Single? Female? You Need a Better Work Balance

Modern society has placed a huge amount of pressure on women to be everything to everyone – a great mother who’s with her kids at all times, whilst maintaining an enviable career with bucket loads of pressure in between. So far, it’s been assumed that in order to be good at either one of these jobs, you need to pick a side – either be a stay at home mum or go out to the workplace. But new studies suggest that you really can do it all, simply by finding a better work life balance. As women, it’s stated, we tend to limit ourselves which causes limits on our environments. But if you take on responsibilities at work, could it help you find a better balance in your home life?

What happens if, instead of saying no, you say yes to more opportunities? By saying yes, you’re opening yourself up to a life with less limits and this can be empowering. At work, for example, you may be leaning in to take on more responsibility but your workplace and the culture we’re surrounded by may not make that possible. Those talked about in the recent debate were mainly working mothers, but if you don’t have a husband or children, the same rules apply. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your work life balance either.

It’s suggested that you find a mentor who can offer you helpful advice on how to reach your goals in the workplace, without suffering a dismal future chained to your desk at all hours. By taking on additional tasks, it will propel you into the promotion sphere and you’ll be taken more seriously for what you do. Be persistent in making requests and offering your thoughts on changes within the workplace. Make reasonable but serious demands which will aid your career and help the business – these suggestions will also help you to negotiate the kind of job you want without the many evenings that cut into your social time. They will help you look as serious as you are about your job, without you sacrificing your balance.