In the past I have heard the term ‘Work at Home Mum’ and associated it with women who must have found a way to have it all - the ultimate Work-life balance. Working for yourself from the place you live – could there be a more perfect solution?!
Now I have had a taste of this life and I must admit – I couldn’t have been more wrong. A very wise mentor of mine said something to me last week that rang very true and actually inspired this post. “An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to work sixteen hours per day for themselves in avoidance of working eight hours for someone else.” I am blessed to work and socialize with a whole bunch of driven, intelligent and passionate entrepreneurial women working toward creating a their own path. More and more women (and men) are ditching the traditional nine to five and creating their own source of income on the quest for a more fulfilling and flexible life. We are a passionate bunch, pursuing what we love to live a life that we’ve always dreamed of and there’s nothing I love more than chatting to a like minded go-getter… but there are a number of pitfalls that I’ve come across since spending my time as a work at home mum that I know aren’t unique to me.
So. Does this elusive work-life balance exist for the work at home mum? I believe that what exists is a balance that I feel good about and I believe that there are times that I can achieve it and times when I have a major project or deadline that I won’t. But I have asked some experts and done some tweaking and I have ten ideas to focus on that have me well on my way to achieving my idea of balance.
Being a work at home mum can be wonderfully fulfilling and enjoyable and there is no better feeling than knowing you’re working within your passion. You can create a balance that works for you and your family. Follow these ten tips and keep moving toward that ultimate goal – a balanced, fulfilling and purposeful life.
10 Comments
21/1/2017 09:49:48 am
I, too, am a sufferer of 'shiny things' syndrome (love this!!). It is exceptionally difficult to set boundaries and even harder to let go of the guilt if you have to set the kids up watching a movie (marathon) in order to get something/anything done.
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23/1/2017 12:13:57 pm
Thanks for the comment Anna! It becomes particularly important to nip distraction in the bud when we've only got a short space of time to focus on what we're doing doesn't it! I think as mums we tend to feel guilt regardless of what we're doing. I'm working on this at the moment!
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Jacq
21/1/2017 01:35:31 pm
I love your list! Now if only I could stick to them. I always get distracted plus my toddler keeps following me. haha!
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21/1/2017 07:44:48 pm
I am in this boat too and your points really resonate. I like the idea of putting a schedule up where the family can see it, to put clear boundaries around blocks of time. The school holidays has been a major struggle!
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14/11/2017 03:14:35 pm
'Work-life balance'- is a turn of phrase which is used to explain the stability, between a person's personal and professional life. I would like to say that a stimulating work-life balance presumes a huge importance for a working woman, especially in the case where the workplace and family have presented a number of provocations for her. A working mum usually faces a lot of trouble in balancing both family and professional because of unbridled work pressure. Well, in this regard, if anyone considers my standpoint, then I can say that she must learn to say 'NO' to all the hurdles, schedule her week in advance, set her preferences and hire a life coach, to balance her personal and professional life.
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7/6/2019 10:37:50 am
We all know how hard it is to balance. Your career is doomed to be affected once you become a mom. It's a hard thing, but it's always possible and it could work. You just have to make an effort and for sure everything will fall into place. Being a mom is one of the most wonderful thing that can happen to everyone, that's why many ladies are excited to experience it. You are doing great so far and I hope you will continue being a business woman and a great mom at the same time!
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