Read part one if you missed it here. 7. Always feeling like I’m “on.” As a work-at-home mom whose business revolves primarily around social media, it’s hard for me to truly rest because my clients have needs 24/7. When I wake up in the morning and I have a slew of Facebook posts to respond to, it makes me feel bad, even though I know my clients don’t expect me to be up answering customers’ questions at 3 a.m.
How I’m solving it: Giving up any type of expectation that I should be available around the clock. I have a family and friends and other interests that should take space in my life and I don’t apologize for it.
8. Feeling like I’m not being as present as a mother. I try to make little pockets of time where I can just sit and play with my kids or help them with homework without worrying that my inbox is piling up, but some days I’m on tight deadlines and it doesn’t quite work out.
How I’m solving it: All I can do is hold on until September, when both kids will be in school full-time at least three days a week. I hope to really grind hard during those days so that my workload is lighter on the days they’re home.
9. Not reaching my goals fast enough. Man, when there’s no boss giving you assignments, you tend to think really big. I want to write another book. I want to redesign this blog. I want to produce a movie. I want to go on a speaking tour. I want to host workshops. ALL of that takes time and energy.
How I’m solving it: As much as I want to be Superwoman, I can’t. I have to take things one step at a time.
10. Being overwhelmed. There is a lot to manage when you run your own business – I’m not only the creative worker, but I’m the accountant, HR, marketing AND sales.
How I’m solving it: See #9.
I agree with all of these! It is very hard to be home and working, especially in the summer when my kids expect *entertainment*.