Survival guide for back to work moms
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Becoming a mother for the first time is an event that radically changes a woman’s life forever. But when you first start to adapt to your routine as a mother, you will realize that it is time to return to work. The anguish catches up with the even most organized ladies, since, from now on, you will have to leave your defenseless baby in the hands of others and devote much time to work. To perform well and be a happy professional, you have to take action on the matter because it is no easy.
Get ready beforehand
Getting a babysitter or a safe place where you can leave your child while you work is essential, and this takes time and organization.You need to see it with your own eyes how your child responds to such a person, or how it feels in the nursery, because it is the only wayyou would feel safe and calm when you have to leave.Start leaving slowly so that your child gets used to it, only for one hour or two in the beginning.
Let go of the guilt
Many moms are drawn into a spiral of guilt and emotion of whether it is good or bad to leave the baby after maternity leave. In order to get over it, learn to see the situation in a real and objective way.Know and be aware that this period is mental maturation process that once overcome, allows you to be a hardworking, balanced and peaceful mom.
Be a part of work atmosphere
It is important that communication in your work is smooth and clear, and you must learn to set your own limits and say no without fear. If you converse with confidence and on time, and organize your weekly schedule well, you can set boundaries with your employer, clients, etc.What matters is to negotiate as much as possible and not constantly be taken by surprise by your boss with unexpected permissions, licenses and the similar. Most important thing by far is learning to always leave work at the office and forget all about it when coming home.
Formal fashion style
Getting used to dressing up professionally can be quite a challenge after spending months in your most comfortable and unsightly clothes. Still, to get the work appropriate look does not mean that you have to give up comfort. You have to remember that even though you are a mother now, you are still a woman, and wearing flattering clothes to work is perfectly all right. If you are not sure what your style should look like, think of ladies fashion from Forcast, and find something both feminine and easy to move around.
Ask for help
Women are not superheroes, and that must be clear from day one, because otherwise the level of stress and anxiety due to not being able tobe the best in everythingcould accumulate and cause much bigger problems. It is absolutely necessary to know to ask for help when you start to feel overwhelmed.Therefore it is important to enlist the help of someone, either a trustworthy nanny whom you can call in an emergency, a family member or friend who is willing to rescue you in case you need it.
Find time for yourself
It is not easy being a woman, partner, mother and a professional at the same time, so it is very necessary that the free time you have, is used in the best way possible. It is extremely important that your time is yours only. You need to get distracted, continue with your hobbies and know how to make your own space without feeling guilty.
If many women managed to do this, you also can. Handling the stress of this situation is one of the keys to becoming stronger and more satisfied in life while children gain more than they lose when their mothers are able to work.
Get ready beforehand
Getting a babysitter or a safe place where you can leave your child while you work is essential, and this takes time and organization.You need to see it with your own eyes how your child responds to such a person, or how it feels in the nursery, because it is the only wayyou would feel safe and calm when you have to leave.Start leaving slowly so that your child gets used to it, only for one hour or two in the beginning.
Let go of the guilt
Many moms are drawn into a spiral of guilt and emotion of whether it is good or bad to leave the baby after maternity leave. In order to get over it, learn to see the situation in a real and objective way.Know and be aware that this period is mental maturation process that once overcome, allows you to be a hardworking, balanced and peaceful mom.
Be a part of work atmosphere
It is important that communication in your work is smooth and clear, and you must learn to set your own limits and say no without fear. If you converse with confidence and on time, and organize your weekly schedule well, you can set boundaries with your employer, clients, etc.What matters is to negotiate as much as possible and not constantly be taken by surprise by your boss with unexpected permissions, licenses and the similar. Most important thing by far is learning to always leave work at the office and forget all about it when coming home.
Formal fashion style
Getting used to dressing up professionally can be quite a challenge after spending months in your most comfortable and unsightly clothes. Still, to get the work appropriate look does not mean that you have to give up comfort. You have to remember that even though you are a mother now, you are still a woman, and wearing flattering clothes to work is perfectly all right. If you are not sure what your style should look like, think of ladies fashion from Forcast, and find something both feminine and easy to move around.
Ask for help
Women are not superheroes, and that must be clear from day one, because otherwise the level of stress and anxiety due to not being able tobe the best in everythingcould accumulate and cause much bigger problems. It is absolutely necessary to know to ask for help when you start to feel overwhelmed.Therefore it is important to enlist the help of someone, either a trustworthy nanny whom you can call in an emergency, a family member or friend who is willing to rescue you in case you need it.
Find time for yourself
It is not easy being a woman, partner, mother and a professional at the same time, so it is very necessary that the free time you have, is used in the best way possible. It is extremely important that your time is yours only. You need to get distracted, continue with your hobbies and know how to make your own space without feeling guilty.
If many women managed to do this, you also can. Handling the stress of this situation is one of the keys to becoming stronger and more satisfied in life while children gain more than they lose when their mothers are able to work.
