3 helpful tips for the transition to summer

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View this email in your browser This Month... "You're not alone if you're struggling to deal with the transition to summer." – Suzanne Brown Others' Thoughts... "It practically takes a flight controller to manage all the scheduling of camps and activities throughout the summer." ― Hilary Thompson, writer and mom Share Tweet Forward Mompowerment Thoughts Hi read, How are you this week? It was already a rough two years. Then there was a swirl of emotion from last week. And it's time to transition to your summer routine. It's a lot.  Let's talk about summer as a working mom. The struggle as you transition to summer is real. And you're not alone if you're on the struggle bus. I've been in your shoes. I've noticed there are a lot of conversations and questions about dealing with the transition to summer this year. I'm sharing 3 tips that have worked for me to make a difference this year. Share the mental load. I realized one day earlier this summer that as the Mommy Shuttle Service, I was taking 2 hours each day to get my boys to/from summer and year round activities. And then I walked the dog for an hour. That was 3 hours out of my day. I had had enough. My husband had no idea until I said something. We're now dividing the drop off and pick up duties. And don't be shy to talk to friends who are going to the same spots. Maybe you switch off where kids go after too. Be intentional with your time. If you haven't done the weekly and nightly planning for the next day, it might be time to start. On Sunday define your goals for the week. Get an idea of general flow of the week as you account for things like big meetings and presentations. Then each night you plan the next day. This way you know your priorities and how you'll spend your time. If you're not planning, you're likely wasting valuable time. And you're reacting instead of being proactive and intentional with your actions.   Think about how you work. Your usual work style – what is essentially your productivity method – might not work with kids at home. Take some time to consider what changes you might need to make in how your work and what will help you be productive this summer. I share more about 3 productivity methods if you want to know more. What's helping you in this transition to summer? Are there areas you're struggling with? Be well, Suzanne PS Sending kids to camp this summer? If you're looking for labels, my favorites are TagMates from Mabel's Labels (affiliate link). Keep your kids' clothes and items out of summer camp lost & founds! Share Tweet Forward How Can I Help You? Trying to make meaningful changes to create a greater work-life balance? Whether you're putting together a proposal for changes at work, rethinking duties at home, or trying to find more time for something you care about, don't do it alone. Suzanne can give you specific feedback and ideas. Don't find yourself in the same spot in a month or year. Book a strategy session with Suzanne to help you solve a specific challenge and make things happen. Take action now! As a manager or senior leader, let Suzanne help you brainstorm on new ideas to support your team's well-being and mental health. Schedule time for a strategy session with Suzanne to help you attract and retain the amazing working moms in your organization. Recommend Suzanne to do a workshop as part of the company wellness efforts or as a speaker in an Employee Resource Group (ERG) in 2022. See more about Suzanne's speaking services and topics 20-minute, 60-minute, half-day, and whole day sessions available Book Your Session Today! Insights from Mompowerment Get the Most out of Your Summer as a Working Mom School's Out! Now what? Be intentional with how you approach this season so you can get the most out of your summer as a working mom. Read More... Letting Go of Mom Guilt this Summer It's time to let go of mom guilt this summer. Shift your mindset and actions. And change how you engage with your family. Read more... Helpful Thoughts & Tools from Others 50 essential summer activities 14 Easy Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun Three Fabulous Destinations for Family-friendly Fun in Italy How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Is So Stressful Upcoming Events Private events for various groups and companies Buy the Books Grab your copy of either of the award-winning Mompowerment books for yourself, your friends and colleagues, or your employees.  Buy "Mompowerment" Book on Amazon Buy "The Mompowerment Guide to Work-Life Balance" on Amazon About Suzanne Brown Suzanne Brown is a strategic marketing and business consultant and work-life balance speaker, workplace strategist, and bestselling and 4-time award-winning author. She empowers working moms to create greater work-life balance and helps companies become more balance friendly. Read her weekly blog, watch her TED talk, or read more about her books at www.mompowerment.com. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two young boys. Copyright © 2022 Mompowerment, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website to receive a book sample of The Mompowerment Guide to Work-life Balance: Insights from Working Moms on Balancing Career and Family. You will be receiving the Introduction and Chapter One. Our mailing address is: Mompowerment PO Box 202771 Austin, TX 78720-2771 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.