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How A Harvard-Educated Doctor Seamlessly Balances Work and Mum Life

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How A Harvard-Educated Doctor Seamlessly Balances Work and Mum Life

Looking to boost your career? This year’s Great Women of Our Time 2018 nominees can lead you on the path to work success. Check out their videos here.

by Natalya Molok & Candy Lim-Soliano  /   September 12, 2018

Every year, The Singapore Women’s Weekly shines the spotlight on 18 outstanding, powerful and high-achieving career women in the Great Women Of Our Time awards. Meet Science & Technology nominee, Dr Sherry Aw, Independent Fellow at The Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR:


Technology is a double-edged sword that enables us to work on-the-go, anytime, anywhere. While this facilitates convenience, many of us subconsciously allow work to permeate our personal lives so deeply that we find ourselves in situations where we’re physically present, but mentally absent.

“A career in the Sciences is demanding, but I feel that it’s also simultaneously less rigid than some other industries, because my lab time is flexible,” shares Dr Sherry Aw, who completed her doctoral research at Harvard University.

“My husband works in the Sciences as well, so we’ve developed a mutual understanding, and take turns to carry out our parenting duties as a team. At the end of the day, that’s what parenting is about: teamwork.”

A mum-of-two who deftly juggles the everyday responsibilities that many working mums face, Dr Sherry shares how she keeps herself “present” whenever she’s with her family:

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The Great Women Of Our Time Awards 2018 is brought to you by main presenter, Lancôme, and presenter, PANDORA.

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/great-women/how-an-harvard-educated-doctor-seamlessly-balances-work-and-mum-life/
How A Harvard-Educated Doctor Seamlessly Balances Work and Mum Life
Schedule family days
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“My weekends are reserved for family time and we make it a point to do something together as a family, at least once every weekend. If work exigencies require me to pop in to work, I try to do it while my kids are napping.”

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Put away the gadgets
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“I have a ‘no cell phones’ policy during meal times so that we can eat together uninterrupted. This also applies when I’m entertaining friends and family.”

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Have daily quality time
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“Just before bedtime every night, I’ll spend time chatting with my kids, catching up on our day. It’s usually the quietest time of the day for us and I love it.”

If you are inspired by Dr Sherry Aw, vote for her here and stand a chance to win a gift set comprising of Lancôme beauty products & Forever PANDORA Collier Necklace, worth over $220!

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