Do we have to choose?

Lately I’ve been focusing on work. I’ve been loving my new job. There are so many opportunities. So much room for growth. And I feel like I’m finally learning what I’m good at and what I want to learn more about. But at the same time I’m struggling so much.

I want to spend extra time developing my skills at work. I want to put in extra time and effort to do a good job.

But. There is a big but.

But, when I spend the extra time and effort at work there is always something else that suffers. The milk at home runs out. Our Shabbos meals are super simple. The laundry piles up and doesn’t get put away.

It feels like I always have to choose between work and being a good mom and I can’t always do both. I just don’t have the energy and I definitely don’t have the time.

So, I’m giving myself grace. I’m investing in myself right now and it’s ok if the laundry isn’t folded and the food is not homemade. Soon enough the tide will turn and I will shift priorities once again.

Until next time,
Shaindy