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Tune in at http://33voic.es/in3q0xe Katrina Alcorn is a writer and an experience design consultant. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from UC Berkeley, and is a regular blogger at WorkingMomsBreak.com and for The Huffington Post. Since 1999, Alcorn's day job has been leading design projects with corporations in a variety of industries to help them put technology in the service of people. This work has given her an insider's glimpse into dozens of companies--from Fortune 500s to small startups--and she has spoken at more than a dozen design conferences internationally.

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Katrina AlcornKatrina Alcorn is a writer and an experience design consultant. She holds a master’s de-gree in journalism and documentary filmmak-ing from UC Berkeley, and is a regular blogger at WorkingMomsBreak.com and for The Huff-ington Post.

Since 1999, Alcorn’s day job has been leading design projects with corporations in a variety of industries to help them put technology in the service of people. This work has given her an insider’s glimpse into dozens of compa-nies--from Fortune 500s to small startups--and she has spoken at more than a dozen design conferences internationally.

@kalcorn

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If you sense that your life is out of whack,

then it is.think hard about the consequences if you don’t change course.

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Think of balance, not just from the perspective of time,but more so from the perspective of priorities.

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Keep in mind that your time and energy are finite resources;

allocate them appropriately.

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As you contemplate a career transition, your personal economy will undoubtedly be impacted.

be cautious, smart and plan ahead.

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If you’re stressed at work, the odds are greater that you’ll have tense relationships at home.

be clear on what brings more joy to your life,

work or martial harmony?

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If you’re stressed at work, the odds are greater that you’ll have tense relationships at home.

be clear on what brings more joy to your life,

work or martial harmony?

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Feeling stressed, burned-out or anxious?

Try physical exercise, connecting with a friend,or just appreciating the value that you bring to the world.

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When you’re truly an advocate for yourself, you’ll seek out opportunities that will give you more

autonomy, flexibility and freedom at work.

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If you could take away all the activities that you do during the course of a day except 3 what would they be?

Identify them and eliminate the rest.

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Do you know that working moms who telecommute

have 27% greater productivity?

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:Practice saying No to things that are less meaningful

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

Being an ally and supporting other women in similar circumstances

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

Telling your partner what you need in order to enhance your relationship

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

Telling your boss you’d like to work from home

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:Recommending ROWE (Results-only Work Environment)

to HR manager

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

Starting a Babies-at-work program

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

Joining and participating in MomsRising

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As a working mom, next time you feel trapped, commit to taking one of these actions:

Starting dialogue

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When you sense tension or stress creeping into your life, what do you do?

REALLY REFLECT...