Episode 128: Melanie Dale

 

It’s that time again for another crossover episode with my good friend, Melanie Dale. I hope you enjoy these episodes as much as we do. And this month, we are tackling summer. If you are in the south, summer has begun and many of us have mixed emotions about it. Before I had kids, summer was just another season. After kids, summer now carrying a mixed bag of emotions. I equally dread while looking forward to it. So in this part of the crossover episode, we talk about our feelings about summer, our no’s of summer, how we survive working from home while our people are home and screen time. And per usual, there is some slightly inappropriate dialog. Heaven help us. After you listen to this episode, be sure to jump over to Melanie’s podcast, Lighten Up with Melanie Dale, to hear the other half.

 
 

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Takeaways From Our Conversation:

  • The biggest question burning in Melanie's mind is whether or not you double up on your undies when wearing athletic shorts?
  • In order to survive working from home, you must plan ahead. Have a game plan for how and when you can work. And make sure you have realistic expectations.
  • What are your triggers when your kids are home in the summer?
  • What are your nonnegotiables?
  • What can you let go?
  • What can help you be proactive rather than reactive?
  • Melanie's summer survival tip: buy suave 3 in 1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash and have the kids shower before you go home from the pool
  • Sarah's summer survival tip: drop the comparison - know what works for you. And do one thing once a week that is just for you.

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