 When the idea of figuring out the next step in your career feels too overwhelming, it can make you shut down before you even get started. But if you can break your goal down into small, quick and easy-to- implement action steps, it will suddenly seem more simple and achievable.
The women I work with have made progress towards their career change in just 15 minutes a day..
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 With a new year just beginning, I thought this would be a perfect time to share what I think are 3 worthwhile career goals for 2020.
Regardless of your level, industry or the type of job you have, these goals are just the ticket for anyone who is trying to move forward in their career this year.  If finding a job is at the top of your 2020 to-do list, don't wait until 2 January to get started. While the month of December can be super busy and stressful for us working mums, it can also be a great time to take a few steps toward your New Year's resolutions and start building momentum for your return to work.
 More people are working part time than ever before, and a large chunk of part time workers are mums who want to keep on their career path, while still being able to shuttle their kids to ballet lessons and football practice.
A part time work arrangement may seem packed with perks, but there are some downsides to consider too.  Last week I chatted with WHM Club member, Annie Mark-Westfall, and learned how she’s establishing a sense of balance at home, how she’s redefined what it means to take care of herself, and why it’s important to speak more honestly and openly about the challenges we face as working mums. Annie is the first to feature in a series of interviews with fabulous women like you who know that it IS possible to develop themselves and their careers alongside being the parent they want to be, and are determined to do just that!
 This is Tara and Sarah, accountability partners over in The WHM Club. With their backgrounds in HR and passion for personal development, they really are the perfect match.
 Good news! The doors to The WHM Club are now open and we'd love for you to join us! The aim of The WHM Club is to help women step into their power and achieve their goals at work and at home - finding new ways of thinking and turning the very real constraints of motherhood into specific strategies to work and live more effectively, and ultimately lead a more balanced, fulfilling and happier life.
 A big thank you to everyone who participated in the WHM Career Change Week over in the WHM Facebook group, and to those of you who’ve been in touch with such glowing feedback - I’m happy to hear the thoughts and resources I shared have helped move you forward to discovering the career or job that’s right for you.
 Last week I could physically feel overwhelm creeping in, as I looked at my to-do list and wondered, "How on earth am I going to get it all done?”
Feeling run down, exhausted and like everything is a bit too much is actually quite frightening. It was hard making decisions. It took forever to write simple emails. My mind went into overdrive, the noise and chatter waking me up at night. Was I was cut out for running my own business, should I get a job instead? What if nobody comes to my next workshop? What if it goes wrong? What if my business fails? What then? How was I going to pay my bills? I simply couldn’t see how things could work or a way out.  So you’ve decided you want to start working again after being away from the workplace to raise a family. In my work with mums, I know that many of us tend to start by getting straight into implementation mode; writing our CV’s, updating our LinkedIn profiles, trawling through job sites, and dusting down our interview outfits. But before doing all this, it’s crucial to slow down, take stock and think about what it is you really want and need from your new job, and what you have to offer.
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