How To Keep Your Working Hours In Check When Working From Home A recent study showed that people are actually working longer hours now that they’re working from home rather than in their typical office setting. One reason is that it’s harder to keep track of time working from home because you don’t have a commute anymore, something that typically signals when…
Covid-19 is disrupting business as usual. You’ve probably received emails from your employer about how to prepare for the potential need to work from home for extended periods of time. The problems are compounded for working parents, who are facing an even more complex set of questions about how to manage not only potential work closures but also potential school…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For women who take a temporary leave from the workforce to care for their children or family, returning can feel next to impossible. “I’ve had a lot of really well-meaning people tell me to quit looking,” Hagit Katzenelson, a programmer and mother, told one writer for the Harvard Business Review, “They’d say, ‘Come on, you’re banging your head…
It might be the first thing a person asks you on a blind date. It may be what you worked towards during your whole college career. It may be what you spend the majority of your time doing. But it’s so important to remember that you’re not defined by your job. If you’ve been feeling like how you value yourself…
Having children isn’t always as easy as it looks on Instagram. There’s so much more to motherhood than serene baby snuggles and matching outfits. But there’s a reason we’ve fallen so deeply in love with motherhood: It’s the most beautiful, chaotic ride. Every single day, moms sit back and wonder how something so hard can feel so rewarding. And Eva Mendes…
Being a working mom is hard, but being an entrepreneur who is building a startup can present even more challenges. You’re probably not confined to a traditional work schedule so there isn’t much “time off.” There are going to be many, many learning curves along the way. All while trying to prioritize your own family. When the company you’re growing feels like raising…
Have you ever wondered how working mamas make it work? Maybe you’re about to head back to work after your maternity leave and you’re not sure how everything is going to fall into place. Or you want a sneak peek into how other moms make family time happen when they’re gone eight-plus hours each day. Here is some advice from…
When women become mothers, they usually have two options: Go back to work or stay home with the little one. It can be tough to feel inspired when you’re thrown back into (or continue to remain in) a 40-hour workweek that isn’t flexible. Luckily, you can create better working options (and a happier life in general) for yourself, starting with your mindset. Here…
No mom is an island. Despite the fact that we are surrounded by children all day, mom-ing can be a lonely task. In the busyness of our daily lives, it’s easy to take our children for granted—running out of the house with only a cursory wave or kiss or picking up our children from school without getting off the phone. The same can…
While mothers today are more likely than ever are to be working, some young women still worry that having children will make it difficult for them to fulfill their career aspirations. Unfortunately that idea can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. But with a few mindset shifts you can find fulfillment without losing your sanity. It’s worth noting that no one ever asks…