Advice for a working mom
What do you do when you’re trying to get a new business off the ground, but you’re still working a day job AND you have a family too? Sometimes it can seem that your business dream is out of reach, unless you compromise your work and family balance.
That’s the question we’ll answer in this week’s episode of BernadetteTV. You’ll get to meet Martha, a mother of 4 boys who is trying to get her business off the ground while juggling employed work too.
Times like these it CAN seem like an impossible challenge to balance work and family, but the good news is, there is always a way.
And I’m speaking from experience. In just a few short years, I turned my own little website, selling just one e-book into an online ‘information empire’ that to date has generated millions of dollars online, all while raising my two sons, now aged 5 and 7.
So I am passionate about helping other women with this challenge – and in this week’s episode I share with Martha (and you!) the 6 essential steps to help you get control of your time and create a business that works for you AND your family.
The fact is, with the right plan in place, and the support and accountability to keep you implementing that plan, you can achieve anything.
After you’ve watched this episode, I would love to hear YOUR tips for managing a day job and family while trying to get a new business off the ground. Are you also facing the same challenges as Martha? Or have you found a way to juggle all those things and create a successful business. Please share your experience below!
And make sure to watch this one right to the VERY end for the ‘ladies-only’ joke. You’ll see what I mean when you get there 😉
I’ll dealing with trying to get my business successful again while being a good mom. It seems like I’m always working now. My time management skills need a refresher course.
I’m not doing a day job at the same time as running my business but I will say I”ve always struggled to juggle my kids and business, especially at the beginning. One thing that’s important I think is that there IS no magic solution, that when you find it, means that it all works to plan – it’s always going to be a juggling act. I think once you recognise that, you can let yourself off the hook about trying to manage it all perfectly! Two things that have made a difference for me: creating a business with income streams that mean I hardly ever have to be at a certain place at a certain time which means I can be there if my kids are sick or have a Xmas show I don’t want to miss, and secondly hiring help at home is just as important as hiring a team member. Hope that helps other fellow struggling mums – don’t worry – I don’t think anyone has this totally sussed – we’re all in it together!!
Thank you, Bernadette – you are so generous and honest. This episode really hit home for me as I’m a single mum, working during school hours, and trying to get my business off the ground when the kids are asleep. I was pretty much ready to give up on my own business as I’d hit major burnout recently from trying to do it all, but I feel re-inspired after watching this episode. I especially appreciate the suggestion to allow time to rest and refresh before working on my own business. Thank you!
I think being in the moment with your children is important as well as being in the moment with your business. I will always take the 30 seconds to receive a hug and kiss from my son. But, when it comes time to play car crash, he has to wait until mom is done working. To let him know, I set a timer. When that timer goes off, he is right there next to me with cars. I go out of the moment of business and into the moment of break/play time. He may only want to play for 10 minutes, but after that time, my mind is refreshed (like Bernadette mentioned), and I am ready to tackle my business again. The main thing is I don’t think about the children when I am working, and I don’t think about work when I’m with the kids. I want to be in the moment with each so I am as productive with work and present with my children as possible.
It was so great to watch this video and to be reminded I am not the only one out there struggling to manage a demanding full time job, set up my own lifestyle business and being a mommy for girls. I personally have chosen to inform my employer I will be leaving on the 31th of July 2014 to sort of force me into action. I am excited most of the time about my new life but the overwhelm and fear gremlins do show their face some times
So glad this made a difference for you Anna! And congratulations on setting that deadline. Fear is part of the process, but keep taking it one step at a time and you WILL get there!