Did You Say Work-Life Balance?

What is a work-life balance? Funny enough, this blog is being published on November 13th despite having intentions for an October 11th publish date. One could say I did not have a good work-life balance, but I’d like to think otherwise. I was able to spend some invaluable time with my loved ones and make memories. I saw my daughter point at giraffes and monkeys at the zoo, watched her go door to door in her pumpkin Halloween costume, go to a Pee Wee football game, establish an exercise routine, and watch Beauty in Black with my partner. Despite not publishing the blog when I initially wanted to, I could spend quality time with family and loved ones while maintaining other high-priority work/project deadlines.

 A good work-life balance is being able to be mentally and physically present in each setting without feeling that you are neglecting something or someone. It’s also your ability to have time in solitude and care for yourself, something we don’t typically consider. Pouring from an empty cup is impossible. Maintaining your own mental health is essential for being a great parent, partner, and employee.

 Being a working mother is no joke at times. I felt like my worth was contingent upon being present for EVERYTHING in both my professional and personal life, truly a quantity rather than quality mindset.

Duality is important. It can be easy to get lost in taking on a sole identity as a mother, partner, employee, or entrepreneur. However, through trial and error, I know that quality matters and that not every task is a high priority. Asking myself, “If I do that later, will it have a significant impact?” or having an “it will get done” mindset, helped minimize my guilt about not completing things in my personal or professional life when I initially decided to.

There truly is not enough time in the day to do everything; just remember to organize, prioritize, and give yourself grace!