Tips For Women Who Want to Have a Career and Have Kids
Life today is based on the possible, not what’s impossible. People don’t build business empires and create new and innovative products because they have no faith in themselves and the world of possibility that lays at their feet. They take leaps of faith and they pioneer world changing technologies. They know that impossible is a word that never exists in the dictionary of a person who changes the world. And they embrace the notion that believing in possibility is the path to making something out of nothing.
Vision, innovation, perseverance, power, ability, passion and the like are all words that drive change and success. “That can’t be done” isn’t a phrase that should exist in the modern world. Because the world is filled with so much opportunity, a woman who wants to do it all in her life shouldn’t be told that she can’t. You make your own way in this life and life might present it’s challenges, but the more you fail, the more you learn and grow.
If you’re a woman who wants to have it all, a career and kids included, here are some tips for you to consider.
You Can Break Down, But Don’t Break
You have the ability inside you to completely change and transform the world. If you want to have a successful career, but you also want to have and raise a family, that’s going to come with sacrifices. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Remember that through the process, it’s possible that you may break down and have a cry. But don’t break. Don’t give in.
You are not the first woman to choose this path. Many have come before you and have proven that it can be done. The internet is full of inspiring women’s success stories. Read the stories of these four successful women recently featured on Ms Career Girl.
Find the Best of Both Worlds
You might want to consider looking into business opportunities that allow you to work and have your kids hang out with you at the same time. Your office can also be a place where kids are welcome, so keep that in mind. You’ve got the multitasking skills and you’ve got the drive, so never settle for a career that rules your every move in life. Find the time to have a career that allows you to be a mom as well. It’s much easier in today’s world than one might think.
And remember that there’s always the options of doing remote work at home, or starting your own business. If you’re accustomed to an office environment, these might take some adjustment, but the rewards can be substantial.
Find a Solid Support Group
You are superwoman, but even superwoman needs a break at times. There will be times when you can’t bring the children to work, there will be times when you need some sanity and alone time. For these times, find a solid support group. This might be family, it might be friends, it might be a church group, a ladies group, or a random person that can watch your kids for you at the drop of a hat.
Both a career and a family are full time jobs. But as long as you don’t give up, work to find a career that is flexible, and you have people help, you’re on your way to making a real difference in the world.
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