No Matter What You Do, It’s Never Enough—That’s the Mom Guilt Problem
Moms, especially working moms, are expected to work like they don’t have kids and parent like they don’t have a job. The guilt, the burnout, the impossible expectations—it’s not just personal, it’s systemic.
I don’t want to be ‘just a mom’—I want to be everything I’ve worked to become AND a mom. But why is that a problem?
Mom guilt isn’t just an emotional struggle—it has real consequences in the workplace, in our communities, and for future generations. It’s time to stop blaming mothers for the system that fails them. We deserve better. And we’re done apologizing for it.
Prioritize the Magic: Simple Strategies for Business and Family Goals
When are you normally the most energetic or productive? When does your brain switch on? Conversely, when do you find yourself reaching for caffeine or needing a break? What energizes you, and what drains you?
Take me for example—I am not a morning person. My brain doesn’t function fully until 10:00 a.m., and my most productive hours are between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. I start my day with simple tasks like emails or reviewing action items because they require less energy. During my high-energy hours, I tackle strategic work like writing articles, shooting videos, or planning business initiatives. I end my day with lighter tasks that prepare me for the next day before switching gears into family mode.
Understanding how you naturally operate and scheduling tasks based on your energy levels can significantly improve your productivity—without burning out.
A Working Mom’s Survival Guide to Time Management
In the whirlwind that is early motherhood, I often remember something my mom always said, “God made a mistake when He only gave mothers 2 arms!” She believed we needed three, one to hold our baby and the other two to manage everything else. It seemed sensible when I was struggling to multitask with a baby and my laptop. However, as my children grew, I realized that my true challenge had nothing to do with number of arms I had, but rather with how I managed my time and priorities.
Walking the Tightrope: Achieving Work-Life Flow as a Working Mom
In today’s competitive, professional world, trying to achieve work-life balance often feels like being forced to walk a tightrope holding an unbalanced pole, on a windy day, over a vast canyon, with no net.
