How To Navigate Balancing Work With Motherhood

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 No one tends to tell you about the challenges faced as a mother once you’ve had a baby. There’s a lot of positivity surrounding pregnancy, and while that is true for the most part, it’s good to keep moms informed on how they can effectively balance their work life alongside motherhood. After all, why can’t we do both?

With that in mind, this guide will hopefully give you the best tips possible to manage both aspects of your life equally so that you can be fulfilled in both if you’re looking for a balance between the two.

1. Be prepared to set boundaries

When it comes to working while you’re raising your children, it’s always good to try and set some boundaries. Even when you love your work and you’re willing to go the extra mile where and when it’s needed, there needs to be a line drawn between work and play.

You don’t want to be that parent, having to take multiple calls when you’re spending time with the kids or answering emails instead of helping your children with their homework.

Setting these boundaries from the beginning is the best way to make sure you’re sticking to your guns and providing a separation between your work life and your personal one.

2. Be present wherever you are 

As it’s mentioned above, if you’re spending more time on your phone or on your emails than spending time with the kids, then that’s going to be something that your little ones remember. It’s important to try and be present, even when it’s tough to do so.

Being present wherever you are, whether you’re in the workplace or at home, is essential. Doing this, though, takes a bit of practice and perseverance. You also need to be disciplined when it comes to staying focused on what’s in front of you. From a pile of admin to your children’s wants and needs after a day of school.

3. Leverage support systems and groups available

There are lots of great support systems out there, which is important to lean on when it comes to having kids. For any mother, it can be hard to look after your little ones and have a life that exists outside of your four walls, particularly in the beginning.

Facing an unexpected pregnancy? Reach out to support groups for advice. Need to speak to other workaholic moms who are trying to balance both parenting and work? Join a Facebook group.

There are lots of great groups and support networks out there to make use of.

4. Optimize your time available to the best you can

When you’re a mom, navigating motherhood, you’ll quickly realize how little time you have available. Team management within your support network is helpful, whether it’s utilizing your time with your partner to split tasks or with friends and family members.

Embrace flexibility too because not everything will always go to plan, and that’s ok too.

5. Don’t forget to look after yourself

Finally, don’t forget to look after yourself. As a mother, it’s your health and wellbeing first in order to look after your little one as best as you can. Make sure to get enough sleep, exercise, and eat healthy.

These tips are the best way to help navigate balancing work with motherhood, so embrace them for your journey.