Working From Home - AH! The Joys!

As a wife of 21 years and a mother with three teenagers - 18, 14 and 13 (all boy's) I find myself enjoying my life and what I have contributed to my family. I reflect back on the past 18 years, since this was when my first son was born, to see where I was then and where I am now. And, I must say things are looking pretty good! I have been there for my husband and my children when they needed me and at times when they didn't. :)

I wonder though if I had a job in Corporate America if I would still have that job? Probably not! Since family is a priority for me, I would have taken many days off to be home with a sick child, leave early to catch an event one of my children were in or just to take time to go to the doctor or give myself some "ME" time.

As my own boss and owning my own company, I can schedule my priorities with my work and with my family so both are balanced and I can achieve the best from both worlds without missing a beat. Well, I have missed a few beats, but I am only human, right?

Sure, there are times I may go with only a few hours of sleep for a few days, call for take-out when I am extremely busy, but in my book it is all worth it and the key I have found to being a successful wife, mom and business owner is that I am not Wonder Woman, but I am pretty darn close to it, but knowing what is important and when to make a decision that is good not only for me, but for my business and my family.

The main key to making it all work is to remember why you are in business and keep that as your main focus in life. God first, family second and career third...is the way it should always be.

Balancing your life - that is something you need to figure out for yourself since you are the only one that can decide what is important to you and then live your life accordingly.

I also know that in life we all make mistakes and to learn from those mistakes so you can grow from them. Just don't make the mistake when you know it is one.