Get some back up! It’s not just for computers (although that is SMART too) or the police. There’s nothing like having some “plan Bs” up your sleeve. Having back up is a way to protect yourself from the unexpected.
As a young mother, I decided that I needed to be like circus performers and “work with a net”. I still remember giving this advice to a new mom.
Working with a “net” means keeping spare clothes or snacks in your car, extra keys (for when yours are AWOL), lists of spare child care options, phone numbers of friends or neighbors you can call on for help.
Learn to accept that you will occasionally need to call for help. It’s ok. It’s the SMART thing to do.
