“ I always remind my fellow working mothers to breathe and tackle each day at a time . Working mothers are stronger than they think and sometimes they just need to be reminded of that .”
— KIM DeORSEY Spa director , Salamander Spa , Henderson Beach Resort , Destin , Florida .
Kate Fish ' s little girl wants you to know her mother can do it all !
their home life . I lead by example , both at home and in the office and believe that finding balance , fulfillment and satisfaction is important to success ,” she says .
6 . STOP COMPARING
YOURSELF TO
OTHER MOMS . “ Never compare your ‘ all ’ to someone else ’ s ,” reminds Asmar , who is also a mother of three children under 12 . “ Everyone ’ s story is different . Never assume that someone has it all , or has it all figured out . You can ’ t be perfect , and everyone , mothers and non-mothers alike , have their own struggles and we are all doing our best .” have , and how that tight schedule may feel for others I ’ m working with .”
8 . JUGGLE
STRATEGICALLY . “ I can work from home , the soccer field and dance recitals ,” notes DeOrsey , who is also a busy mother of three . “ As most people can relate , there is definitely not enough time in a day ; therefore , prioritizing each day is crucial in order to make time for the kids , staff , work projects and myself .”
As for Fish , a new mother , the world ’ s view on running a business has changed . “ Businesses are no longer run out of boardrooms . They are run out of cars , nurseries and while on a stroll in the park . I think most people understand that and can relate and appreciate the effort that it takes to do it all ,” she says . ourselves when we can ’ t ,” says Hibbard . “ Remember that it really does take a village and asking for help is important . Asking for help is not a sign of weakness , it is a sign of strength .”
For Farrah , who has two boys under the age of two , it ’ s all about delegation . “ I am learning to delegate — this is not an easy task for me . I would try to take on the world if it were possible , but I am learning that I need help . We all do . My strengths are someone else ’ s weaknesses , and my weaknesses are their strengths .”
7 . TIME MANAGEMENT
AND SCHEDULING
ARE CRITICAL . “ I prefer the paper version , things in my life change on a dime and nothing is faster than the vintage pencil eraser ,” says Hibbard . “ Arranging my meetings and work schedule to be home when the babysitter leaves can be overwhelming for me , it can be a challenge to fit all the tasks in . I am always mindful of how much time I am devoting to the tasks and meetings I
9 . SLOW
DOWN . “ I always remind fellow working mothers to breathe and tackle each day at a time . Working mothers are stronger than they think and sometimes they just need to be reminded of that ,” notes DeOrsey .
10 . IT SERIOUSLY
TAKES A VILLIAGE . “ I think we are aware we cannot always do it all , and we should take it easy on
Morgan Farrah , owner of Spa Revolution , opened her day spa just weeks before giving birth to her second child , but she always makes sure to strike a balance between work and family .
50 PULSE ■ March / April 2017