How To Make Family Your Number One Priority

Juggling the responsibilities of being wife, mother, and career woman is a tough act. So just how can you do it?

Every one says that family should always be your number one priority. Unfortunately, many parents fail in this endeavor simply because... IT’S NOT EASY. Other things could easily get in the way, or could just leave you lost in plain confusion. What you probably need is a clear thought of what your priority is, and how you could work on it and stick with it.

1. The first and most important step is to look after your physical well-being. Try to be healthy at all times. If you’re not healthy, that’s when problems arise. You don’t get to maximize your time at work because you’re absent with illnesses, while at the same time, you don’t get to take care of your kids (and hubby) well because you’re sick. So try to sleep well and eat well. Take your vitamins regularly.
2. Have the right perspective on work. When you’re in the office, focus on your work. BUT, also keep track of what’s going on at home and with your kids. Make sure that they can reach you anytime if there’s a problem.

   If your work demands you to be on call even on weekends and holidays, believe that for as long as you can get all your work done in the office during these away-from-the-family times, then there is no need to give up these moments you could have been with the family. It’s absolutely okay to ‘work your ass off.’ Just remember that you can (and will) make up for family times once you get home.

3. Reserve (at least) one special day for your family. Try to keep these days with the family sacred. Be a hands-on mom when you’re at home as much as you can. You can (and you should) delegate with your husband when it comes to taking care or giving extra time and attention to your kids.
4. Share some ‘pal-time’ with your husband. Treat each other as very good friends. Keep the communication flowing no matter what. You can stay connected each day through phone calls or text messaging. In the car on the way home from work, that’s when you could share stories and updates. At home, after work, make sure that you focus attention one each other.
5. When you’re away from your job, try to spend most of your time with your husband and kids. It’s okay to admit that you leave almost all the yard-work or house-work to helpers. In fact, doing this sets you clear on what your priority really is.

The best thing that you could probably learn is how to make family your number one priority. Friends and colleagues in the workplace will come and go, but it’s your family that will always remain constant – hence, you should always make them number one in your life.