The Juggle Is Real: 8 Tips for juggling working, wife-ing, and mom-ing full time.

By Trials By Melody - 6:44:00 AM

Being a working woman, Terrance’s wife, Carter’s mother and all of the other things that I am can leave me feeling a little overwhelmed. I have found that the key is to focus on a plan, get organized, and find the right balance between work and home. Here are 8 tips to help make sure both your career and your family flourish.

Plan ahead

I like to lay out all of my son’s clothes for the week on Sunday afternoons, making our mornings run a lot smoother. From laying out clothes, pre-packing lunches the night before, or having the coffee machine set and ready to go – planning ahead makes me feel less flustered and ready to take on my day.

Let go of the guilt.

Easier said than done, but I try to think of the awesome example I am setting for my family.

Be efficient with your time.

This goes hand-in-hand with planning ahead. Make a schedule and stick to it. Avoid time sucking activities when you can, and do your best to stick to your routine. Tip: Spend one day writing down exactly how you spent your time and see if there is a more efficient way you can delegate your energy and hours. This is a game changer!

Find and lean on your village.

Between daycare, babysitters, family, etc., it literally takes a village and you need a strong one. Work on fostering your relationships and building a village that you love and trust.

Me Time

Even if it’s just a weekly manicure, or a daily 30-minute run on the treadmill, “me-time” is essential. You did these things before baby came or before your life got busy, what makes you think that you wouldn’t need them now? A regular girls dinner or some time to just sit in peace and watch reality TV can do wonders for your soul and in turn, make you a better partner and mother.

Be firm in what you need from work.

Whether you work for yourself or for someone else, be firm in what you need to be able to manage your life. If you need to work from home, or be in the office. If you need to come in early or come in late – whatever it is, be sure to communicate what you need.

Create your own family traditions.

It doesn’t matter what you do just do it together and make these a priority. After a stressful day at work, this is something to look forward to. Taco Tuesday anyone?

Date night

Last, but certainly not least, prioritize date night!!! It’s so important to find time to re-connect. Remember that you’re on this crazy ride together, so call the sitter and go enjoy some QT together.