Today’s workforce is complete with working moms. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “almost 47 percent of U.S. workers are women.” Although women play an integral role in the workplace, working outside of the home can lead to feelings of guilt and strain because of divided attention between work and family. The key is to get organized and create the right balance between profession and parenthood.
Here are 3 ways to help make sure that both your career and family flourish:
Live guilt free
Try not to beat yourself up. Focus on how your role in the company is benefiting your family at large. Perhaps you can afford extra-curricular activities, classes or educational opportunities for your children or you’re able to put away savings for college. Successful career moms are good at coming to terms with their choices to work and focusing on the priorities at hand.
Optimize your mornings
Complete certain tasks the night before. Lay out clothes, pack lunches, sign school forms or homework, re-organize backpacks (place by the door) and have the kids shower nightly. I created a morning routine checklist and placed it in my kid’s bathroom. The framed list helps to guide their morning routines. I also pre-pack my work bag, review my to-do list for the next day including getting an idea of what’s for dinner.
Get rid of distractions
Set time limits for checking social media, making phone calls, returning emails and watching your favorite weekly shows. Find ways to maximize time for yourself every night and build in time to download the day with your partner.
With light,
Dr. Chana Luchiana
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