Work –Life balance

 

Before I return back to work I need a plan. All Mommies struggle with the same questions – How will I manage work, and my children? Who will pick up the kids while I’m working? What is the fastest dish I can make, what I can cook for tonight? When Am I going to check their homework?

Of course it’s nice if you have an employer who offers a flexible time for you, but you have to be flexible on your time as well. Just because you leave earlier doesn’t mean that you work less. Right? You can offer that you are working while the baby is having a nap or you’ll be online in evenings when kids have gone to bed.

1. First off, you need help. It’s a great time to get more involve husbands or grandparents  or someone close to the kids. Also good idea to ask older children to take part of the housework as well.

2. Second is to plan ahead, be a great time manager of your own life. Make a schedule for daily routines and make sure you have some time for the kids too.

3. Maybe it’s time to consider a few things and make a new priority in your life.

4. Put away your guilt. Go back to work seems like it’s not as much of an issue for the kids - rather it’s a big deal for Mommies. Therefore spend as much valuable time with them as you can.

5.  Make some time to yourself. We are not super hero's so we do need some break as well. Being selfish not just necessary sometimes, but you deserve it too!

There you go…I’ve got my plan already! Overall going back to work is not a tragedy only another challenge of my life.