The Surprising Secrets to Thriving When You Return to Work After Maternity Leave
Do you need any accommodations to get through the day for your physical health, such as more breaks to pump milk? Do you need a different chair for your back? Send emails to let colleagues and clients know you’re back in action.
Take it one step at a time and know you don’t have to bring your A-game on the first day. Getting back in the workflow is a process, and you’re a true professional to realize this.
4. Use Your Most Powerful Word
Moms everywhere know the power of “because I said so” even if they hated hearing it as a child themselves. It typically stops or slows any protests or temper tantrums. Take that firm mama tone and apply it to the most powerful word you know but don’t often use: “No.”
