"Parenting is hard but it's worth it"
When becoming a "working", stay at home mom I had this idea of what it was going be like. But it turned out to be something completely different! I had a really hard time adjusting. Mainly because I thought I would have more downtime. It turned out to be more work than I ever expected.
There so many ups and downs being a parent. Especially for a working stay-at home mom. A life of unpredictable's. But every moment is worth it. I know there would be some sacrifices, but God choose me. This was my calling I knew I had to find a ways to thrive in this role.
Being able to work from home has it's benefits. It means that you don't have to work a 9 to 5 in an office all day, and you have more time to spend with your family. However learning to balance the two can be very difficult. Your still "MOM" as well as working! It can be tough to handle these dual roles.
Here are some tips and tricks on how you can adjust to being a working stay-at-home mom!
Tip 1: Get Dressed
I know this is the most obvious, but it hard to stay motivated to get out of your comfortable pj's. Since your not leaving your house. It helps to put your mind into work mood, and not relaxing time.
Tip 2: Ditch the Guilt
Being a working mom isn't anything to be ashamed of. You have to do what's best for your family. Sometimes that means "WORK" comes first. Instead of feeling guilty remind yourself why your working so hard to begin with. Is this how you make your money to provide for your family? Is it to give your meaning and purpose in your day? Just remember why you started this career choice in the first place.
Tip 3: Working & Planning
It's easy to get straight to work without having a toddler running around, However, when you have a child who needs you throughout the day, time management is very important. For me, working while my child is napping, or asleep for the night is when working is most effective. This gives me the quiet time needed to work, and allows mw to be present with my daughter while I'm not working. Pre-Planning (Scheduling) is the key!
Tip 4: Adult Interaction
Connecting with other moms is a must. Being both a stay at home mom and a work at home mom leaves me feeling like I have no interaction with adult life. Finding someone who understand the parenthood struggles is important. Try to find connections though social groups, phone calls, online communities. This will help with the loneliness and isolation. Everyone is looking to connect so, it's not hard to make new friends.
If you have any tips on how to thrive with being a working stay-at-home mom, comment below! I hope y'all enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. Make sure to "SUBSCRIBE", so you never miss an update of post. Oh, and don't forget to follow me on Instagram @lifefeaturingaliya to enjoy my day to day life. Until next time!
Very helpful tips. Thank you for sharing. Balancing your time being a mom and a working mom could be so difficult. But things can be balanced.
I am a work-at-home mom and we homeschool. It can get really hectic sometimes but I wouldn’t trade it for anything! Thanks for all of your great suggestions!
Ugh! I am so guilty of not getting dressed in the morning and need to. It sets my whole day behind. Thank you for bringing that up and I am going to work on being better with it. Thanks for the tips!
I have no idea what a stay at home working mum would be like. That's what I'm planning to be anyway! Thanks for the tips though. Really admire you for your strength and courage!
This is an awesome post. As a stay-at-home working parent myself it is often so hard to juggle the balance between work/parenting.