Three Mistakes Moms In Business Make Trying To Be Successful Business Women
Social Issues → Women's Issues
- Author Azarel Smallwood
- Published December 12, 2011
- Word count 517
Moms in business for themselves and working mothers have a ton of responsibilities on their plate. It can be difficult or nearly impossible to expertly manage work deadlines, children's activities, housework, and being a supportive spouse. This article discusses three common pitfalls that many moms in business encounter, and some ideas to combat them.
Not Knowing When To Ask For Help
As women, we want to prove to everyone (and ourselves) that we really can do it all. In many families, this ends up being our downfall. Knowing when to ask for some help is one of the most common problems for working mothers. We have some sneaky ways around actually saying we need help, but we still spread tasks around. First, spousal support is integral to transform working mothers into successful business women. Discuss with your spouse how duties at home will be managed fairly, as well as how you can best help each other. Next, start a chore chart for your children. Even the toddlers can be responsible for a small task. Lastly, plan the means for the next week ahead of time. Do as much prep work as you can to make cooking simple. Delegation is key in accomplishing everything on your list!
Winging It - Not Recommended For Working Mothers
Flying by the seat of your pants is a surefire way to stand in your own way. Successful moms in business are excellent planners, and schedule both home life and work responsibilities. Separate your time within your plan, so that you have dedicated work hours and specific family time. Not only will this allow you to completely focus on what you're doing, but it also relieves stress. Being organized lets you set expectations, goals, steps to get there, and shows you where your free time is. Let's also not forget how satisfying it is to cross things off of a to-do list.
Not Knowing When To Unplug
This is something that many working mothers struggle with on a daily basis, especially moms in business for themselves. If you work at home, it's incredibly tempting to check your email one more time, or push off family time for thirty more minutes to finish a project. When work and family commitments begin to bleed into each other, it can result in missed deadlines, upset children or spouses, and added stress. Set specific hours in each day that are for furthering your career, and stick to it. Many successful business women are working mothers that have found the balance that works best for them. In most cases, this balance includes a structured schedule.
Because family always comes first, this may mean you're returning work emails at midnight. It may mean that you can't attend a meeting because your son has a championship soccer game. It's likely that your house won't always be perfectly clean, and you may not bake cookies for the neighborhood this holiday season. However, striking that work/life balance can be rewarding beyond belief; with happy children and being part of America's moms in business, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
Frustrated after trying to get her novel published, Tressa "Azarel" Smallwood took matters into her own hands and began her own publishing company, Life Changing Books. With 60 titles and 30 authors published, she now helps turn working mothers into authors and successful business women.
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