Amanda Is a New Mother

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Essay

Amanda is a new mother.Briefly describe two programs that Alcoa,her employer,might implement to attempt to create a greater degree of work/life balance for Amanda and others like her.

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Definitions:

Tyranny of the Shoulds

A psychological condition where a person is overly governed by what they think they should do, often leading to stress and unhappiness.

Idealized Self-image

An often unrealistic image or perception of oneself that represents how one wishes to be rather than how one actually is, potentially leading to psychological distress when not matched with reality.

Married

The state of being united to a person in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.

Neurotic Needs

Involves the psychological demands that become compulsions or obsessions, leading to neuroses if not met or managed properly.