YOU CAN DO IT - work/life balance as a mom
Being a mom is the most important thing you’ll ever do.
Raising tiny humans, especially in the current state of our world, is no small task.
But you want to feel successful and fulfilled in chasing YOUR dreams too, right?
I can tell you that IT IS POSSIBLE to do both, and do them well!
BUT HOW?
There never seem to be enough hours in the day! You don’t need to feel less than perfect if you aren’t devoting all your time to putting together pinterest-perfect crafts and activities that are fun AND educational.
The answer is easier said than done…
You need to manage your TIME well!
“Guard your time fiercely.
Be generous with it, but be intentional about it.”
- David Duchemin
Be INTENTIONAL with your time
Block scheduling is my saving grace!
When your kids are awake and need you, find time to be fully WITH them.
Get down on the floor and PLAY with them, laugh with them, read books with them, and help them to feel LOVED.
But be vigilant in scheduling out a nap/quiet time or babysitter block to focus on YOU and YOUR DREAMS!
When you DO have this time…
put your phone away
don’t turn on the TV
have snacks & water prepped to limit distractions
Make a list of tasks you need to accomplish in your designated work time. NOT an exhaustive list of EVERYTHING you need to do, but TWO OR THREE things that you are able to finish completely.
Don’t let your to-do list leave you feeling defeated and unaccomplished - make it reasonable and doable!
But also, be mindful that…it is OK to be a mom AND work!
Think of Ma Ingalls (Little House on the Prairie). She worked ALL DAY LONG to keep her home and their farm up and running, while her kids entertained themselves and I’m sure they learned how to help, too!
Your children will benefit and get creative by playing on their own. Let them be children and remember…there is nothing wrong with being a working mother!!
Get Outside!
If you want to hear from the experts…
Business Insider will convince you of all the beneficial reasons to step outside your home, here.
Get out of your bubble of laundry, graham cracker crumbs stuck to your socks, and whiny (but very cute) little voices… and get some FRESH AIR!
This is proven to:
improve your memory & mood
decrease stress & inflammation
increase your ability to focus
AND let your little ones EXPLORE!!
“Intentional living is the art of making our own choices,
before others’ choices make ours.”
- Richie Norton
Be an example to your littles of being determined, organized and INTENTIONAL.
They will learn from watching you carve out special time to focus and accomplish BIG DREAMS that mean something to you.
Isn’t that what you would want them to do for their dreams?
Now go for a walk and brainstorm a block of time that will work for you and your family - I’m rooting for you!
