The Arrival of Your Little Prince or Princess Can Throw Your Life Off Balance
With the arrival of the Royal baby, the world has gone baby crazy! For lots of women out there, the arrival of a new baby can feel like your world has completely changed. You are no longer in control - a small person is! Plus, it can be equally as daunting when you are also planning on returning to work.
Looking after a little one is a full-time job in itself, without having to worry about your actual paid job. The transition can sometimes prove to be difficult. But dont worry, with the right work/life balance, you'll be feeling positive and ready to take on the world.
Returning to work after maternity leave can bring out a range of issues and emotions to consider. We all have our own interpretation of what the work/life balance means, creating a different meaning to each and everyone one of us. It is very much a personal experience and what equates to a good balance for us as individuals.
With a new baby, the practicalities will mean that a balance will need to be struck - a balance that fits in with you being a mother and you being an employee or boss.
The differences of work and home life can help us to feel fulfilled but it can also make us feel a whole different array of emotions too. Many of us feel guilt arise; guilt of leaving your baby, guilt of not spending quality time with your baby or even guilt at not having enough energy in work or when you finally get home.
Before finding the right balance, you first need to understand how you feel and why. Everybody has different emotions and feelings which means that everybody should deal with it in their own personal way.
A good balance is when we feel satisfied with how much time to spend in each area. It is all about how satisfied you feel - if you are happy and feel like you are spending time in the right places then that is great! But, if you dont feel happy, take the time to work out why and then take action.
The transition back to work needs organisation and planning, the support of others, good time management skills and letting go of any feelings of guilt. With this new little person in you life, things have changed. This is inevitable. Find a new way, a new balance, a new you.
Looking after a little one is a full-time job in itself, without having to worry about your actual paid job. The transition can sometimes prove to be difficult. But dont worry, with the right work/life balance, you'll be feeling positive and ready to take on the world.
Returning to work after maternity leave can bring out a range of issues and emotions to consider. We all have our own interpretation of what the work/life balance means, creating a different meaning to each and everyone one of us. It is very much a personal experience and what equates to a good balance for us as individuals.
With a new baby, the practicalities will mean that a balance will need to be struck - a balance that fits in with you being a mother and you being an employee or boss.
The differences of work and home life can help us to feel fulfilled but it can also make us feel a whole different array of emotions too. Many of us feel guilt arise; guilt of leaving your baby, guilt of not spending quality time with your baby or even guilt at not having enough energy in work or when you finally get home.
Before finding the right balance, you first need to understand how you feel and why. Everybody has different emotions and feelings which means that everybody should deal with it in their own personal way.
A good balance is when we feel satisfied with how much time to spend in each area. It is all about how satisfied you feel - if you are happy and feel like you are spending time in the right places then that is great! But, if you dont feel happy, take the time to work out why and then take action.
The transition back to work needs organisation and planning, the support of others, good time management skills and letting go of any feelings of guilt. With this new little person in you life, things have changed. This is inevitable. Find a new way, a new balance, a new you.