Motherhood, Professional Financial Dr. Patrice Smith Motherhood, Professional Financial Dr. Patrice Smith

24 Months Being a Mom & The Balancing Act It Comes With

My son, Braxton turns 2 today and I honestly do not know how to feel or act. As I sit down to reflect on the past 24 months, I am struck by how fast time has flown by, yet at the same time, how it feels like an eternity since the moment I held my little one in my arms for the very first time. Being a mother has been the most transformative experience of my life, and I am grateful for every moment of it, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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Motherhood, Professional Financial Dr. Patrice Smith Motherhood, Professional Financial Dr. Patrice Smith

How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent: Tips and Tricks from an “Unorthodoc” Mom

Are you a working parent struggling to balance work and family life? Don't worry, you're not alone! Finding work-life balance can be a challenge, but there are tips and tricks that can help. As an "UnOrthoDoc" mom, I know firsthand how important it is to prioritize balance, accept help, create boundaries, and take time for yourself. Balancing work and family life isn't always easy, but with some effort and these tips, you can find solutions that work for you.

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Lifestyle & Travel Dr. Patrice Smith Lifestyle & Travel Dr. Patrice Smith

How To Find the Sweet Spot of Work & Life Balance as a Dentist

A healthy work-life balance is one of the most sought-after goals of the modern age. About 20 years ago, it was quite easy to set reasonable working hours, take vacation days, and generally have time to spend with family and friends. Nowadays, however, with the speed that comes with the modern age of technology and the constant need to fulfill relentless ambitions, accomplishing a balanced life can be challenging.

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Professional Financial Dr. Patrice Smith Professional Financial Dr. Patrice Smith

My Secrets to Building a Fulfilling, Multifaceted Career & life: An Interview with Whippy

Have you ever considered launching your own business from home or traveling abroad to give back to communities 5000 miles away, all while maintaining your practice as a dental or medical professional? Your career doesn’t have to be confined to one line of focus. Some people thrive when they juggle commitments that are very different from one another.

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Professional Financial, Lifestyle & Travel Dr. Patrice Smith Professional Financial, Lifestyle & Travel Dr. Patrice Smith

Managing Job/Career in light of the Coronavirus

We are all feeling the impact of this virus in some way or another. Some are being laid off from their jobs and businesses are shutting their doors without certainty of when they will be able to re-open after the quarantine period. Those individuals who have been released from their jobs are taking to job boards to send out applications for new positions. .

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5 Boss Behaviors To Grow Into

A truly great boss is hard to find, difficulty to leave, and impossible to forget. You’ve heard it before - people don’t leave jobs or their companies, they leave their bosses. This holds true as I think about the bosses I’ve had and as I reflect on the type of boss that I aspire to be.

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How to Negotiate Your Contract, Like a Boss

Many professionals find the idea of engaging in contract negotiation intimidating. For this reason, many skip it all together and accept what they're offered, or they negotiate very minimally.

At this point, I have negotiated a few contracts to lend some insight on how to negotiate your contract to get what you want, what is fair and what you deserve. 

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