I recently returned to work after having my second child. Initially I was excited to go back and was doing really well right off the bat. But I feel like as the months went by the initial excitement wore off and the reality of having to juggle kids and work set in and is just so exhausting.
Work used to be a big part of my identity and I knew I was good at my job, now I don’t feel that. I feel quite insecure that I’m not good anymore. I’ve even started to question if I have adhd as I just don’t feel like I can focus like I used to and I’m not as productive. All the times I need to be off as one child is ill are building up too and I just feel like my reputation is wearing away. People who used to be trusted friends in the senior team at work barely speak to me. I feel quite upset about it and don’t know what to do. No one has said anything it’s just a strong feeling I have. Anyone experienced similar or have any advice?