07/12/2021
In today's world, many parents work BOTH inside and outside of the home. We want it all and we should be able to have it, but it can be STRESSFUL to say the least!
Achieving a perfect work-home balance would assume that both parts are created equal, 50/50, and that you can divide your time accordingly. BUT THAT IS NOT MOST of our REALITY!
I say, create a LIFE BALANCE, life doesn't have to be just WORK and then HOME... it needs to include much more for JOY and HAPPINESS. Likely it is going to be messy, unequal... but make it FUN and give yourself GRACE!
The reality is that whether you work from home, part-time, full-time, or have a flexible or rigid schedule, it can't be perfect all the time. Somewhere along the line sacrifices will be made.
BALANCE is different for EVERYONE- don't compare yourself
Some ideas:
Can you find help in areas you don't enjoy (for me that is CLEANING)
Do you need to get better with scheduling or time management
Can you make ahead meals
Need a carpool...I love this, it gives me a time to interact with my kids friends too!