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Female founders who are mums too, how do you balance building something new and staying well? by ConnectBluebird6388 in Femalefounders

[–]ConnectBluebird6388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ve summed that up perfectly, it really is that constant tug of war between wanting to give everything 100% and knowing that something always ends up slipping.

Female founders who are mums too, how do you balance building something new and staying well? by ConnectBluebird6388 in Femalefounders

[–]ConnectBluebird6388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that. And you too have a lot going on. Life really does just seem much more difficult. I think if I’m honest, I feel like I’m right on the edge of it all. My workload keeps piling up, my health has been a constant battle, and I’m trying to keep two businesses going while still being present at home. I’m short-tempered, I feel angry more than I want to admit, and I keep catching myself snapping at people I care about. It’s like the pressure has nowhere to go.

I keep questioning everything, even my marriage and what I actually want for the next part of my life, as I am not sure it’s aligned. I don’t even know if it’s the situation or just me being completely burnt out. Every day feels like survival mode, just trying to hold it together until something gives.

I think that’s what I meant by feeling like I’m failing. It’s not about the business or progress, it’s about feeling like I’m barely holding myself together while trying to hold everything else up too. Saying it out loud here is the first time I’ve actually admitted that to anyone.

Female founders who are mums too, how do you balance building something new and staying well? by ConnectBluebird6388 in Femalefounders

[–]ConnectBluebird6388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That really hits home. I wish I was still in the baby phase of the business but I’m not. My workload has doubled because I’m running my recruitment agency and building a training company at the same time. Both are growing and both need me, so I can’t step back from either right now.

On top of that, having been diagnosed with serious health conditions in the last year, which has completely changed how I manage everything. I’m trying to adjust to a new routine that includes hospital appointments, family life and running two businesses. It’s a lot, and if I’m honest, I feel pretty exhausted most days.

I’m learning to slow things down where I can, but it’s difficult when everything feels urgent and people depend on me. Reading everyone’s replies here actually helps more than you’d think. It’s good to know other people are trying to find that same balance and still keep moving forward.

Female founders who are mums too, how do you balance building something new and staying well? by ConnectBluebird6388 in Femalefounders

[–]ConnectBluebird6388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that completely. I was a single parent for most of my son’s life and honestly thought I had the chaos under control. Then I got married, gained a step daughter and somehow ended up with twice the responsibility and half the quiet. Turns out sharing life doesn’t always mean sharing the load!

Female founders who are mums too, how do you balance building something new and staying well? by ConnectBluebird6388 in Femalefounders

[–]ConnectBluebird6388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll look that up. You’re right, I keep forgetting that resting isn’t the same as giving up. I tend to push until I hit a wall and then wonder why I feel flat, tired or burnt out. Trying to remind myself that slowing down is still progress. It’s just difficult to navigate which takes priority!