children is one of the most important and influential activities you’ll take on Moms on the Move 2010-04-11T13:00:35+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/stress_relievers/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/stress_relievers/#When:01:41:43Z When the day is just too much to handle, we all need a way to escape. No matter the cause of stress, we all become overwhelmed at some point. Moms on the Move 2010-03-08T01:41:43+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/time_outside_work_school_and_home/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/time_outside_work_school_and_home/#When:05:01:20Z Who has time for leisure when dinner needs to be cooked, clothes washed, assignments due, children need help with homework and the hubby wants attention? Where is the time for self? Is there any left in the day, month or year? The only R and R we know is ripping and running! Moms on the Move 2009-12-18T05:01:20+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/throwing_myself_back_in/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/throwing_myself_back_in/#When:20:29:13Z I am officially a student again! Once again pursuing online education, I was accepted into a doctoral program at California Institute of Integral Studies. Unlike my master’s program, which was done completely online, this program includes a residential component – one week at the beginning of each semester. Moms on the Move 2009-11-04T20:29:13+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/stressed_out/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/stressed_out/#When:05:01:55Z Are there times when you just feel that just making it through the day is all you want to do? When is it your time? Having a full time career and being a full time parent can lead you to moments when you ask yourself, when is it my time? How do you separate the two without leaving yourself stressed and tired? Moms on the Move 2009-08-21T05:01:55+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/seeking_help_is_okay/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/seeking_help_is_okay/#When:05:00:42Z I remember wanting to drop out of college midway through my program. The facility I was working in was closing and I found myself without a job. To add to my stress level, I was the facility manager and I had to ensure all the employees were placed into positions elsewhere within the organization. So while my employees looked to me for some sign of hope, I had to stay positive and not show my concern for my own well being. Moms on the Move 2009-07-31T05:00:42+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/weighing_the_pros_cons/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/weighing_the_pros_cons/#When:13:54:15Z A few years ago, I decided that it would benefit my life and my career to earn a Master’s Degree in Education. I looked around my city at several programs, and settled on a small private college that just happened to be down the street. I started the application process, eager to begin the adventure. Then, I discovered I was pregnant with my 3rd child. Moms on the Move 2009-06-22T13:54:15+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/returning_to_college/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/returning_to_college/#When:16:30:05Z So, you’ve decided to return to college to pursue your lifelong dream of obtaining a degree. Good for you! You plan to accomplish this while being a wife, mother and employee. You say to yourself “No problem I am woman, hear me roar!” Well realistically balancing school, work and family can be quite challenging. Moms on the Move 2009-03-02T16:30:05+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/a_mom_and_her_child_mid_day_activities_at_school_vs._your_work_schedule/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/a_mom_and_her_child_mid_day_activities_at_school_vs._your_work_schedule/#When:16:00:58Z One thing that I seem to experience with my child is the battle of my career and spending time with him at his. My son is in 1st grade and typically they have all these school events that happen during the school day. At times I find myself feeling as though I am missing so much of his school life because of my schedule. Moms on the Move 2009-03-02T16:00:58+00:00 http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/ok_im_not_supermom_so_who_am_i/ http://www.womenachieve.org/index.php?/blogs/post/ok_im_not_supermom_so_who_am_i/#When:15:00:37Z I pondered this question after my last post. If Supermom is a myth, then with whom can I identify myself? I’m not Mrs. Cleaver, spending my days cleaning and cooking; nor am I Sarah Palin, giving birth and returning to my high-profile job the next day. Are there actually role models out there for me? Moms on the Move 2009-03-02T15:00:37+00:00