Mom of 3 busy boys, I’ve been asking myself the same questions again & again for the past 5 years…
How to face all the challenges juggling career aspirations and family responsibilities?
How to find harmony between work and quality family time?
How to be a perfect mom and employee at the same time?
After my 3rd maternity leave; I took a precious moment to pause and ask my self the inevitable question:
Why am I having this unhealthy fixation on achieving a standard that is unrealistic or impossible to reach with my 3 young kids?
The eternal obsession for an unattainable ideal!
Of course I want to wake up every morning with some sense of meaning but not at the expense of my well being.
I realised that there is a huge pressure coming from my traditional notions of success…
Letting go of this imaginary pressure became my priority N.1.
So simple; Let me redefine it!
To achieve a balanced and contented life, I needed to celebrate my flaws and strengths..
My imperfections and setbacks became a natural part of my journey…
It took me 40 years but I finally redefined my definition of success to align with my personal values...
I realised that instead of solely focusing on career advancement and external recognition, redefining success means nurturing meaningful relationships..
Taking care of my own needs and personal growth…
Self-acceptance and self-care…
Acknowledge that I need flexibility to manage work and family responsibilities…
Setting boundaries…
Be present for my children…
It's all about finding balance, harmony and fulfillment in the unique journey of being a working mom.
Unstoppable...Always!
XoXo
Hindy
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