Encontrar el equilibrio: navegar por la carrera y la paternidad
Many parents, especially mothers, feel daily struggles to balance having a career and raising children. Between client meetings, school drop-offs, soccer practice, tight deadlines, parent teacher conferences, and homework, a typical day for working parents can feel overwhelming. It’s not uncommon for parents to feel guilty for not being able to spend as much time with their children as they would like. Being a parent and a working professional presents its own set of unique challenges that can lead to burnout if not managed properly. For working parents who are feeling this way, know that there are ways to create balance in home and working life.
Determine Priorities And Act On Them
Each person is going to have different priorities depending on their cultural upbringing, family circumstances, religious beliefs, or life goals. A good starting point for parents is to understand their personal motivators, and what values they would like to instill in their children. For some parents, this may mean taking their children to church or a religious ceremony each week to establish a moral guide. For other parents, this may be enrolling their children in sports throughout the school year to establish teamwork and leadership skills. Deciding what to prioritize is a personal choice that can help guide parents to better balance life in a way that works for their goals and needs of their family.
Practice Time Management
Each person gets 24 hours every day. After setting aside the mandatory hours for sleep and work, most people are left with around 6 hours to do everything else. For working parents, the list of “everything else” can seem endless. Having small ways to track and organize tasks can make them feel more manageable. Having a dry erase calendar in a common area, such as the kitchen, can be an interactive way for all household members to write out their schedules or highlight specific activities that may be taking place after school or work. Daily tasks, such as making lunch or picking out an outfit, can be done in the evening to save time during busy mornings. It may be a trial and error until there is a time-management strategy in place, but having a system in place may prove valuable for many parents and families.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Camp Kupugani’s all about teamwork, and guess what? You can get your family and co-workers to help out too! Share the load by giving everyone a role at home. And at work, don’t be shy to ask for help or let others take charge now and then.
Me Time Matters
While it can be easy for many parents to feel as though they are falling short, a reminder that balancing a full time career while raising a child is no easy feat. Societal expectations, gender bias, and personal upbringing can make many parents, especially mothers, feel inadequate and even guilty for pursuing a career. It can be difficult to practice self love when experiencing feelings of parental guilt, but taking time for wellness is crucial to being the best possible parent and career person.
Quality Beats Quantity
Remember, it’s not about spending every single minute with your family or working all day long. It’s more about making the most of the time you have. Focus on the fun stuff with your loved ones and the tasks that matter most at work.
Camp Kupugani’s got this whole balancing thing down pat, and now you can too. Whether you’re figuring out your goals, mixing up your routine, or asking for help, you’re on your way to a winning combo of family and work awesomeness. So, let’s do this – make your family and career shine with the help from Camp Kupugani’s guide to mindful parenting strategies.
Fuente: Better Help