Its a busy period at work and it could stretch for a couple of months. Im fairly new to the role and i spend alot of time trying to get things right. But I tell myself i cant work like i dont have a kid to care for. Although my in law has been supportive in caring for her in my place, i dont like feeling like im prioritizing work over my child or everything else for that matter. I just feel so suffocated everyday, that i feel like im constantly unable to balance my role as a parent and my work. I hope to hear from other parents too if this is normal how you manage.
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I feel you. That feeling of being stretched thin between work and parenting is so real. It’s like no matter what you do, something feels like it’s not getting enough of you. And when work is especially demanding, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing sight of everything else. The fact that you’re even thinking about this shows how much you care, but that guilt can be relentless.
What helps me sometimes is shifting my mindset from “balance” to “seasons”. Some seasons, work takes more, and in others, family does. It won’t always be this intense, and you are still showing up for your child in ways that matter beyond just physical presence.
Maybe it’s about setting little non-negotiables like bedtime routines, weekend rituals, or even just 15 minutes of fully present time each day? Have you tried any of these?
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