Working Mom Hacks From a Leader at GE

Working Mom Hacks From a Leader at GE We all know that mothering is a (much more than) full-time job. This means all you working moms are basically superheroes. You may notlage feel like you have your sh*t together, but youre pulling off waaay more than a lot of humans can manage.So in honor of Mothers Day, we spoke to our friend Shaunda Zilich, global employment brand leader at GE. Shes shared some amazing hacks that we hope will make your life feel a little bit less like a circus1. Alexa is my ultimate for when Im in the midst of a moment I need to remember to do something or put something on my shopping list (or play the Daniel Tigers Neighborhood theme song so the 2 year old will calm down).2. Kroger Click List is for groceries and is awesome I start my cart on Tuesday or Wednesday (hello, Alexa shopping listoh, and I open an Amazon cart at the same time for others, pantry, etc.) and I always pick up on Friday morning. Grocery shopping literally takes me just 15 minutes a week no wGE Is Hiring Browse Opportunities.3. Give 2 year oldstwochoices on what to wear it will save you tons of time and fighting, and they will feel independent (make sure you are cool with either choice).4. Spelling words and memorization homework can be done in the car ride home from schoolIF you give the other children something to eat (so they are busy eating and not talking).P.S. Always have a bag of healthy snacks in your purse ALWAYS5. BE PRESENT my all-time favorite right now. At the end of so many days of feeling not good enough at being a mom, a wife, or an employee, Ive found one thing that makes it a little better and makes me feel Im good enough Being present in every momentMultitasking is for the birds. Instead, take each moment to be fully present. I understand there are interruptions, but dont multitask the interruption own it For example, when Im leaving work early because I know my son has to be at soccer practice at 530 and it takes the 9 year old 30 minutes to put on his socks, I tell people, Im leaving to get my son to soccer on time. We have to stop making excusesI do the same thing when I have a 9 pm call for work. I will be sure to get my kiddos in bed early enough to not rush the awesomeness of bedtime, but I will tell them I need to finish up so I can get to my call for work at the right time. Owneachmoment and bepresentin each moment. We have to stop making excuses and start realizing that we can talk about the things that are important to us. Then is when we feel good enough we reach our definition of success.6. Stop trying to be your mom or your friend who is super-mom. Most of us our moms didnt work and we still try to emulate them and get so down on ourselves when we dont. Be the best working mom you can be, and stop comparing apples to oranges. I know that I dont have each day planned out for my 2 year old like my mom did when I was 2, or like my friend does who doesnt work, but I do know that I make the fruchtwein of the time I do have with my 2 year old (see be present above)andI know that my daughter sees me working and gains all kind of understanding on how to be strong and independent.7. And below is my ultimate fave the color-coded reminder board as we walk out our backdoor. Cue spelling list for car (I take a pic with my phone)Cue lunch menus (to get the 2 year old to maybe eat what they are serving)Cue Mothers Day (to remind my husband without verbalizing it to him)We were such fans of Shaundas tips that we had to share. We hope these hacks help you enjoy not only your Mothers Day, but every jam-packed moment of working-mom life--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GE. Find a job there today Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women. Join us by reviewing your employer