How do I reduce "burn out" as a career Mom?
- Desiree Reynolds
- Mar 26, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 2, 2024
COMMUNICATE to your spouse, significant other, or support system on when you need help with your children (In my case it's primarily my amazing sister). Picking them up, taking them to gymnastics or a sporting event, having them stay over for the weekend to get caught up on life (or sleep lol). You know your village. The people that love you will show up for you. And they want to. How many times has this person(s) said to you after the fact "Why didn't you reach out?" or "I could have helped you."
DECIDE on the minimal amount of income that you can afford to reach the best quality or balance that you need in your life. For me personally, I work part time as a Speech-language pathologist. While I would love the opportunity to make more money in a full time position, I know that my quality of time with family would be significantly compromised. Which poor quality of time with family correlates to high burn out. Can you blame us? Our babies make us happy.
Set professional BOUNDARIES within the work place. This involves knowing your job description and duties well. There is definitely a fine line between being demanding versus advocating for yourself. I have found myself burned out from the hospital institutions in which I work. This has resulted in me setting many boundaries (which managers do not like). So beware of that danger zone. You can't have it all so finding that balance is the key. I'm still navigating these waters carefully. Overall, when you are likable with a good attitude. Everyone wins.
CHOOSE to "work in a place that you are celebrated and not tolerated". This is recent advice that I received from a current HR supervisor. I thought it was such a great saying. It's true, if you are in a place that you are celebrated, then your job satisfaction as well as personal satisfaction increases; thus, decreasing burn out.
COMMIT to time and resources that make you feel good. Even when you don't have the time or money. Decide on that one thing that just refills your tank. For me recently, it's taking a hot bath with Lavender Epsom salt to cure the aches and rejuvenate me after a long day. If I've done well budgeting for groceries one month, I might splurge on buying my favorite lip mask. It's the little things that go a long way. Both of these "must-have" products linked below.
As always, be the best "Mom" to yourself, so you can be the best "you" to the people that need you the most.
ox, Desiree
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