This theme integrated components of each of the other themes by establishing realistic expectations for oneself in both professional and personal contexts and gaining insight from successful mothers.
Challenges:
- Recognizing limitations
- Comparison to others (e.g., assessing productivity to a colleague without children)
- Dealing with feelings of failure
Suggestions:
- Focusing and celebrating all successes
- Acknowledging and regarding achievements
- Limiting comparisons to helpful or motivating situations
Moms in Proteomics 