The Difference Between Staying Home VS Being a Working Mom

The Difference Between Staying Home VS Being a Working Mom

I have experienced both worlds—the world of being a working mom and the world of being a stay-at-home mom. Both are equally difficult. Both types of moms experience guilt (I know I did). Both require lots of work (albeit different types of work) and both types of moms may be jealous of the other for various reasons! 

I know that as a working mom, I was jealous of the women that got to stay home and hold their babies and raise them and be there for every milestone and moment. On the flip side, when I began to stay home, I was jealous of the women that got to enjoy their careers (hello, I went to school for 4 years for my bachelor’s and 2 years for my master’s degrees—I wanted to use them!), I missed my students and coworkers, I missed being able to go to the bathroom alone and enjoy my lunch chatting with my friends in the teacher’s lounge.

BUT, as a working mom, I realized that I was commuting an hour each way to a job I loved but I was always feeling like a part of me was at home; my heart was with my child and every day that I was stuck in that car for 2 hours was TORTURE. I remember crying on my first day back to work after having my first child and thinking, “am I really going to leave her every single day? She’s only a baby!”

So, after having my second daughter, we made the decision that I would begin to stay home—I wouldn’t have to do that dreaded drive again. I took an extended leave from work to “see how it went” and try my hand in the world of being a stay-at-home mom. I found that was happy to be home taking care of my kids BUT I was feeling a little lost and sometimes bored, mostly tired, and overwhelmed and feeling like “is this it?” I also felt like I wasn’t contributing to the household account because I was bringing in money, but I was spending it (on groceries, things for the girls, etc.) and this definitely caused a lot of guilt on my part. Could I be doing more? If the house was a mess or dinner wasn’t ready when my husband got home, I felt even worse.

Something had to change. I wasn’t happy…but how to fix it without leaving my babies? Finally, I found a solution! I discovered BALANCE. The balance I found was working FROM HOME! I know that a lot of women (myself included) shy away from this type of business—first of all, no one likes to feel “salesy” and marketing to your friends seems “icky” …BUT then I realized that I do it every day on a daily basis (recommending a food store, a brand, a movie, a book, a product, a restaurant, etc…) and I just don’t get paid for it. Why not try it? I already found a product and a company I loved and believed in. The opportunity was literally sitting in my lap. I just had to decide what to do with it. 

And so, I made the scary decision to LEAP. I decided, what did I have to lose? Not much! The best part about this decision was that I GAINED a whole lot!

With a couple of teammates in Nashville at our yearly Summit!

-Met some people who I consider my BEST friends (Priceless in my opinion)

-A steady paycheck each week based on my efforts—with unlimited earning potential

-Growth as a person—I have learned so much about myself and my skills

-The ability to be creative

-Confidence

-The ability to be a true LEADER

-The ability to run my own business and be my own boss—no one to answer to but myself

-Found my purpose & my passion

-Can incorporate my skills from my former job (teaching) into this business and LOVE that

-Amazing trips that I’ve earned for free where I’m treated like royalty 

The list goes on and on…

Currently, ONE FIT REVOLUTION is an intimate TRIBE within this larger DYNASTY & we reap the benefits of being our own a small group AND  part of a large team! <3

My favorite part is the friendships and bonds that have been created and surrounding myself with positive women who lift each other up. I was so used to the negativity in my old job (everyone’s heard the stories about teacher’s lounges I’m sure…they’re a breeding ground for “negative Nancy’s” and I tried to avoid the gossip, the complaining, etc. but it was TOUGH). This is completely different—as coaches, we encourage one another, support each other, and celebrate one another. We don’t try to all be the same—uniqueness is the best. We are encouraged to be our true selves. THAT IS AMAZING.

My Success Partner and Me ;)

I feel like this is what I’ve been called to do, and I cannot keep it to myself! I’m paying it forward! I want to offer this opportunity to you. Whether you are a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, I’ve been there. From a work-at-home mom who gets the best of both worlds, I INVITE YOU to join me and start your own journey. I cannot promise the road will be easy—in fact, you’ll have to face challenges and be willing to grow as a person and a leader—but it will be rewarding and encouraging and you will be inspired. And, I promise to be there every step of the way.

If this resonates with you, and you want to join our tribe of girl bosses, apply here!