Can we really have it all? As I write this post, I’m thinking about my day and to be honest it was a struggle. Sick kid, no naps, traveling husband and only 4 hours of sleep left me feeling a little frazzled. It’s days like this that led me to take a big step back from my position as a working mom.
I love my job and being an entrepreneur is what motivates me, but when your husband has a high stress job that requires a great deal of travel, it’s difficult to maintain a balanced household. In our home anything related to the girls (doctor appointments, school meetings, illness, etc) is my responsibility because my job has more “flexibility”.
Having it all started to seem unattainable and selfish. My kids were suffering, my social life wasn’t very social, my marriage wasn’t in sync and I was paying a fortune for sitters. I knew something had to give and decided to turn my focus toward finding more balance and being present.
Balancing Life as a Sassy Mom: There’s no easy formula that works for everyone, however this is how I managed to start enjoying life.
- Eliminate the things that cause the biggest stress and/or distraction. This could be in the form of a client, friend, family member (hopefully not your spouse), etc. Ladies – it’s time to clean house!!
- Surround yourself with positive people and be positive! This is my weakness and something I’m working very hard on lately.
- Be present. My kids really suffer when I’m distracted with social media, emails, text and even writing this post. It’s difficult at times but focusing on the girls really helps me be more present.
- Time Management. I am much more productive when the day is scheduled hour to hour and my to-do list has been prepared in advance.
- Make time for yourself. This should be at the top of the list! It’s pretty much my motto (which is where the sassy comes from) to take time for working out, regularly scheduled doctor appointments, beauty treatments, vacations, date nights, and girls night out.
How do you balance life as a sassy mom?
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