Find out what a burnout coach does and whether coaching could help you recover from stress as a high-achieving woman or working mom.
Mothers at Work
As a working mom, you’re doing the impossible every day: balancing a demanding career with the pressures of raising a family. You’re juggling the invisible load, dealing with the motherhood penalty, and sometimes wondering how much more you can handle. Trust me, I understand how overwhelming that can feel. That’s why I’ve created the Working Moms section, filled with expert advice to help you manage the chaos without sacrificing your well-being or career ambitions.
These articles are for the mothers at work who are tired of feeling pulled in a thousand directions and who want to achieve better work-life balance but aren’t sure where to start. I offer real, actionable tips that go beyond the surface-level self-care advice you find everywhere else. Using a blend of evidence-based psychology, stress management techniques, and strategies tailored specifically for moms working full-time jobs, you’ll learn how to reclaim your time, reduce mom guilt, and manage the pressure of being a working parent. This section is for moms like you who deserve support, validation, and practical tools to make life a little more manageable.
What to Do When You Feel Unappreciated at Work
Feeling unappreciated at work can leave you questioning your value—even when you’re giving it your all. Whether you’re met with silence after major wins or constantly feel invisible in your role, you’re not imagining things—and you’re not being too sensitive. Let’s unpack why being overlooked hurts so much and explore thoughtful, actionable ways to help you reconnect with your value and feel acknowledged.
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky: The System Every Working Mom Needs to Know
Feeling burned out by the invisible load? Discover how Fair Play by Eve Rodsky helps working moms reclaim time, balance, and sanity at home.
How to Reduce Motherhood Stress and Avoid Mom Burnout
Burned out but not sure why? If you’re a working mom carrying the weight of invisible labor, constant stress, and unrealistic expectations, it’s not just you — it’s the system. In this post, burnout coach Lydia Fogo Johnson breaks down the three-part framework she uses to help women prevent, buffer, and recover from burnout both at work and at home. You’ll walk away with practical tools and a fresh perspective on what it really means to feel well again.
How to Write Your Maternity Leave Out-of-Office Message (with Examples)
Here’s exactly what to include (and what to avoid) in your maternity leave out-of-office message. Read to swipe two example email templates…
Should I Mention Kids in a Job Interview?
It’s 2024… surely you can mention you have kids during a job interview. Right?! Well, the answer is: it depends on your gender.
Resources to Support Maternal Mental Health
Take better care of yourself and other moms & parents you love with these resources for Maternal Mental Health
You Really Need a Weekly Me Night (Here’s How to Do It)
My husband and I have used this system for Me Nights for over four years, and it’s probably the main reason why I’m still sorta sane.
Matrescence: The Word to Describe What You’re Going Through, Moms
Motherhood isn’t an on-off switch… it’s a wild, convoluted, challenging journey, and that journey has a name: Matrescence
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I’m Lydia Johnson, MS. I’m an expert in using evidence-based tools and psychological research to improve people’s lives at work.
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