Balancing Business and Motherhood
A client needs an answer while your child needs your help. Balancing business and motherhood means deciding what needs you now and what can wait.
Clear work hours and support can help you plan for both. Leave room to change the plan when your family or business needs change.
What balancing business and motherhood looks like
Some weeks the business needs more time. Some weeks your kids do. Plan for those shifts.
Look at the week ahead. Which work deadlines need your time? Which family plans need you there? Use those answers to plan your work hours.
Choose what needs your focus
When you have a work block, choose the task that needs your focus. When you need to care for your child, decide which work can wait.
Boundaries help you protect that time, whether you are working on a launch or playing a board game with your kids.
A morning routine and a set time to stop work can help you plan your day.
Plan for support
The Surgeon General's guidance for parents calls for practical help from family and friends.
If you have support available, arrange childcare for a meeting or share school pickups with another parent. You can also hand off work that needs outside skills. I help business owners with brand photos and video.
Notice what the guilt is about
If you feel guilty, name the choice that is bothering you. Is there a plan you want to change? Talk it through with someone you trust.
Choose what needs your attention now and what can wait.
Make time for your own needs
Keep time for a walk, a book, or a hobby you enjoy. UNICEF's self-care advice for parents includes asking for help at home and at work. If you need to reduce your workload, read about slowing down without falling behind.
Plan the next week
Choose one work block and one family plan for the coming week. Check what support each needs before you commit.
Don't stop starting.
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