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Balancing Work & Toddler life isn’t easy 😩💕

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Staying consistent with fitness after having kids isn’t about perfection, it’s about finding what works for YOU. I had to stop trying to keep up with unrealistic routines and instead build a plan that fits my life. Here’s how I do it: 1️⃣ Intentional Movement I do workouts that fit into my sche

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Your toddler isn’t manipulating you 🧡

Someone told me once that my toddler was “playing me.” And I almost believed it. Because it really CAN look like that. The crying that stops the second you pick them up. The meltdown in the grocery store. The “no” to absolutely everything. But here’s what I needed to know: toddlers literally

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Balancing School & Work

(from a Grad student) 1. Time block and prioritize to work what’s due first 2. Save money on textbooks where possible. I find these resources very useful: - openstax.org - Gutenberg.org - readanybook.online 3. Take breaks! Juggling both is never easy so take time to recharge #assignmen

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Say this, not that: toddler boundaries

Toddlers do best when they know what to expect. Clear and calm boundaries help them feel safe, supported, and understood. Here are some easy “say this, not that” examples that make tough moments a little smoother: 1. When they’re hitting ❌ “Stop it right now!” ✅ “I won’t let you hit. You can

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WFH LIFE 🫶🌸

Coffee secured from Panera Bread, and I love me some Tuna sandwich 🥪 ☕Now switching from mom mode to work-from-home mode!…Meanwhile, my hubby always call me during his lunch ( which is the start of my work) & my little one keeps me company at home. WFH with a toddler isn’t easy… but these mom

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What makes this hormone balancing? ⬇️

The ingredients & WHEN you drink it👏🏼 The ingredients added to this recipe help to stabilize blood sugar & prevent cortisol from increasing more (cortisol is the stress hormone release by the adrenal glands & cortisol is already highest in the morning). When you drink coffee, th

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Balancing Work, School & My Side Hustle🌸

Balancing work, school & my side hustle isn’t easy… but routines, priorities, and grace keep me going 🩷 #BusyAndBlessed #CollegeGirlLife #HustleTips #TimeBlocking #LiivMiichelle🎀

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Hormone balancing cheat sheet 📝

These truly are non-negotiables when working to balance hormones naturally! However, these changes take time. So be patient with yourself when making these changes & make 1 change at a time. 1. Work on regulating your circadian rhythm 2. Work on reducing the body’s overall toxic load

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Balancing your ADULT LIFE🫠 6 steps

🌟 FOLLOW FEMPSS GIRL 🌟 **FINANCIAL** Make sure you're tracking your finances. Take a look at your statements and KNOW what your expenses are. Set up financial plans to get out of the rut you’re finding yourself in. Sacrificing now will get you to a better, stronger position later. In this l

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How I Keep My Toddler Hydrated in the Summer Heat

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Your Toddler Won't Eat?3 Simple Tips

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balancing a job as a full time college student 📚☕️

if anyone else is having trouble finding a good balance- YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! 🫠 it is so hard to be a student and an employee and still just be a human!! i try to remember i come first- i can’t study or work if i can’t get out of bed. #collegestudent #workingstudent #collegelife #balancedli

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🌻Balancing Work, Mom Life, and Faith🌻

Juggling it all takes intention, but with a little structure, we can make it happen! Here’s a guide to help you stay balanced Want to be part of a community committed to uplifting each other? Join us and take the journey together! Click the link in our bio to get started. Let's make support

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BALANCING SOCIAL LIFE + SCHOOL✨🤍🌸

College is a balancing act between fun and responsibility. It’s easy to say yes to every plan, but sometimes prioritizing school (and yourself) is the best choice. Protect your study time, but also enjoy the moments that make college special. How do you find balance between schoolwork and fun? #co

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Balancing life in Grad School ✨

Grad school is really hard, but I think finding a good balance is the hardest part. Most of the friends you will have will be on jobs with clearly defined work hours and weekends off, or in med or law school with an entire community living in the same situation. Yes you have a lot of friends in gra

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Balancing content and working full time

You really just need to be disciplined. It’s hard, and I’m still not making money of social media. But I have a goal set, and when I have a goal I want to achieve, it’s pretty easy for me to stay disciplined. I would say staying disciplined is what will really help you in the long run. #contentcre

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10 Ways I’m Balancing My Hormones

10 ways I’m balancing my hormones naturally to improve balance between estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. I’m also studying about women’s hormones at IIN and seeing a functional doctor who is guiding me with supplements and in depth blood work. 1. Building muscle. 2. Warm lemon water ev

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Lawyers bill in different ways, hourly, contingency, flat fees, block fees. For me, it’s always been hourly. My work lives in six-minute increments. Every call, every email, every draft, tracked, measured, accounted for. Before becoming a mom, I could easily docket 50–60 hours a week. That p

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Hormone Balancing Meal Plan (Luteal Phase Edition)

Here are some meals I eat during my luteal phase. A helpful way to stay on track is to sync your grocery list with your cycle, so you already have everything on hand when it’s time to make these hormone-balancing meals. Pro tip: if you crave sweets like I do during this phase, find nourishing sw

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Balancing mom life and deen isn’t always easy🙏🏾🧕🏾🕌

Remember Allah in the middle of the busy moments: Stay patient with my kids Choose gratitude over stress. #loveallahpeace #momdevotional #unfiltered #dailyaffirmations #momlife Location:Minnesota 📍 City/Country:USALocation:MALLOFAMERICA

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Hot take: being a sahm isn’t a “privilege”

I’m done hearing, “You’re so lucky your husband works so you can stay home.” No. This isn’t luck, and it’s not some luxury lifestyle. Yes, I’m grateful I get to be home with my kids- it’s my dream! But let’s be real: it’s not easy, it’s not glamorous, and it comes with huge sacrifices. I gave up

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Anxiety Medications & Balancing Life

FIRST OFF I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL OR A DOCTOR NOR DO I HAVE A PhD IN ANY MEDICAL FEILD…Anxiety Medications can make a day (for me) really difficult although the medications 💊 seem to help. Before I grab for my anxiety medications anymore though, I pull towards COPING MECHANISMS. I’m now doing those

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blood sugar balancing quinoa and black bean salad✨

I promise you will be craving this salad every day for lunch!🤤🫶🏼 I prep the ingredients on Sunday and it lasts up to 4 days in the fridge! ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth (to cook quinoa in) 1 cucumber 1/3 cup red onion 1 bell pepper 1 can @jovialfoods black beans

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HORMONE BALANCING: Simple Food Tips 🍋

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I used to struggle with juggling work responsibilities and personal time, but I’ve learned that achieving a successful work-life balance is crucial for maintaining mental and physical health. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, but don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Here are s

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snacks I buy my toddler

Finding foods that are loved by my picky toddler isn’t always easy, but I’ve found a few go-to snacks and meals that work every time! These products are all found at Target, but I can always do Walmart or local grocery store versions as well! What’s on your grocery list? 👇🏻 #snacksfortodd

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Toddler Protein Sources That Aren’t Meat

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