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When it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day, it can be difficult for work- ing mothers to find time to catch their breath and enjoy life. The family is one area where the majority of women rarely compromise. While some find it difficult to be separated from their little ones, others need to be part of the workforce in order to flourish. This is where a work-family conflict can arise.
seen events. After a hectic week, cut back on housework and organize a family outing instead. Ask your partner to give you a hand. Suggest to your employer that you could work from home when your children are sick or on vacation. In other words, find your own solutions to reduce the hectic pace of your life. After all, everyone has a right to be happy and successful!
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Even though they work as hard as everyone else, some working mothers often have the impression that they’re not able to produce as much as their childless colleagues. Swamped by their workloads, others feel that they are always neglecting their family responsi- bilities. With guilt hovering in the background, women tend to waver between the two worlds, always in search of the right balance. Although a woman might often have the impression of being overwhelmed, all she has to do is look around to realize that this is the reality for thousands of other families. Of course, the grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence, but few mothers would truly want to change their lives. Above all, the key to successfully reconciling work-family responsi- bilities lies in organization, good time management skills, and the setting of priorities. Give yourself some leeway in case of unfore-
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