Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive

by Jessica N. Turner

Overview

Working mothers constantly battle the pull to do all the things well. From managing work and home responsibilities to being impacted by a lack of self-care and time for deep friendships, the struggle is real. At the end of each day, many working moms are exhausted and stretched too thin. But this does not have to be the norm.

In her latest practical and inspiring book, Jessica Turner shows the working mom how to

- work and parent guilt-free
- establish clear work boundaries
- set achievable goals
- discover more flexibility
- develop home management solutions
- prioritize self-care
- invest in her marriage
- cultivate deeper friendships
- feel like a good mom, even while working

Full of compassion and encouragement, Stretched Too Thin will empower women with useful insights and tools to thrive as working moms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800723491
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/18/2018
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jessica N. Turner is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. Additionally, she is an award-winning marketing professional, sought-after speaker, and freelance writer. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, O Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Inc.com. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their three young children in Nashville, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Introduction 11

1 Evaluating Your Present 15

2 Setting Yourself Up for Success 31

3 Discovering the Feelings Within 45

4 Practicing Self-Care 67

5 Finding Rhythm at Work 91

6 Investing in Your Marriage 117

7 Parenting Well 137

8 Creating a Home You Love 165

9 Cultivating Deep Friendships 187

10 Living a Life You Love 207

Acknowledgments 213

Appendix: Weekly Time Tracker 217

Notes 223