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TIPS ON MANAGING WORK AND FAMILY FOR WORKING MOTHERS

By: Kamariah binti Derasol K.B,P.A

 

Working mothers have great challenges in balancing tasks at work and at home. To ensure that household affairs do not affect work performance and vice versa, some of these tips can be practiced together.


1. Get a quality nanny for the child
One of the important things that contribute to the 'calmness' of working mothers in the office is having a guardian who is trusted to look after their child. Before sending your child to any babysitter, do background research and get feedback from other babysitters. Whether it's an orphanage or a private nanny, each one has pros and cons


2. Identify and overcome guilt
There are working mothers who easily feel guilty for not spending enough time with their children. To overcome this problem, talk to your counselor to identify and deal with the guilt experienced. One of the ways that can be used is to create quality activities that cause the children not to feel neglected when the mother has to be on duty.


3. Use a schedule and planner
The older you get, the more things you forget. For that use the schedule, planner and alarm from the phone to help organize the schedule at work and at home. Also provide some flexible time to be able to take care of unexpected things, for example a sick family member.


4. Prioritize health and self-care
No matter how busy the tasks that need to be done, whether at work or at home, make sure that your health is maintained. Take extra food, sunnah food and so on to be fresh and energetic.


5. Get ready early at night
Any business involving self-preparation such as ironing clothes, hijabs and children's clothes should be done at night to reduce the rush in the morning. Children need to be trained to help prepare themselves and be independent. Before going to bed, do a 'mind movie' about the activities that will be done tomorrow and can be done smoothly.

Date of Input: 30/03/2023 | Updated: 30/03/2023 | ayna

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