Being a working mom can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Juggling the demands of work, home, and family can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed.
As a High-Performance Coach, wife, mother, best-selling author, TV host, and Mrs. International 2022 I have a lot of roles and responsibilities that are important to me. It has only been through creating the right systems, strategies, and support that I am able to successfully and fully show in the areas that are important to me. I am going to share with you tips and tricks that I incorporate into my own life that have allowed me to truly step into my power and purpose in every area of my life (and it’s much easier than you may think!).
First, let’s define what is Work-Life Wellness?
Work-life wellness is the concept of intentionally prioritizing the areas of your life that are most important to you and showing up present and fully in those areas. It’s about aligning your values, goals, and actions to create a fulfilling and full life, rather than simply striving for balance between work and home life. Work-life wellness recognizes that different areas of our lives may require different levels of attention at different times, and speaks to being intentional about how we allocate our time and energy. Ultimately, work-life wellness is about creating a sense of alignment and purpose in all areas of life, so that you can feel fulfilled and satisfied in the things that matter most to you.
Many of my clients are accomplished and ambitious working mothers. They strive to maximize the hours they spend at work or with their families to make the most of their time.
Why is Work-Life Wellness Important for Working Moms?
Work-life wellness is particularly important for working moms because it enables them to show up fully in their careers and in their families. When working moms prioritize work-life wellness, they are better able to manage the competing demands of work and family, which can reduce stress and burnout. By setting boundaries around their work schedule and delegating tasks at home, working moms can create more time and space to focus on the things that matter most to them. This might include spending quality time with their children, pursuing their own personal interests or hobbies, or simply just taking time for some self-care.
In addition to reducing stress and improving overall well-being, work-life wellness can also have a positive impact on your career. When working moms are able to show up fully and authentically in their careers, they are more likely to achieve success and fulfillment. By aligning their values, goals, and actions, working moms can create a sense of purpose and meaning in their work, which can lead to higher job satisfaction and a greater sense of accomplishment.
At the same time, work-life wellness can help working moms to set a positive example for their children.
Work-life wellness is important for working moms because it enables them to show up fully in their careers and in their families. Ultimately, work-life wellness is about creating a sense of peace and purpose in all areas of life, so that working moms can feel fulfilled and fueled in the things that matter most to them.
I want to share some tips with you that you can start implementing in your own life to achieve your version of work-life wellness:
- Identify What Is Important To You
Once you have identified what is important to you, you can prioritize your time strategically and set boundaries where necessary to show up in the areas that are most important and meaningful to you.
- Prioritize Your Time
One of the most important ways to achieve work-life wellness as a working mom is to prioritize your time. Once you have determined what is most important in your life, both personally and professionally, make those things a priority. This might mean setting boundaries around your work schedule, delegating tasks at home, or saying no to activities that don’t align with your values and priorities.
- Practice Self-Care
Self-care is an essential component of work-life wellness. As a working mom, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own. However, it’s important to make time for yourself to recharge. Some of my favorite things to do to practice self-care are exercise, meditation, stretching, reading, and breathwork.
- Set Boundaries
Setting boundaries is an important way to achieve work-life wellness. It’s important to set boundaries around your work schedule and communicate them clearly with those on your team, in your family, and in your support system. This might mean not checking email outside of work hours or declining meetings that don’t align with your priorities.
- Find Support
Finding support is crucial for working moms. Whether it’s a partner, family member, or friend, having someone to lean on can make a huge difference. Another great resource to consider is joining in-person or online networking or support groups for working moms. If you are looking for an amazing group with tools and resources for ambitious women, feel free to check out my FREE Facebook Group: Productivity Hacks for Busy Working Moms. Another great way to seek support is to seek out a mentor who has successfully balanced work and family responsibilities and find a way to plug in to their mentorship or coaching programs.
- Create a Positive Mindset
Finally, creating a positive mindset is essential for achieving work-life wellness. This means focusing on the positive aspects of your life and work, practicing gratitude, and reframing negative thoughts. By adopting a positive mindset, working moms can feel more energized, motivated, and fulfilled in both their personal and professional lives.
My hope is that this information inspires you to start implementing some tips and tools in your own life, so that you can create your own version of work-life wellness.
I would love to connect further with you. Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram. You can find me @SandiGlandt or you can find my podcast Slay Your Day over on iTunes, iHeart, Stitcher, YouTube, and anywhere you get your podcasts.
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I can’t wait to connect with you and hear how you have implemented these tips!
Sandra Glandt
Sandi Glandt is a high-performance productivity coach, wife, mom, best-selling author, and tv host. Using realistic time management strategies, she helps modern working women manage everything on their plate to be present and intentional with the most important aspects of their life. She helps women go from overwhelm and burnout to balance.
She is the author of best-selling book & podcast Slay Your Day: How to get more done, become ultra productive, and unlock your full potential!
Her clients rave about how Sandi helps them turn their stressed out, busy lives into massive productivity and are now able to “balance” their time to do it all.
Sandi Glandt also holds the title of Mrs. International 2022. She promotes her platform Slay Your Day globally to share her S3 framework of systems, strategy, and support to help men and women step out of burnout and into their full potential.
Sandi is happily married to husband Jarrod Glandt and together they have two incredible sons, Jacob and Jordan. Together they reside in sunny Hollywood, Florida where they love to enjoy days at the beach, the water park, and just enjoying time together in their backyard.