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Author:   Jacqueline Shakespeare
Publisher:   Rethink Press
Imprint:   Rethink Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.142kg
ISBN:  

9781781333693

ISBN 10:   1781333696
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   10 June 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Sugar and spice and all things nice Life doesn’t come with instructions Knowing the rules of the game How to use the book PART ONE In the beginning 1 This Woman’s Work, This Woman’s World The choices we make The whole of us 2 In Data We Trust What’s making this feel so hard? PART TWO The working mother’s principles 3 Principle One – Know That Good Is Good Enough The drivers that motivate us Understand what really matters Some ideas to try 4 Principle Two – Live In The Moment What prevents us from being mindful? Beware the barrenness of a busy life Some ideas to try 5 Principle Three – Be Your Own Best Friend Self-compassion Use guilt as a reminder Some ideas to try 6 Principle Four – Be Resilient Every Day The different types of stress we face If you are feeling stressed Some ideas to try 7 Principle Five – Believe In Yourself Why we feel negative sometimes Steps to develop a stronger self-belief Some ideas to try PART THREE The working mother’s skills 8 Skill One – Make Everything Visible Visualising your responsibilities Visualising your tasks Some ideas to try 9 Skill Two – Do Less It’s time to take action The support you need Some ideas to try 10 Skill Three – Manage The Day To Day Set yourself up for success Start finishing Some ideas to try 11 Skill Four – Build Meaning Into Your Work Be the real you at work Today I have tried my best Some ideas to try 12 Skill Five – Develop Strong Routines How strong routines help us Create a routine that works for you Some ideas to try PART FOUR Now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good 13 Becoming Proficient Creating habits How to delegate effectively in the home Time for a change? 14 That’s What Little Girls Are Made Of The working mother principles and skills – a reminder Together we can shape the world We are all role models Have You Discovered? Acknowledgements The Author

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`Working mums everywhere will find lots of great hints and tips in Jacqueline's book. Her story reflects our lives too, and she's not afraid to be open and honest about the fact that we don't need to be perfect. What we should be aiming for is to be good enough and to focus on what really matters.' - Gabriella Evans, mother to Thomas and Joshua, Chartered Accountant 'This book provides practical advice on getting the balance right for yourself and your family. The personal experiences which Jacqueline shares throughout the book really resonated with me and reassured me that I should feel proud to be a working mum, that it's OK to ask for help, and I can be safe in the knowledge that my working is likely to have a positive rather than negative impact on my children. This book has something to offer working mothers everywhere.' - Louise Beiteverde, mother to Emilia and Jonathan, Respiratory Nurse 'If you are trying to balance your career and personal responsibilities, or find yourself at a crossroads in your professional life, then read this book. Jacqueline has shared her personal experiences as a working mother in an open and honest account, and recommends a fantastic set of tools to help manage our busy lives. An inspiring read that will motivate and guide you to make positive changes for you, your career and your family.'- Adele Phelan, mother to Orla and Daniel, Speech Therapist `As I'm a mother who questions her every decision, this book made me clearly see that it's OK not to be perfect. A great read where I often found myself becoming accepting of my career choices, both as a mother and as an executive in my field. Filled with useful tips and invaluable tools, Jacqueline's book makes a working mother's life that bit easier.' - Dina Polydorou, mother to Erini and Dimitri, Senior Associate in Executive Search `A great compact guide to help with working mothers' everyday lives. Jacqueline's book really hits the spot when it comes to kind, practical guidance on how to live a less stressed and more contented life as a working mother. I particularly valued the advice on how to slow down and live more in the moment, which I am now applying religiously to my own weekends. Jacqueline's personal stories on how she became a more balanced and contented mother will keep you engaged as you absorb the more pragmatic suggestions alongside.' - Anna Wood, mother to Lilah and Johnny, Senior University Manager `Being a working mum requires constant juggling, but this candid, practical book will help professional mothers keep those balls in the air. What's more, Jacqueline's inspirational story of her own journey to contentment shows that it's OK to drop the balls from time to time. Perfection isn't the goal - it's about achieving a happy balance between family and career and enjoying every moment of the performance.' - Anne Marie Ryan, mother to Eve and Rose, writer and editor `This book is a godsend for busy mums.' Beth Gregory, mother to Izzy and James, Marketing and Communications Manager `An engaging, inspiring and wonderfully practical read.' Joanna Courtney, mother to Hanna and Alec, stepmother to Emily and Rory, Author

Author Information

Jacqueline Shakespeare is a mother, business change consultant, coach and speaker. She is a work life balance expert and passionately believes that mothers can enjoy fulfilling work without compromising other areas of their lives. Since 2004, she has developed her winning combination of mindful principles and a practical approach to create a reliable and simple path for working mothers to find contentment in their lives. Learn more at www.ellisblue.co.uk

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