Comments on: 3 Reasons Being A Mompreneur Rocks (And One Reason It Doesn’t)

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:56:13 +0000

Hi, Amy–

Well, you’re not alone–that’s for sure! You do have a LOT on your plate. Isn’t it amazing how powerful words and metaphors can be in either supporting or draining us? “Balance” may work for some people, but not me!

So glad you stopped by the blog.

Take good care of yourself!
Karen

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:30:40 +0000

I’m so glad I landed on this and even MORE glad that I’m not the only motivated mom who struggles with the flood of business ideas in the middle of a simple family-task, like reading with my kids. I definitely agree with the 3 reasons why being a mompreneur rocks, but lately I’ve fallen into the trap of letting the one reason it doesn’t rock to be a stronghold in my life. In talking with a friend recently about where I’m at with my business, she said very gently “don’t beat yourself up. You’ve got 4 kids and a spouse.” Did I really sound like I was beating myself up by just telling her my frustration of not being further along? Sometimes we don’t even “hear” ourselves and I’m grateful for the reality check.

I have also struggled with that vision that my life should be more ‘balanced’, so I love the word “rhythm” so much better! I didn’t realize until I read your blog-answer how “toxic guilt” oozed into my body subconsciously just thinking about the darn Wheel of Life! Rhythm sounds so much more free-flowing and there’s no nasty visual that pops in my head…that alone is priceless advice!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:28:31 +0000

Hi, Shari!
So glad you stopped by my blog! Great to “meet” you! I love what you said–”But trying to find balance is one of those ways that I’ve been self-improving.” Absolutely! The process of figuring it all out (or rather, trying to figure it all out, is part of the growth process. I’ve actually decided that the word “balance” is not a good word for me anymore–it inspires toxic guilt and leads me to believe that if I just do the magic combo of things, everything will fall into place and be “balanced.” I’ve taken to using the word “rhythm” because it feels more attainable. I can find my own “rhythm” and it may change from time to to time, but it sounds less overwhelming than “balance” to me.

What are your thoughts?

Karen :)

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:23:28 +0000

Allison–
Thanks for stopping by the blog! I have many days where this whole experience feels like a delicate tight rope balance to me. My experience was, the younger my kids, the more of a delicate balance. How old are your kids?

Karen

By: Shari

Shari — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:48:38 +0000

I LOVE this! I’ve been an entrepreneur at heart my whole life, but finally just jumped in to my business after I had 3 kids. I sure was surprised that its didn’t all balance right a way! But trying to find that balance is One of those ways that I’ve been self-improving.

Thank you Karen for writing this! It feels so good to have some one to relate to!

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:42:33 +0000

It feels like a really delicate tight rope balance to me, all the time.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:32:13 +0000

Dominique–

I can relate to the “mixed feelings” you talk about. And as dedicated as I am to my biz, my kids definitely come first for me, too. This whole process can be a quirky balancing act, but I wouldn’t trade it!

Thanks for stopping by the blog!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:30:51 +0000

Suzanne-

You’re so right—our kids DO see both the successes and the failures! I also like knowing that my kids know that entrepreneurship could be an option for them. They might not choose it, but at least they know it’s a choice!

By: Dominique

Dominique — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:04:52 +0000

Being a mompreneur does give one mixed feeling. At the end of the day kids still rule over business for me.. maybe that’s why my biz is progressing so slowly.. LOL :)

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:04 +0000

I’m the boss, applesauce! I’m in charge of my own destiny. Like it or not, my success or failure is, in large part, up to me. While this often scares the pants off me, it also exhilarates and delights me.

Funny – as a single mom, this is true of me both as a mother AND as a mompreneur.

And you’re right – what we’re modeling for our kids – taking initiative, being responsible, being authentic and transparent about our successes and failures (cuz hello – they see both) and doing what we love while serving others – that absolutely ROCKS.