What Work Life Balance Looks Like as a Single Working Mom

Most afternoons you’ll find me in the school pickup line, typing away on my laptop (in the most non–ergonomic way possible).

I'm also "that mom" who takes Zoom calls from the parking lot of the ballet studio where my daughter attends class several times a week.

My “peak performance” work time is 6:30-8:00 am, but that’s precisely when I’m making “Mom’s Oatmeal”, braiding hair, and delivering my precious cargo to school.

And those digital products that everyone keeps asking me to create? Well they seem to be perpetually on the back burner for things like practicing spelling words, treating a sore tummy, or “just one more” game of Uno.

Please don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining; I love being a mother! And I also love my work.

But it sure can be hard to balance it all, especially as a solo parent household.

I know I’m not alone here. 👋

And you don’t have to be a solo parent or a business owner to experience the struggle. We are ALL balancing a lot.

So this is a reminder that whatever you’re doing today is enough. ⭐

The hours that you spend on your unpaid labor of love is not for nothing. 💪

And every minute you spend showing someone else that you care will most certainly return to you. 💙