Many mothers find it hard to maintain a work-life balance, as working full-time can be extremely taxing and exhausting, to such an extent that they have opted for full-time parenting.
The Weekender spoke to career women who are mothers, some in the entertainment circles, to shed more light on the beauty of being a mother, and what they go through daily, especially balancing it with their careers, as well as those who have opted for a career-led path.
Local personality Nelaolange Shipushu is raising her two children while having an eight-to-five job.
Having been a mother for 12 years now, she says balancing a career and motherhood is different for all women. After being a mother for some time, she feels she has it all figured out.
“I’ve pretty much learnt the best routines and techniques around prioritising between my family, job, and outside interests […] and most importantly to recognise that I’m doing the best I can,” says Shipushu.
She says women pursuing their careers can do much more.
“I love my family, I enjoy my job and I’m very passionate about my businesses. Over time, I’ve designed a world for myself where I intentionally spend time with my children, where I relish the challenges that come with my job, where I invest in businesses that keep my passion for marketing, people and fashion ablaze,” says Shipushu.
Even though Shipushu is passionate about her job, she says the beauty of motherhood is the privilege of teaching her children valuable lessons in love, empowerment, compassion and humanity, shaping them into responsible citizens.
“There is nothing more fulfilling than knowing that by simply living our lives intentionally and authentically, my husband and I are, in many ways, shaping these beautiful individuals.”
According to Shipushu, the challenges she experiences as a mother are those moments when emotions well up at once.
“Walking around with raw emotions, vulnerable, but simultaneously having to put up a facade for the sake of the children. It is truly difficult, but I have always been cushioned by my faith, trusting that I’m never alone and that God put me in this role, trusting that I could handle anything,” she explains.
Commenting on single motherhood and the responsibilities that come with it, Shipushu says: “It takes a village to raise a child.”
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