Taking a Step Back

It's easy to get caught up in the work when you're trying to get a freelance business going. If I'm not on a deadline for turning something in, then I'm stressing about where my next assignment is coming from. I try hard to balance everything out and spend all the quality time possible with my daughter in a day, but I will admit sometimes I don't do a great job.

I decided today that I need to take a step back. That sometimes it's okay to relax for a day or two and take inventory. Not only that, but it's important to take the time to do something as simple as read to Faith. Surely something that goes by the wayside when I'm swamped with work stuff. Don't get me wrong, I always spend time with her and try to do fun things with her everyday. It is easy however to get her into a toy and write a quick article. I'm not proud of that, but it's a reality when you're trying to be an effective mom and mompreneur.

My most important role is mom, no doubt about it. To help me be home with her full time, I feel that bringing in something on a monthly basis helps our family. Sure I'm saving us money by being home and saving daycare costs, clothes, lunches out, etc. Most importantly I'm home with her, so I'm learning the whole balance thing each and everyday. So I am going to work hard at taking a step back! I will take some assignments but won't get down on myself if I have an unproductive day here or there. Sometimes the worst pressure is the one we put on ourselves.