In the modern era, there’s a lot of pressure on people to go out there and make as much of a success of themselves as possible. Reach the top of the career ladder, make a lot of money, get your name in lights – there seems to be all kinds of milestones a person should aim to hit one after the other.
When you’re a parent who’s also interested in having a great professional and social life, this pressure is felt more seriously than anywhere else! It’s common that parents have to take time off and dedicate a lot of their attention to their family, and a lot of the time this results in slower progression elsewhere.
But if the pressure to achieve is getting to you lately, it’s time to sit back and think about what it is you really want out of life. You might be able to finally answer the question about whether or not you can have it all!
What are Your Career Goals?
Whether you’ve always had the same career plan or you’ve only recently put one together, it’s common for parents to take some time off of work and then jump back onto the career ladder later. When your kids are getting older and going off to school, you may be able to take on part time work or even start up a business of your own.
It’s important to take this adjustment slowly. If you rush into it, you can get overwhelmed and even end up promising more than you’re capable of delivering. No matter the career goal you have in mind, approach it proactively yet calmly for a better chance of success.
Who Are You Caring For?
When you become a parent, you don’t stop being a child as well. Your own parents are still going to need your time and attention. Because of this, the roster of people you care for doesn’t stop at your children.
However, the more people you have to care for (and be responsible for), the thinner you’re going to have to spread yourself. It’s why so many people invest in home health care solutions for any relatives who still have a sense of independence but just need a little extra help.
If you can’t always be around to provide this – and no one should expect that – a trained professional can step in. This will free up time and definitely some energy, which can then be used on the many facets of your life you’re currently trying to juggle.
What Do You Really Want Out of Life?
This is the ultimate question, isn’t it? If you’re feeling the pressure to get a few more notches under your belt, but you’re not sure what you want, you need to figure that out first. Otherwise you might waste time and money, which will only serve to make you feel guilty.
The modern parent can do it all – as long as they define what all really is!
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