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Dear
KRS,
I'm a 34 year old working mom who is having trouble finding time for myself. Since I had my baby, it seems like I finish my "paycheck job" only to head home to another full time job. Since my baby is in daycare all day, I want to be with her as much as possible the rest of the time - but then there's no time left over for me. I'm not asking for two weeks in Hawaii, just a break here and there.
Tired Working Mom
Dear Working Mom,
You're not imagining things. You really do have "two jobs" and a very demanding schedule. In fact, the average combined home/office workweek for women is 75 hours compared to only 62 hours for men. That's a 13 hour difference!
Congratulations for recognizing that you need a "balance adjustment" versus trying to be a Super Mom (who ultimately ends up an exhausted, Unfulfilled Mom). A break "here and there" is well within your reach. Here are a few ideas that you can customize to suit your particular lifestyle. Write them down along with any others so they will be handy on days you are too tired to think.
- Instead of listening to the news at home or in your car, play special soothing music. Your baby and husband will respond positively to it as well.
- Make a ritual of soaking in a bath each night (after your little one is firmly ensconced in the Land of Nod). Light candles, play soft music (Hawaiian music perhaps?) and sip herbal tea while you visualize being on a quiet beach in Hawaii.
These mini-breaks will restore mental and physical calm, balance and vitality. This, in turn, will make you an even better mom. Got the message? You can't afford NOT to make time for yourself.
P.S. This also does wonders for working dads!
KRS
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