In 4 out of 5 cases, the biggest problem in finding a balance between the status of a mother, a woman and a good professional (entrepreneur, intrapreneur or freelancer) is related to limited time and the need for careful planning and organization of this resource.

The problem is even greater if we mean single-parent families where entrepreneurs are single mothers. These are the findings of the latest research conducted by the VBS Business Solutions team between June and August of this year

In the rating of challenges, the need to emotionally detach from the challenges of the professional environment when we are in the family, to live in the present (mindfulness) and to involve ourselves fully in the activity we are doing at that moment.

In this VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world, in this whirlwind of professional tasks and emotions, it is good for each of us to find that activity that recharges us, gives us peace, inspiration and energy.

Inspiration often comes from our own achievements, reading or talking to valuable people, finding mentors who we value and who can guide us in life or business.

According to the study, in order to recharge their energy, mom-entrepreneurs do sports, travel, communicate with quality people, play a lot with babies and do not forget to take a breath, rest and meditate.

The study also highlights the reality that there are many women who regularly do nothing for themselves.

According to the study, the most important qualities that mother entrepreneurs need to have or develop in order to create a balance between their life plans revolve around planning and prioritization. Trust, patience, courage, and compassion or love, both for others, but especially for oneself, are also of particular importance.

“What do I want as an entrepreneur and a mother? Enjoying the child’s smile every day, seeing her grow, and being with her to read her stories when she falls asleep. Being close to your soul when it needs support, at the same time being full of energy in the office, attentive, solving situations and making decisions, monitoring activities and planning to achieve the proposed goals,” describes one of the survey respondents. .