Beyond Burnout - Life Management For Working Moms

There is a popular Dolly Parton song from the '80s called "Working 9 to 5." At the time the concept of working 9 to 5 seemed standard. Today, you may not be able to keep your job if you expect to only work 9 to 5.  With the Internet, smart phones and tablets, you can work from anywhere at any time. Even if you are not working, you can take in new information, read articles, etc., in the 30 seconds you are stopped at a traffic light. Even though surfing the Internet and keeping up with friends on facebook may be fun, it does have the net effect of producing too much mental stimulation, which can wreak havoc on your body.  Let's look at Lisa. Lisa is a 38-year-old project manager who is on target to become a director at her company. She loves her work, but complains about having trouble keeping up with her responsibilities since the recent reorganization that left her team one person short. She has trouble completing tasks and usually needs to bring work home in the evening. In response to her complaint of "not