An interview today with Brooke Baldwin. An inspiring and beautiful person inside and out. She is mother to 2 small girls as well as a CPA and Director Assistant Controller for Wet Seal. I think you’ll love her honesty and authenticity.
Key Ideas:
- The challenge of juggling an intense job along with Mama duties – it’s ok not to be perfect!
- How important it is to stay open to learning and growing
- How a great roll model can inspire you with your own children
- The importance of being fully present at whatever you are doing at the time
- Encouragement to really get to know yourself
Best Book Resources:
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
This book is great for insight into who you are and how to grow.
W is for Wasted (Kinsey Millhone Mystery) by Sue Grafton
Unlucky 13 (Women’s Murder Club) by James Patterson
Website Resources:
Part 2: SuperMom. Fact or Fiction?
- It’s normal to have high expectations of yourself
- It’s normal to think you’re the only one NOT doing everything (Comparison!)
- It’s normal to fall short
- There’s hope
One more thing: Remember, my book give away this week for the first person to rate and leave a review on iTunes gets The Gifts of Imperfection
Encouraging Word of the Week: Ecclesiastes 9:10a Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.
Question: Do you ever get caught up in the SuperMom Syndrome? How do you work around it? What tools do you use to help you be productive? What do you do to make sure you are fully present with your family when you are with them? I can’t wait to read your comments below.
Thank you for letting me realize I am normal and I am MY Super Mom/Wife! Great Topic!