Mariah Jackson
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From the Desk of a Busy Mom: 9 Tips to Implement Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine
Introduction As a busy mom, it can be tough to find time to take care of yourself. But if you want to be at your best, it's important to make self-care a priority. Many mothers let the thought of self-care slip through their minds as they spend their days working, caring for their families, and managing a household. Self-care is essential for maintaining your physical and mental well-being. After implementing self-care into your routine, you may find you feel better and more refreshed to start your day, get to work, and corral those kiddos.
By Mariah Jackson2 years ago in Families
Worries of a Mother
Becoming a mother is a hard enough job as is, let alone being a mother to a child of a different race. As a Caucasian woman I’ve never had to personally experience racism. However, my boyfriend of five years is Puerto Rican, and he has experienced prejudice throughout his life. I believe as a whole that white people are out of touch with the fact that racism is still very much alive in America. Of course, a group of people who don’t experience racism aren’t going to see that it is still an ongoing issue. It can be hard to relate to something you’ve never witnessed first hand.
By Mariah Jackson4 years ago in Families
Quitting My Job To Pursue My Dream
After nearly two years at my job, I finally decided to quit. Leaving a steady job can be extremely scary and nerve wracking, but it can also be very rewarding. For the past two years I had worked a manual labor job in a seat manufacturing plant. To say I was fond of this occupation would’ve been a lie, but let’s be honest it paid fairly well. The work I performed was not particularly challenging for me, but I certainly never enjoyed my job.
By Mariah Jackson4 years ago in Journal