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Learning How to Rest As A Single Mom

In Phenomenal

I used to be proud to be a workaholic. When it was time to give birth to my twins, I brought my laptop with me to the hospital and began working once I got my epidural and the sharp pain of labor began to subside. I tried to take this same pace into motherhood. Exhaustion and burnout became my norm. Slowly my coffee intake grew from 1 cup a day to at times 3 cups and even that didn’t seem like enough. When I rested, I could never fully rest. The guilt was palpable and although physically I felt better…

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Why Renting a Car to Travel Around Hawaii is a Great Option for Single Moms

In Phenomenal

This is a contributed post.   Tourism in Hawaii is booming again. In July 2022, the number of visitors to the Hawaiian Islands totaled 919,154 — a 92.4% recovery from July 2019. With most accommodation options open and attractions in full swing again, you can make your dream come true, take that long-awaited trip, and have the perfect Hawaiian vacation with your kids. Of course, traveling with children is anything but simple, especially when you’re a single parent. That’s why it’s crucial to maximize convenience, safety, and cost-efficiency where possible. If you’re going to visit Hawaii with your children, one of the…

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Five Tested Techniques for Starting a Business in 2023

In Phenomenal

Successful companies don’t just appear overnight. They are made from scratch with much effort, money, resources, and commitment.  Setting the scene for a thriving company requires several key actions, including developing an original and peculiar brand identity, comprehending your sector and target audience, and choosing to brainstorm or use a business name generator to find catchy business name ideas for your startup. We’ll now look more closely at a few crucial areas you should prioritize when starting your firm in order to improve productivity, cut down on waste, and build a profitable enterprise. Following that, let’s begin: 1. Prioritize Originality…

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10 Powerful Lessons I Learned As a Financial Counselor

In Phenomenal

A few years ago, I was a financial counselor for a credit union. My role was to help members who were denied loans and lines of credit to learn how to manage their finances better. Part of the re-application process was to work with me to learn how to budget, read their credit reports, build up savings, and more so they can develop long-term healthy financial practices, and grow their credit score. After working with me and meeting other financial conditions, they were eligible to re-apply for credit.  During that time, I worked with a variety of families across demographics…

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11 Lessons I Learned About Life When Writing My Book

In Faith, Phenomenal

The day that the ”Navigating the “Impossible”: A Survival Guide for Single Moms From Pregnancy Through The First Year Of Motherhood” books arrived, I went to post a picture of the day’s harvest from my garden. Usually, when I harvest vegetables, I post a picture of the harvest on social media. However, this particular day, the picture and my that day’s harvest and it meant more to me than it normally did. Normally, I post my harvest for fun and to encourage others that a home garden is totally doable, fun, and healthy. Plus, I want other single moms to…

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