
The 4 Emotional Stages of Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
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Are you dreading the morning you go back to work after parental leave more than you're letting yourself admit?
In this episode, Carina breaks down the four emotional waves that hit when you're returning to work after maternity leave. Because going back to work isn’t one single emotion, and it certainly isn’t a straight line.
If you're currently in the thick of pre-return anxiety, or you're back at work and still cycling through hard days, this one's for you.
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