How to Balance Your Life as a Working Mom

Hello working moms! 👋 As a working mom myself, I understand how challenging it can be to find balance between work and family. That's why I'm excited to invite you to an empowering Q&A session where we'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help you manage your time effectively and reduce stress. Join me, Ms Lilian Ong, Director and Registered Counsellor of Wellness Journey Pte Ltd., for an insightful and inspiring discussion. 📲 Don't forget to leave your questions in the comments section - I can't wait to answer them during the expert session. See you there! 👩‍💼👩‍👦‍👦💡🗣️

Lilian Ong

Registered Counsellor specialising in parenthood transition, parent-child relationships. Mother of 1

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How do I manage and overcome the challenges of "mum guilt" when I need to focus on my career?

Lilian Ong

Registered Counsellor specialising in parenthood transition, parent-child relationships. Mother of 1

2y ago

"Mum guilt" comes from not meeting societal expectations, family expectation and our own expectations. Societal expectations - don't get caught up in what people say, they are not the ones living your life. Family expectations - communicate your needs clearly and often. Help them see that you can spend quality time with your child even if you have less time. Be fully present whenever you are with your children, they can sense it. Own expectations - there is no standard way of being a mom, so don't need to compare with others. What the "balance" looks like can be different for everyone. If focusing on your career gives you more satisfaction, then that is your kind of balance, which will help you be in a better mood when you do spend time with your child. I knew that I would not be happy bring a SAHM, so no point forcing myself, becoming unhappy, resentful and my mood will affect my child too.

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