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12 Savvy Tips for Balancing Your Career And Motherhood

12 Savvy Tips for Balancing Your Career And Motherhood

We see a lot of comparing going on between working moms and stay-at-home moms. This comparison is unfair for both sides because every mother wants the best life for her kids. Our society has built a narrative that it’s best for the family when mom stays at home and the dad goes to work! But let me tell you, women are more than capable of balancing a career and motherhood.  

While creating a perfect work-life balance may feel like a distant dream, here are savvy habits that would help to balance your career and motherhood efficiently-

 

1. Creating Work-Life Balance

When you are with your children, be fully present. Have you ever noticed that you are around your kids all day long but never fully present? As a working mom, you should focus on spending quality time with your children. Put the laptop and phones aside and spend some time playing with your kids. On the other hand, give your work your full attention while you are there. Learning to say “No” is important for balancing a career and motherhood efficiently.

 

 2. Shared Parenting 

Shared parenting is when both parents take equal responsibility for housework and the kids. As a working mom, you may find it difficult to handle the household chores all alone.strong father child relationship for balancing career and motherhood

Putting too much on your platter will give you a stomach ache, so take the help of your partner. Divide the work with your partner. There are various ways you can do this. Maybe he can pick up the laundry on his way home from work and help you with the dishes. Be understanding and appreciative when your partner does his best to follow through. 

 

3. Build Support System Around You 

Every stage in your child’s life will need different outputs and efforts from you. It will be easier for you to complete your tasks if you have the support of your friends and family. You can ask a family member or a friend to babysit when you and your partner decide to go on a date night! Similarly, you can connect with other working moms who are willing to support each other emotionally, mentally, and in other creative ways possible. 

 

4. Saying Yes to New Opportunities

By looking at people around you it might feel that they have an advantage over you as they don’t have as many commitments as you have. Stop downplaying your potential just because you are a mother now.  Repeat this affirmation-  “being a mom helps me to be a better person, a better employee, and a better leader”.

Motherhood helps you bring unique soft skills like compassion, empathy, and resilience to the table. Allow yourself to take on the new assignment if that is what you desire. For thriving in your career and as a mother, knowing when to say “Yes” is as important as saying “No”.

 

5. Overcoming Mom Guilt  

Do you find yourself tearing your hair out because you feel are not “perfect” like other moms? Comparing your journey of motherhood will trigger guilt feeling. You are unique and your circumstances cannot be compared with anyone so you get to create your path.Overcoming mom guilt and balancing career and motherhood

Do not let the people shame you. You can ace at handling a career and motherhood at once. Don’t let people tell you otherwise. 

 

6. Breaking Through The Myths 

You will probably hear myths like  – Working moms neglect their families and children;

Working moms are selfish;

Working moms aren’t as committed to their work as others;

Working moms have a hard time managing things and are always stressed;

Working moms are miserable;

Working moms look down upon stay-at-home moms…and sadly, many others!

Do not fall into the trap of these myths. You are the best and you are capable of creating and maintaining a thriving family and work environment at once!

 

7. Planning Carefully and Well Ahead

Before leaving home for work you have to ensure that your child is placed in a safe and nurturing child care facility. The safety of your child should be the topmost priority. It is also important for your child to get nurturing and thriving environment as cognitive faculties start to develop at a young age. Select a childcare giver who has widespread knowledge, experience, and required documentation.

Try to plan a night before the things you have to do the next day. Make full use of technology. Keep yourself organized with the help of Calendar, Google Keep, and other apps. 

 

8. Make Time for Self-Care 

Let me narrate the story of my friend Neeta who struggled to balance her career and motherhood but later found her way. Neeta had two toddlers and provided everything for them. She worked in a restaurant and managed everything at home. At the end of the day, she found herself angry, overwhelmed, and frustrated as she couldn’t enjoy “me time”. She realized that this bubbling resentment had the potential of ruining her family.

Neeta set an intention of prioritizing herself and started working on her long-lost passion for running. She understood that – self-care is not selfish. When you see her now she is happy and thriving. She is providing for her family from a place of confidence and contentment. She says the mantra for her happiness is – “I keep my cup full because I cannot give to others what I don’t have for myself”. Make sure that you find time for the activities that bring you joy and allow you to recharge!

 

9. Frank Communication With Your Partner

Cultivate a supportive ecosystem at home. If you want your partner’s support you have to be supportive of his needs and aspirations as well. Supportive partners encourage you to be the best version of yourself. Supportive partners don’t shy away from doing their share of work.

There will be times when you and your partner will have to renegotiate, sit across the table, and talk about the issues that concern you both. Transparency and understanding will help you sail your boat during rough times.

 

10. Frank Communication At Work 

It is important to know the work culture of your office. Is your firm supportive of new mothers? Do you feel comfortable talking about issues and aspirations related to your family life at your work

Equip yourself with the knowledge of laws relating to working women. You should especially know about your rights which are included in – The Maternity Benefits Act(1961), The Factories Act(1948), The Equal Remuneration Act(1976), The Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace Act(2013), and The Minimum Wages Act(1948).

 

11. Do Not Hesitate to Take Professional Help 

If you are unable to cope and need support then do not hesitate to seek professional help. I admit is working and handling a home at the same time isn’t easy. Being committed fully and juggling between a career and motherhood is an arduous task. Many times you will feel like giving up. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Don’t isolate yourself because there are people who can guide you and help you through your journey.

 

12. Ditch The Labels- You Are An Awesome Mom

You know that you are doing your best. No one has it all figured out so stop trying to be perfect. Motherhood is a very special experience in a woman’s life. You are entitled to have quality time with your child without worry and guilt.balancing career and motherhood

Running after perfection will exhaust you and will make you unhappy. This will affect your parenting also. It does not matter if you are a working mom or stay-at-home mom, allow yourself to spread your wings and do what you love. Acknowledge all the great things you have done to come this far. 

 

Best Of Two Worlds 

You want to be the best mom and you also want to do justice to your chosen work. You want to care for your children and at the same time follow your dreams. You are unique and your circumstances cannot be compared with anyone so you get to create your path. You can ace at handling both your family and your job at once. Don’t let people tell you otherwise.

By showing that you can handle your career and motherhood you are demonstrating to your children what an empowered woman looks like. Yes, the challenges will come but you will overcome them like you always did. 

Finding it difficult to balance career and motherhood at once? You may talk to an expert NOW!

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