What has changed since deciding to work from home? Well, it allows me to bring in income and still be my kids mom! I don't miss a thing at school or at home or any other event! It allows us to choose a fabulous private school that partners up with us as a family. It allows us more play time, vacations, travel, time with family in other areas of the country. This business allows us to have college waiting for them, paid for, as they near that age. And it allows us to give to charities, and others that we are passionate about.
Now, maintaining that balance can be tricky! But it is possible. I always put the family first in time balance. I purposely schedule actual business hours that do not conflict with family time and I make sure the whole family feels a part of my business. Of course, they all benefit, but they also realize Mom is working for the good of us all!
My kids are 10 and 12 so school hours are ideal though I am up at the school often just because I can be, and the kids love that! With younger children, it could be more challenging, but I feel the key is realistic time-management with flexibility, or course. There are times when I have felt unbalanced, and I have to remind myself that the family is what I am here for, what I am working for, first and foremost. If the business isn't ADDING a positive element to it, then it's not what I am supposed to be doing at that moment. That helps with time conflicts and choices about that time being spent as well.
Thank you again, Dr Laura, for enhancing our lives daily!
Dawn
