As a mom of four, I’ve learned firsthand that balancing motherhood with running a business or creating content is no easy feat. Let’s be real—it’s messy, overwhelming, and often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But if there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s that I don’t have to “have it all together” to make things work. This is my candid look at the struggles I’ve faced and the little wins that have kept me going.
The Struggle: Time Management (or Lack of It)
When I first started my blog, I envisioned myself being this super organized mompreneur. You know, the one who gets up early, writes a blog post while sipping coffee, then spends the rest of the day being a flawless mom. Spoiler alert: that didn’t happen.
The reality? My blog posts were squeezed between diaper changes, school drop-offs, and moments when I desperately needed a break. There were days when I’d start writing only to get interrupted every five minutes by one of my kids needing something. At times, I felt like I was failing on all fronts—neither being a fully present mom nor a productive entrepreneur.
But here’s what I’ve learned: perfect time management doesn’t exist. I had to embrace the chaos and find small pockets of time to work on my blog. Sometimes, that means staying up late, and other times, it means working during nap time. My tip for any mom trying to juggle it all: be flexible and accept that some days will be more productive than others—and that’s okay.
The Myth of “Having It All Together”
For the longest time, I thought I needed everything to be in order before I could succeed. The house had to be spotless, the kids had to be perfectly behaved, and my blog had to look like it belonged on Pinterest. Spoiler alert (again): it didn’t.
There were days when I felt like an imposter, comparing myself to other moms who seemed to have it all together. But then I realized something important: no one has it all together, and that’s not the goal. The goal is to keep moving forward, even when things feel messy and imperfect.
I stopped chasing perfection and started focusing on progress. If I wrote just 200 words for a blog post, it was still progress. If I answered a few emails while cooking dinner, it was still progress. The small steps add up, and they’re worth celebrating.
The Wins: Small Victories and Finding My Groove
There have been wins along the way that have reminded me why I do this. One of my biggest wins was hitting “publish” on my first blog post. It wasn’t perfect (and I’m pretty sure I rewrote it five times), but it was a step forward. That small victory gave me the confidence to keep going.
Another win was hearing from other moms who connected with my story. They didn’t care that my blog wasn’t polished or that my Instagram feed wasn’t perfectly curated—they cared about the realness of my journey. Those connections have kept me motivated, even on the hardest days.
My Takeaway for You
If you’re a mom trying to juggle everything, give yourself grace. You don’t need to have it all figured out or be perfect to make progress. Celebrate the small wins, and don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s. Every little step counts, and as long as you’re moving forward, you’re doing great.
Balancing motherhood and business is never going to be easy, but it’s possible. You’ve got this, even when it feels like you don’t!