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The Working Mom Essentials

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Motherhood alone is a journey that brings amazing and scary emotions all at once. So when you throw juggling a career into the mix, things tend to get even more interesting. Both your family and your job can mean a lot in defining who you are as a person, so here are a few essentials every working mom needs to strike the perfect work/life balance.

Motherhood alone is a journey that brings amazing and scary emotions all at once. So when you throw juggling a career into the mix, things tend to get even more interesting. Both your family and your job can mean a lot in defining who you are as a person, so here are a few essentials every working mom needs to strike the perfect work/life balance.

The Best Working Tools

Busy moms deserve the best tools that can keep up with their hectic schedules. If you work with computers, consider investing in a powerful desktop computer that won’t slow you down. With many working from home because of the pandemic, the importance of having high-performing work tools at home has been highlighted. You can work more efficiently and stay productive when you have the best tools for your job.

Solid back-up plans

It goes without saying that life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and things don’t always go exactly as planned. With the hectic schedules of a working mom, families must have solid emergency plans intact to protect their overall well-being.

Safety preparation includes a variety of steps moms will want to ensure they are practicing to keep their children safe no matter the circumstances. This includes making sure all emergency contacts are correct and up to date, having back-up childcare options, and locking down a reliable life insurance policy to protect your loved ones in the case of an unexpected death of a household’s provider.

While it can surely be nerve-racking discussing the possibility of such tragic events, working moms especially must consider the different forms of life insurance plans and policies companies offer. As you are a source of immediate income to a dependent’s household, you will need to guarantee protection for their family’s financial health down the road. Having emergency plans, funds, and contacts will grant moms with careers peace of mind that family safety has not been sacrificed as a result of their jobs.

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Sources of motivation

Whether you are incredibly passionate about your career or sometimes find it harder to get out of the door in the mornings, all working mothers deserve having some source of motivation to help them perform all the duties they have on their plates.

A refreshing outlet for motivation is to start the active practice of gratitude. Journaling or meditating on being thankful for all the gifts in your life can help you process and get through the times that juggling work and little seems impossibly overwhelming.

Similarly, getting into a habit of routine self-care and prioritizing your mental health will allow a better headspace to encourage you to take on any day. Find what people, things, or places in life offer you a sense of fulfillment and focus on working them into your busy schedule. For some, this might include networking with other working mothers who can become a firm support base full of understanding and motivation.

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Organization skills

Anywhere from making sure you’re getting the kids to school on time or trying to beat rush hour traffic home, it is understandable that any working mom would want a little bit of rest. By staying on top of your organizing skills, it can provide your day with extra much-needed composure.

To start, examine your own living space and determine if you are utilizing it to reach its full potential to provide a warm and welcoming space. Review some organizing tips that will allow you to unwind in your home after a long day and keep the children structured. Even asking the kids to pitch in, if possible, will give them responsibility and help you gain a few extra minutes in the day.

Likewise, using proper time-management skills can relieve some of the stress moms with jobs encounter. Plan your days in advance to ensure you haven’t overbooked or stretched yourself too thin. Equally, make use of any free time you find to spend quality time with your friends and family.

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Taking ownership of your schedule can leave you feeling more empowered rather than overwhelmed.

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