Hello,
After any advice on coping with too much to do in too little time!
I am about to go back to full time work after being part time for 18 months. I have a two year old, and I also run my own small business, making and designing products, which I sell on line.
I have had to make the decision to return to full time work, as my partners job is not paying enough, and we are struggling financially. Although, my business is steadily picking up, it is still a bit off being able to support us financially.
At the moment, I work 20 hours a week, and spend the rest of the week, looking after my child, and making like mad to complete all my orders, plus keeping my website up to date, and creating new products. I also try to squeeze in some house work, but feel like the house is becoming a bit of a state, as I don't ever have time for a proper clean. Most my spare time is spent washing, cooking and doing the dishes.
What I am worried about is how I am going to balance working full time, with a growing business, and a family and house to care for? I already have no spare time for fun! I really only plan on working full time for 18 months, by which time I hope to have my business going well enough that I can quit work, and finally fulfil my dream of having my own business, and being able to work for my self. This is how I am mentally preparing myself for the year ahead, with my eye reward at the end.
Is it doable? I will also miss my little girl, am can't help beating myself up over the fact that I will become very busy, and may not have enough time for her.
Any advice from anyone else who has done this would be much appreciated.