Babies and Business and How to Make Them Work Together
You’re preparing for a new baby, but you’re also in the process of building a successful business. Whoa, mama! You are on fire! You’ve totally got this but it may help to have a few resources, tips, and trade secrets to keep you from feeling overwhelmed with these two huge life transitions. You can start by letting Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching help you get the rest you need to thrive and then you can put the rest of these tips to work to achieve balance.
Dress for Success and Comfort
You may not think that looking sharp and being comfortable go together, but they totally can! Look for stylish separates you can wear for work, play, running errands, or simply lounging around. Leggings from Kindred Bravely can provide a comfy and cute foundation for your postpartum look and then you can top them with a loose, flowy blouse to look pulled together.
Take Advantage of Online Tools
Whether you’re still in the third trimester or already caring for your newborn, running out to meet with a lawyer or take care of other business tasks may not be practical. The former can be expensive as well, but thankfully many of the tools needed to set up your business are available online. Including the info and forms to set up an LLC, so you can save time and money.
Give Sleep Deprivation The Boot
Think you can thrive with only a few hours of sleep every night? Science says otherwise. Research shows that people who get quality rest tend to have improved focus, creativity, productivity, physical health, and mental well-being. All of which are essential if you need to balance life as a new parent and business owner. Need help getting your baby to sleep? Then you should look into the services offered by Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching to get more rest.
Reserve Time for Basic Self-Care
Want to know what separates truly successful entrepreneurs from the rest of the pack? Well, this may come as a surprise, but they usually prioritize their own self-care. That’s because these savvy business owners understand that taking care of themselves is a necessity rather than a luxury. Without self-care, you could be more prone to burnout. To fit more self-care into your life as a new parent, focus on basic and attainable habits.
Reach Out for Support When Needed
Another top tip on that self-care list for new parents? Staying connected to friends and other loved ones. That’s because these people can serve as a lifeline when you feel like you’re sinking under the combined pressure of caring for a newborn and starting a new business. If in-person meetups are off the table, you can still connect virtually with your support system.
You Don’t Have to Do It All Alone
Look, you’re a go-getter and you may be used to taking on a huge list of to-dos without asking for any help. But trying to manage your schedule with a new business and baby can be a lot for any one person to take on solo. No matter how much you hustle. So you should know that there’s nothing wrong with hiring help in the form of a nanny or cleaning service if that saves you time and stress. You could also look into sleep coaching for your baby if that helps.
Bringing home the bacon and a new baby all at once makes you such a boss babe! But it’s also perfectly fine to admit that you have a full plate right now. Heck, you pretty much have a platter full of responsibilities as you work through these two huge life changes. All of which is to say that you shouldn’t feel guilty about asking for help or seeking support from your circle.
Do what you need to do to stay afloat and take care of business mama! And if you need some help getting that adorable new baby to sleep, don’t hesitate to ask for help from professionals.
Author: Jenna Sherman
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