037. SHOCKING work-life balance confessions
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Being a mother and working from home can be an immensely challenging experience, despite its well-known benefits. When working from home with kids, you have a million things that need to get done, and you need to prioritize all of them. Balancing motherhood and work requires juggling numerous tasks, some of which may not directly cater to your own needs as you focus on caring for everyone else.
The unpredictability of schedules, especially when children are involved, makes it difficult to establish clear boundaries between personal space and work. This lack of distinction can contribute to increased stress and anxiety, particularly when we are unable to balance our desire to please everyone with our strict schedule.
Join the conversation with your host, Elisa, as she delves into the intriguing findings from her interviews with women who work full-time from home, shedding light on three astonishing revelations about achieving work-life balance. Learn how to overcome the challenges of seeking flexibility, yearning for purposeful work, and cultivating the confidence to forge ahead to unlock your own unique magic.
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During this episode, you will learn about:
[00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you today
[01:03] 3 shocking things about working from home mom’s work-life balance
[01:00] The need for more flexibility in time
[04:22] Purpose in work, your work needs to be worth your sacrifice
[06:15] The confidence in motherhood and downplay in entrepreneurship
[09:39] Moving outside your comfort zone and changing your story
[10:12] Wrap-up and end of the show
“The purpose piece of your work and sitting in your values is way more important than a monetary cheque in the mail every two weeks.”
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