Flaunting Your Corporate Heels and Your Cooking Spoon!

It's amazing that the world often sells us that working corporate women may be powerful behind her desk, but in front of the stove, she leaves much to be desired. 
I must admit, I too had fears about having to give up my ambitions or tune them down just a bit to be a great wife, but to my wonderful surprise, the balance is quite achievable.  (Three months and counting...:)

I decided to blog about this because I beleive many women today are missing out on the joys of being "domestic," Cooking the delicious dinners, preparing scrumptious desserts and mixing up the perfect smoothies to start the day off.
Managing a business involves much time and effort, so working smart is the key.
Imagine leaving work to enter an unhappy home where those needs have not been taken care of. (Not a great idea) Here are some ideas to help us business/corporate/entrepreneurial women stay in tune with our feminitiy and maintain great relationships with those we love.

Feel free to share some of your thoughts as well.

1. Decide what is most important.
I've found that prioritizing has been most helpful to me. It's always better to keep this thought in mind: Love people and use money...not the other way around. Remember that doing things to show your loved ones you care will far outweigh the success rate of "projects" you work on in the corporate environment.

2. Plan ahead for your meals and your day.
If you plan out your meals and tasks involving the home on a weekly basis, you will be less stressed out and feel like you have done well to receive happy faces both in the corporate world and at home :)
Keeping a journal or calendar helps too!

3. Dispel the myths.
Try to erase those thoughts of feeling "less than" if you are a homemaker, or even have dreams of being one. (I know there are many women out there who secretly wish that they can be homemakers :) It's ok ladies! It's a great job to have, and you even get more appreciation, especially if you have kids! ) The media has done a great job in the past portraying domestic women as weaker or less educated-- You can be amazing at both!

4. Practice Truly Makes Perfect.
It is a fact that the more you do something, the better you get at it. Start small. Try one new recipie a week and perfect it.
A friend once shared this website with me, and I have enjoyed the recipies listed indeed! Give yourself a new challenge, and I assure you that you won't be disappointed.
www.joyofbaking.com

5. Embrace All of Your Roles, and ENJOY them!
We "super"women are heroes to many. We are leaders in myriads of industries, decision makers, mothers, doctors, teachers, listeners, friends. I've found that embracing and accepting the many roles that come with the teriritory of being a woman is a fabulous thing! Try to fulfill each role to the fullest when it is needed most. I know that we love multi-tasking, but sometimes, it's better just to be fully present (mind, body and soul) at one place, at one time.
Relax, Think, Meditate, Work Smart, Laugh, Share, Confide, Love, and Live. Remember that there is a time and season for everything under the sun.
Make sure you are on point in those corporate heels, and making your mark with your cooking spoon in hand!

On your mark, get set, GO!!!