“You can be a good parent and a working professional. The key is to balance and prioritize.”
– Unknown
As a parent, feeling defeated is an understatement.
The kids’ schedule changed again. The work trip is next week, and bills are due.
What’s for dinner? Drive-thru again because it’s the quick and easy answer. There’s no time to get to the grocery store.
Feelings of guilt wash over you because these kids deserve better. The pressure to do it all has got to change.
It doesn’t feel like a work-and-life balance is even achievable.
Finding that balance is challenging.
Many people struggle with the demands of managing a career and a family. When the kids get into a routine, something changes, and here we go again, trying to find a new normal or get used to a new schedule.
Being a parent is HARD, and being a working parent has many unique challenges. You juggle the demands of work and family. It’s no surprise that you are at risk of mental health concerns and struggles.
Those demands can create feelings of guilt, exhaustion, and stress – sometimes creating a sense of inadequacy in both roles.
You carry your work on your phone, and the lack of clear boundaries between work and home can make it difficult to relax and recharge – leading to ongoing feelings of stress and burnout.
The demands of parenthood can feel isolating.
The lack of support can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation, especially for those working remotely.
The rise in mental health concerns in children also leads to stress among parents.
Maybe it’s difficult to know how to support your child through his or her issues. Ultimately, this can contribute to added anxiety and stress for parents.
Overcome the isolation – seek the help you deserve!
I have helped countless adults develop healthy boundaries that create opportunities for sanity and a sense of control.
These individuals have learned to find space to rest, experience calm, and establish new routines and priorities to create a more enjoyable life.
I would love to help you, too. Contact me today to learn how I can provide the support you need and deserve.