Supporting Working Mompreneurs: Balancing Business, Family, and Self-Care
Mar 23, 2025
The Juggle Is Real
Being a mom and an entrepreneur is no small feat. Between running a business, managing family responsibilities, and trying to take care of yourself, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly juggling.
For mompreneurs, the pressure to do it all can feel overwhelming, and burnout often feels like an inevitability. But what if you could balance business, family, and self-care without sacrificing any part of your life? Let’s explore strategies to help you thrive as both a mom and an entrepreneur while staying grounded and true to yourself.
The Unique Challenges of Being a Working Mompreneur
- Time Management: There’s never enough time to do everything, and prioritizing feels like a constant challenge.
- Guilt: You feel torn between your business and your family, thinking you’re not doing enough in either area.
- Mental Load: Balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with the mental load of parenting can lead to exhaustion.
- Self-Care Guilt: Taking time for yourself often feels like a luxury you can’t afford.
Good news: There are practical strategies to manage these challenges while staying aligned with your values and goals.
Strategies for Thriving as a Mompreneur
1. Prioritize What Matters Most
Your time and energy are precious—use them wisely.
- Make a Values-Based Plan: Identify your top values (family, business, health) and align your tasks around them.
- Set Boundaries with Work and Family: Schedule dedicated work hours, but also set aside family time and “me time.”
2. Automate and Delegate
You don’t have to do it all.
- Delegate Family Tasks: Share responsibilities with your partner or older children.
- Automate Business Tasks: Use tools like scheduling apps, social media schedulers, or email automations to save time. I LOVE Sunsama and Kajabi!
3. Build a Flexible Routine
Flexibility is key for mompreneurs who juggle multiple roles.
- Use Time Blocks: Dedicate focused chunks of time to work, family, and self-care, but stay flexible as life happens. Sunsama can help with time blocking and task management!
- Build in Buffer Time: Leave room for adjustments, whether it’s a last-minute family commitment or an unexpected task.
4. Practice Self-Compassion
It’s okay to not have it all together all the time.
- Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize the accomplishments in both business and family, no matter how small.
- Let Go of Perfectionism: Focus on progress, not perfection, and give yourself grace.
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Necessary
As a mompreneur, taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.
- Schedule “Me Time”: Just as you schedule work meetings, block time for self-care activities that recharge you.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep, exercise, and downtime aren’t indulgences—they’re vital to your well-being.
- Find a Support System: Connect with other mompreneurs or support groups who understand your struggles and can offer encouragement.
Building Your Village
You don’t have to do this alone.
- Outsource Tasks When Possible: Hire a virtual assistant for business tasks or consider a nanny or babysitter for childcare. Check out The Therapist Space to access trusted professionals who work with Therapist Practice Owners.
- Create a Supportive Network: Build a circle of other mompreneurs, family, or friends who can offer emotional support and practical help.
Reframing Work-Life Balance
The idea of “balance” doesn’t mean equal time for everything—it’s about finding harmony that works for you.
As Dawn Leprich-Graves of Cultivating Bricolage often reminds clients, “Balance is about alignment with your priorities, not perfection. Embrace the flow between work, family, and self-care, and trust that you are doing enough.”
Ready to Find Balance and Thrive? Let’s Work Together.
If you’re struggling to balance your business, family, and self-care, I can help. Join my coaching program for working mompreneurs to create a plan that aligns with your values and helps you achieve your goals without burning out.
Let’s build a thriving business and a fulfilling life.
– Dawn Leprich-Graves, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, ASDCS Clinician, Coach & Connection Catalyst
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