How to Be a (Happy) Working Parent with Corrina Gordon Barnes

In this episode, Corrina Gordon-Barnes joins us to discuss the common struggles of working parents and the things we need to unlearn. She shares how to take radical responsibility as a parent and delegate responsibilities from housework to emotional load. We also teach you how to stay in your zone of genius and accept help when you need it. It’s time to live a life you love and enjoy, even amidst all your responsibilities!

If you’re struggling to balance work and parenting, stay tuned to this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn how to let go of unhealthy thoughts and behaviours like parenting guilt, rescuer tendencies, and gender normative expectations.
2. Discover the importance of delegating housework and the family’s emotional load.
3. Understand how staying in your zone of genius can make you happier.

Episode Highlights

[04:55] Introducing Corrina

[07:54] Struggles of Working Parents

[13:04] Differences in Becoming a Parent

[16:03] How to Manage Parenting Guilt

[19:04] Balancing Responsibilities

[26:28] Delegating at Home

[30:42] The Dangers of Being a Rescuer

[35:30] Why You Need to Have a Coach Mindset

[38:35] How to Have an Easier Life as a Working Parent

[40:35] Why It’s Important to Stay in Your Zone of Genius

[45:37] Corrina’s Top 3 Tips

Resources

• Take part in our survey all about saying no.
• Connect with Corrina: Website | Instagram | ​Twitter | LinkedIn
• Want to learn more from Corrina? Listen to these previous You’re Not a Frog Podcast episodes: 
• Episode 104: How to Cope with Nightmare Relatives and Colleagues Without Losing the Plot 
• Episode 89: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
• Episode 32: How to Take Control of Your Thoughts    
• The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks 
• THRIVE Weekly Planner

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