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theftnssgrmpcrtst t1_j51qco6 wrote

Hi Mel! I’m in my mid 20s and recently landed my dream job, marking a significant milestone in my career. However I am interested in having a family in the coming years as my SO and I are getting serious and discussing future plans.

As much as I love the thought of being a mom, I am scared of losing what I’ve worked so hard for professionally and falling behind in that regard.

How do I prepare myself for kids in the next 5ish years? What can I do now both personally and professionally to be ready for the possible hit to my career? How do working moms balance it all?? My own mom was a SAHM so never saw that balance in action. Thanks in advance, Mel.

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Mel-Robbins OP t1_j51sece wrote

As a mother of 3 - who has been married for 26 years and built a massive business that required a lot of traveling - I can tell you that balance is not possible. It's all about priorities.

And I will also tell you that even stay at home moms don't have balance. Because I hear from them every day talking about how they put everyone in their life first and never have time for themselves.

At any age you can decide what you want and what kind of person you want to be. It's all about priorities and intention. Do not let fears keep you from pursuing your dream of having a family. Especially in today's world with remote and hybrid work companies are more flexible than ever. And you're not going to do it on your own, you have a partner who will be by your side.

So relax, when you're ready pull the goalie, and trust that the timing will be right.

And for insight into what kids think about a working parent - you'll love this episode of the podcast -

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000590944044

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