“I ask myself: Does this bring me closer to my goals and vision for my ideal life?”
As working moms, we try to do it all and tend to focus on the things that we did not accomplish instead of giving ourselves the kindness we would give others and acknowledging our accomplishments. Prioritization is key—if everything is a priority, nothing can truly be a priority. My work life balance changed when I really thought about what my goals are and what I want my life to look like.
Now that I have a clear idea of what I want my life to look like (both professional and personal), prioritization is easier. Before taking on a new project or deciding how to balance my time, I ask myself ‘does this bring me closer to my goals and my vision for my ideal life?’ I understand life is nuanced and there are a lot of potentials for ‘maybe,’ but forcing myself to choose ‘yes’ or ‘no’ has truly been a game changer for me!
Link to the full article: https://themotherchapter.com/how-to-balance-work-in-life-in-motherhood/