Working from home sounds like a dream—until you're actually doing it. As a mom of two, trying to juggle a full-time job, build a business from the ground up, and take care of my babies (which, let’s be real, is also a full-time job), I’ve learned that “work-life balance” is a myth we keep chasing but never seem to catch.
The Never-Ending Job Description I am the maid, the healer, the decision-maker, the event planner, the coach, the chef, the mediator, and the bedtime negotiator. My job doesn’t end when I clock out of my remote work—it just shifts to my other, arguably more demanding, role.
There is no break room in motherhood, no PTO, no clocking out. And yet, I still feel the pressure to build something bigger, to create financial freedom, to set an example for my kids that they can chase their dreams. I love what I do, but some days, I wonder—am I doing enough?
The Guilt That Never Quiets No matter how much I accomplish in a day, there’s always that nagging voice in the back of my head whispering: You didn’t do enough. You should have finished that project. You should have spent more time with the kids. Look at those other moms—they’re running businesses, raising families, and still have time to post about it on social media.
I am my own worst critic. If I’m not better than I was last year, did I even improve? Did I accomplish anything? It’s a brutal mindset, and one I struggle with daily.
The Chaos of Multitasking Picture this: I’m on a Zoom call with a client, nodding and taking notes while simultaneously making sure my toddler isn’t climbing the bookshelf. I mute my mic just in time to stop my other child from dumping cereal all over the floor. The house is a mess, my inbox is overflowing, and I’m running on coffee and four hours of sleep. Sound familiar?
Some days, I feel like I’m barely keeping my head above water. But I remind myself—chaos doesn’t mean failure. My kids are fed. My business is growing, even if it’s at a snail’s pace. And I’m here, showing up, doing the damn thing.
Reframing Success It’s easy to compare ourselves to the highlight reels we see online. But every mother’s situation is different, and comparing one mom’s journey to another’s is unfair and unrealistic. Success isn’t just about how much money we make or how many milestones we hit. Success is also in the small moments—the extra bedtime story, the laughter at the dinner table, and the fact that we keep going even when it feels impossible.
Some days, I crush my to-do list. Other days, I survive. And that’s okay.
To all the work-from-home moms out there: You are doing enough. You are enough. And even on the hardest days, you are still winning. Keep going, mama. We’ve got this.
