How To Embrace Being A Stay At Home Mom

Hey Friends!

Being a stay at home mom while working from home can be challenging, but it’s also given me an opportunity to find balance between my personal and professional life. I have some tips to help you embrace this lifestyle:

1. Create a schedule. The key to balancing work and family is creating a schedule that works for you. Scheduling my work hours around my children’s schedules helps so that I can be there for them when they need me. I try to establish a routine that works for everyone, including time for work, play, meals, and relaxation. Do I still stay up way too late every night? Absolutely, but that is when I can get my relaxation time in, so I do.
2. Have a designated workspace. Having a designated workspace helps me stay focused and productive. My office is my literal sanctuary and gives me so much inspiration! Set up a space in your home that’s just for work, whether it’s a separate room or just a desk in a quiet corner. When I’m in my workspace, I treat it as if I’m in an office and avoid distractions.
3. Take breaks. It’s important to take breaks throughout the day, both for my physical and mental health. I’ll take a walk outside with Maverick or just take a few minutes to stretch. This helps me recharge and stay focused when I return to work.
4. Ask for help. I often ask my husband to take the kids out of the house when I need to film or to entertain them while I am editing in my office. Having a support system can make all the difference. It takes a village!
5. Prioritize your tasks. When I have multiple responsibilities, it’s important to me to prioritize my tasks. I make a to-do list each day and prioritize the most important tasks first. This helps me stay focused and ensure that I’m making progress on my work and my family responsibilities.
6. Practice self-care. Taking care of yourself is essential to your overall well-being. I try to make time for exercise, hobbies, and activities that I enjoy. This helps me recharge and stay motivated in both my personal and professional life.
7. Celebrate small victories. Working from home as a stay at home mom can be a challenge, but it’s also rewarding. I love to celebrate small victories, whether it’s completing a project or getting out to rollerblade with my family at the park. By celebrating these victories, I feel more motivated and fulfilled.
8. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Balancing work and family is never easy, and there will be times when things don’t go as planned. I try to remember that I am doing the best that I can, and give myself grace.

Basically, being a stay at home mom and working from home can be a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to find balance and fulfillment in both your personal and professional life. By creating a schedule, having a designated workspace, taking breaks, asking for help, prioritizing your tasks, practicing self-care, celebrating small victories, and giving yourself grace, you can embrace this lifestyle and thrive in both your roles as a Mama and a professional.

I’ll catch up with you soon! Byeee!