How Becoming a Mother Changed My Perspective of 'Work' and Life Balance
Lisette Fee
Over the course of the past two years of being a mother I’ve been through a bit of a roller coaster of emotions. Some days I’m at peace with my new role and other days I feel complete overwhelm and anxiety.
I’ve posted on my blog several times about my journey and how I finally came to some peace with the fact that there won’t ever truly be balance. And I’m sure so many other moms have the same feelings, what I think is unique about being a stay at home mom AND running a small business without much child care is that it can take an incredible amount of patience, flexibility and community help to get through the the long haul.
One significant factor in my coming to terms with the role of motherhood and working from home is my mindset has changed incredibly. I’ve listened to podcasts that encourage meditation, working smarter and less, creating rituals that ensure productivity.and mindfulness. I’ve also just allowed myself to take time to rest and relax.
AND the major part of all of my changes in mindset is my daughter Tallulah; toddlers have a way of forcing you to be present and incredibly patient. Toddlers will TEST you like no other and in the end you begin to understand that they are simply curious. And that curiosity is immensely beautiful and grounding.
You might be thinking, ok Lisette we get it, you’ve accepted being a mom and a boss, what’s that have to do with me?
“I share my experience with you because I know we all struggle with balance and just BEING, and knowing that perhaps in the moment there can be anxiety, stress and overwhelm but if we acknowledge that it isn’t us - any situation that we’re in is one we’re experiencing but it doesn’t define us. ”
Thus here are photos of me in my studio, garden, meditation space and most importantly of all photos of me with my pookie, Tallulah.
Tallulah loves flowers and being outside. It’s our daily ritual to walk all around our town.
Watering our vegetable and herb garden.
Tickles are the best with a little person.
Rose in hand, surrounded by jewels.
While Tallulah naps, I work!
Tallulah loves playing in my meditation room.
sorting through tarot cards and rune stones.
I hope you enjoyed this post and an inside look into my studio and life. And thank you as always for supporting and following Eilisain.