Disclaimer: Ok, to begin with, this blog is my personal experience and in no way a judgment towards moms who have decided to quit their careers, or are not working professionals. Though, I am sure a lot of moms will relate to it. It’s not easy being a stay-at-home parent either, and I get it because my mom was a stay-at-home mom and I witnessed the challenges she had to face when I was growing up. Read this blog without any judgments or presumptions.
As a full-time working mom who is striving to strike a balance while working from home, I face unique challenges in balancing my career and motherhood. Modern times have brought about new and different parenting challenges that previous generations of mothers may not have experienced. And those parents who work from home have different challenges and we are agreeably a generation of non-traditional parents.
So, what are my challenges?
One of the biggest challenges I face as a working mom is finding the time to spend with my children. Even though I work from home, I still have a full-time writing career that requires my attention and focus. It can be tough to juggle my work responsibilities with my duties as a mother, especially when my kids need my attention or help with homework during the workday. Working mums don’t have it easy.
Another challenge I face is the pressure to be perfect at both work and motherhood. Society expects mothers to be constantly present and available for their children while being successful in their careers. The truth is, it can be overwhelming to try to excel in both areas at the same time.
Additionally, technology has brought about new challenges in parenting. The rise of social media and screen time has made it difficult to monitor my children’s online activity and ensure that they are not exposed to inappropriate content. It can be tough to balance allowing them to use technology for educational purposes and keeping them safe online.
Finally, as a working mom, I often struggle with mom guilt. I worry that I am not spending enough time with my children or that I am not doing enough to help them succeed. It can be hard to shake the feeling that I am somehow failing at both my job and my responsibilities as a mother.
My final thoughts…
Working from home doesn’t mean that you get a few extra hours with your family. It brings a whole new set of challenges. You are at home, yet you are not! You are a professional clocking your working hours yet expected to take care of your family because – you are working from home. Also, with time the boundaries are blurred. How well you have defined those boundaries and how well they are respected differs every day – especially when your kids are young.
Despite these challenges, being a working-from-home mom has its rewards. It’s fulfilling to know that I am providing for my family and setting an example for my children about the value of hard work and dedication. I am constantly learning and evolving as a mother and a professional, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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