Then it delivers. Things begin to line up to make your dreams a reality. Heaven on Earth, Mama.

Do something nice for your favorite woman friend today. Ask her what she dreams of doing. As an added bonus, she'll likely feel so good about stating her dreams to you, that she'll ask you same. Feel-goods all around.

You might be wondering what she told me. Well, as a good friend, I cannot divulge, but I can tell you, I learned a lot about her then, and I hope she learned about me. Sharing our intimate thoughts and dreams catapults a relationship from 'getting to know each other' to 'cherished'. And that's what life is all about, after all. Being intimate with one another, relating beautifully, learning and growing. If you can attain this type of success in just one of your relationships, you'll be inspired and expect it in all your relationships. You'll stop settling for less and life becomes so much richer.

1. FIND A DAY CARE THAT YOU ARE COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE WITH. You should be able to say good-bye to your child in morning and go to work with absolutely no worries. Your mind should be on work and not your child's well being. If you have any concern at all, talk to your provider about it. If you don't get relief, it's time to find another place that you feel relaxed about. Your feelings regarding care of your child are your best resource. (By way, a day care provider could never, never take your place. You are Mommy, and no one else can fill those shoes - period! She provides a warm, loving substitute for you, but a substitute is just that and no more.) 2. REALIZE WHY YOU ARE WORKING! Is it because you want to be away from your child? Probably not. It may be that you are a better mom because you also have a professional identity. You may be able to create better moments together when you are not with your child 24/7. You're not alone. Most moms feel that way. Isn't it true that you are working to provide a great lifestyle for your family? The truth is that you're doing it "for" your kids not "to" your kids!

3. DO WHAT YOU LOVE! Could you maintain your lifestyle without your job? If not, make sure you love what you do! It changes your whole outlook if you love your work. Answer this question: "Does my job add to my life or take away from it?" If your job is sucking life out of you, it's time for a change...

IF YOUR JOB IS SUCKING THE LIFE OUT OF YOU...It may be that demands of your career consume your time and leave little to nothing for your family or yourself.

IF STRESS, FRUSTRATION AND GUILT, FROM THE JOB YOU HAVE, ARE NOT THE LIFE COMPONENTS YOU CRAVE, THEN THE TIME TO CHANGE THAT IS RIGHT NOW.

DON'T SPEND ANOTHER DAY feeling anguish of working-parent-conflict! Do one thing today to put control of your career, and your life, back in YOUR hands.

It's up to you!