Resilience and Persistence Makes Them Fearless and Unbreakable
Ask around what people think about work-at-home women, and they will give you a plethora of answers. "They are making a great decision" "They are lazy" "They are not contributing to household finances," "They are making a huge sacrifice to nurture their children properly." There is no shortage of discussions and opinions about mothers who choose to stay at home and raise their children. However, there are many reasons why mothers take up this lifestyle despite the challenges. Quitting your job to be a work-at-home woman is a hard decision. Overthinking the decision can lead to anxiety and stress. These days, most of us are raised to prioritize our professional careers. Our social circles are filled with lawyers, doctors, and whatnot. As a result, you might see choosing this lifestyle as a sign of weakness. You might think if all other women have successfully juggled their careers and children, why can't I? The reason probably is that you want this. You want to deal with both the challenges and joys of motherhood. Before you focus on dealing with the challenges, it is important to acknowledge and embrace your decision. These days, there's way too much pressure on mothers. They are expected to be 100 percent for the children but also expected to advance in their professional careers simultaneously. These conflicting ideas might bring down a woman who is torn between prioritizing her kids and her career. Let's face it. Life tgransitions can be hard. However, in the end, the decision comes down to you and what you feel like doing. Even if you avoid the external voices, your own feelings and thoughts might bog you down. So, it is also necessary to deal with mental challenges and overcome negative self-talk for a more objective perspective. It is important to detox your thoughts. This is where the overthinking can get the best of you. In this book, we cover all these topics that can help you be a fearless, mentally strong work-at-home woman.