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I Feel Like I Didn’t Do Anything Today.

A page from the chronicles of a working entrepreneur mom.
Deborah Munies

Deborah Munies

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Today, I didn’t do anything.

I got up, showered, got dressed, made breakfast and lunch for my kids, and negotiated familial peace treaties before 8am.

But I didn’t do anything today.

I took my kids to school, meditated, helped a client revamp the positioning for her website and wrote sales copy.

But I didn’t do anything today.

I shot a video for my business, posted to social media, and wrote and designed a pro-bono brochure for our religious school education department.

But I didn’t do anything today.

I set up two new business meetings for my coaching and sales businesses, and coached a client.

But I didn’t do anything today.

I picked up my kids from their schools, carpooled them to activities, did homework, and put them to bed.

But I didn’t do anything today.

I made tomorrow’s lunches, cleaned up the house, researched and booked spring break flights, and researched and booked spring activities for my kids.

But I didn’t do anything today.

Maybe tomorrow I’ll get something done.

Are you a mom running a business but at the end of the day aren’t sure if you got anything done? Well this one’s for you.

Maybe we’re being a little to hard on ourselves.

Originally published at medium.com

Author(s)

  • Deborah Munies

    Executive Coach for High Achieving Working Moms + Podcast Host "Let's Figure It Out"

     Deborah is an Executive Coach who works with high achieving, working moms, helping them to move forward professionally and create balance personally, so they can feel less overwhelmed and see new possibilities.  She is also an #IamRemarkable Facilitator. She has worked with CEOs, senior leadership teams, managers and entrepreneurs in Banking, Finance, Sales, Education, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, and Wellness. Prior to starting her consulting practice, for over 20 years Deborah was the Corporate Communications leader at financial services and mergers and acquisitions organizations. She managed communications and marketing initiatives, and advised senior leaders on transition best practices, change management, and culture development; most notably with Lehman Brothers Mortgage pre and post bankruptcy.  Deborah has been featured in The Huffington Post, spotlighted in local news programs, and in 2018 she combined her coaching and broadcast journalism experience and launched the Apple podcast, Let's Figure It Out, where she inspires others with her real conversations with leaders and how to effect real change. She has a special place in her heart for supporting and encouraging young girls' self confidence. She is the founder of Can't Dimmer My Shimmer® - empowerment education for tween girls. Deborah works with individuals and groups, and speaks at organizations to inspire, motivate and encourage positivity, drawing from her own challenges and experiences. She also provides in-house workshops, retreats and webinars.   Deborah serves on the Board of Trustees for the New Providence Memorial Library and is the Coordinator for the New Providence Alliance managing the grant provisions from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Further information about Deborah Munies can be found at deborahmunies.com or on LinkedIn.