I was recently chatting with someone about this very topic. Many people are getting married and their careers are in full swing, but they also want to start a family. Do you have to choose between being a mother and having a thriving career?

Or maybe you are a mom, trying to juggle all that motherhood demands as well as give your best to your employer. So can you do it all?

I believe you can. I believe you can do anything you put your mind to. I get this question asked to me quite often because I have quite a full-on job that I love but also a 15-year-old, a 10-year-old and expecting my third later this year. So how do I balance it all, and how can you?

  1. Only do one thing at a time: I try to stick to this as far as possible. When I am working, I am fully working. All my time, focus and energy is on my job. My children know I am always reachable in an emergency, otherwise, they’ll need to wait until I get home. When I am at home with them, I am with them. I try to only answer messages when they have gone to bed.
  2. I know life has seasons: If I am in a busy season – maybe I’m travelling quite a bit or have conferences I have to attend – I remind myself that it is a season that will not last forever. I make sure I have a great support structure during these times. For example, my husband and I make sure that we are not both travelling at the same time, or my mom will help out and take the kids for a few days when necessary. Plan ahead when you  know the season is busy. Plan simple meals and try make it as stress free as possible for yourself and your family.

The Bible says that Jesus has come to give us a full, abundant, awesome life and that means we can do all things through God who strengthens us! So the next time work and family get a little crazy, grab a coffee, put your feet up and say: “God, I know you have blessed me with a great life. Help me to give my best and do my best with what You have given me.” I promise you, He will!

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