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9 Ways to Boost Well-Being as a Working Mother - Guest Post

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  Image via Pexels Once again, I am delighted to have guest blogger, Jennifer Scott, post for us. Her insights are valuable for many younger readers.  ~~~~~ As a working mother, it can be difficult to find the right balance between your job and your home life. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out by all of the demands placed on you by both worlds. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t still hope for living your best life. Here are some ways you can boost your well-being as a working mother, courtesy of Words from the Heart. 1. Gauging Career Satisfaction  Taking time to evaluate your professional satisfaction is an important part of maintaining well-being. Ask yourself if you are truly happy with your current job, or if it’s time to make a change. If you aren’t sure, take some time for self-reflection and figure out what will bring you greater satisfaction.  2. Going Back to School or Switching Jobs   Going back to school or switching jobs could be just what you need to give you

Dreams Are Possible

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  Several years ago, I published,  Gogo's Dream: Swaziland Discovered ,  after meeting a young Australian doctor and poet online at a website that shared poetry with the world. His words and use of language touched my poet's heart. Before long, he was sharing his work with me as he traveled to Swaziland, now called Eswatini, to care for the Gogos (Grandmothers) of this tiny landlocked country that had be decimated by AIDS.   The Gogos were left caring for the children after their sons and daughters died, leaving the children without parents.  The work Dr. M did, started with just a few helpers and has grown to an international organization, Possible Dreams International , with supporters from around the world. One of the reasons I support Dr. M's work is that this is not an organization that slaps a bandage on a bleeding artery and walks away.  PDI works with the people of the community, gets them involved in self-care and teaches the community how to be self-sufficient. T