StacyBecoming a mom is one of the most responsible and fulfilling journeys of a woman. However, many moms might find it exhausting to combine work and motherhood. Working full-time and taking care of your baby can be overwhelming sometimes, and most of the time, you might feel that you are not managing any of it. Keeping the work and life balance in harmony is not one of the easiest tasks in life. However, there are many useful tips and tricks that can help many women balance their work with motherhood. Here are some of the most useful advice that many moms have followed and confirm their efficiency.
Have your daily routine
The daily routine will surely be different for everyone. However, keeping stable habits and following them will be very helpful for moms who want to balance their work and time with babies. Morning routines can especially be practical as they will bring a great start to your day. You can set a specific alarm and wake up every morning at the same time. If you want to avoid the stressful chores and tasks, you can always do them the night before instead of the following morning. The fewer chores you have in the mornings, the less stressful you will feel for the rest of the day. If you need to take your baby to daycare, you can always pack their bag the night before, as it will allow you to have more time in the morning. And you will avoid rushing.
Make the most of your time for your baby
Working full time and spending hours on your job leaves you only a few hours to enjoy your babies every day. Especially if you don’t have flexible work hours, trying to get as much time with your kids as possible is very important. That is why you need to make the most of your free time and spend it with your little ones. Whenever you are with your kids, turn on your mom mode and don’t think about anything else. Always be present with your babies. Make sure you are not thinking about work, not having work phone calls, and your laptop is off while you are with your kids. Spending quality time with them as much as possible will be very helpful for your day. Your undivided attention toward your babies is the most important thing for them, and you need to use your free time reasonably.
Don’t forget to sleep
Balancing work and motherhood is hard indeed. And sometimes, you may find yourself not getting enough sleep. Especially if your kids are little, your nighttime routine can be very unpredictable. You might constantly wake up to check up on your baby or feed them, which will lead to an exhausting start to a day. And you might feel unproductive. To avoid this, you can go to bed a bit early so that even when you wake up late at night for your baby, you will still be able to get enough sleep to start a productive day in the morning.
Prioritize your chores on a daily basis
You certainly will have a lot of work to do every single day be it responding to your work emails, tidying up the place, or making lunch for your family. Instead of making a list of all the things you need to do, try to list them in order, based on the urgency of the tasks. Start with the ones that are the most urgent, and you will see how easy the rest of your day goes as you finish the tasks. Regardless of the type of tasks, you will feel tremendously light when you accomplish them one by one.
Make some time for yourself
On a day when you are fully concentrated on working and taking care of your baby, you also need to take some time for yourself. Some alone time will surely help you relax and enjoy the moment. As a working mom, it is also very important to feel that you are recharging and restoring your energy. Whenever you feel that you have some free time, prepare a scented bath and spend some time relaxing, or go to the spa on a weekend. Allow yourself to be alone for a few hours whenever you can. Your husband can help you by taking care of the baby. And if you are a single mom, your friends and family members will be happy to spend a few hours with their favorite little human. At the end of the day, you will feel how relaxed and recharged you are after some alone time.
Final thoughts
Any woman who combines work with motherhood has definitely felt the stress and struggles that come with it. Of course, you want to be the best mom in the world and spend a lot of time with your babies. However, it is unavoidable to keep your thoughts in one place if you are combining work, household chores, and motherhood. It is important to show your kids that no matter how busy you are, you always have time for them. That way, they will never feel unloved or missing out. Whatever you are doing, you will be the first example for your child. Therefore, it is always important to be the best version of yourself and let your children feel the unconditional love you have for them. Hopefully, these tips and advice will help you make the perfect work-motherhood balance in your life and show great examples to your kids.
