An Invitation and Introduction

Success Is in Your Balance ix How to Choose Your Cake and Eat It, Too 1

Practices and Intentions

1. Simplification 8 Intention 1-Take Care of Mom 9 Intention 2-Share the Daily Dance 16 Intention 3-Eliminate the Stressors 20

2. Lightness 26 Intention 4-Unplug Your Shoulds 27 Intention 5-Release Guilt 31 Intention 6-Relinquish Total Control 36

3. Well-Being 41 Intention 7-Find Joy in Every Day 42 Intention 8-Commit to Wellness 46 Intention 9-Love Yourself 53

4. Discovery 59 Intention 10-Become a Keen Listener 60 Intention 11-Claim Who You Are 66 Intention 12-Know Why You Work 72

5. Alignment 80 Intention 13-Live by Your Values 81 Intention 14-Create Domestic Harmony 87 Intention 15-Choose How You Spend Time 93

6. Liberation 101 Intention 16-Blast Away Defeating Beliefs 102 Intention 17-Weave a Child Care Net 106 Intention 18-Remember to Play 112

7. Protection 119 Intention 19-Believe You Are Worth It 120 Intention 20-Respect Your Boundaries 124 Intention 21-Rediscover No 130

8. Connection 137 Intention 22-Transform Complaints into a Vision 138 Intention 23-Create a Sisterhood of Support 144 Intention 24-Build Powerful Relationships 150

9. Courage 156 Intention 25-Face Your Fears 157 Intention 26-Keep the Fires Burning 163 Intention 27-Be Fully Engaged 168

10. Reflection 173 Intention 28-Craft a Life Theme 174 Intention 29-Let the Light Shine 179 Intention 30-Redefine Having It All 185 A Vision and Epilogue Healthy, Happy, Balanced Children 192 The Briefcase Moms® Revolution 193 Acknowledgments 195 Recommended Resources 197