Mum, Wife, Cake Designer - Holding it all together, just!

How many of us struggle with the Work/Life balance? I sure know I did. Being a mum, a wife, a part-time Receptionist and trying to start a small business was always going to reach a point of no return I suppose.

If a year ago someone would have said to me where I was going to be today I would have probably just laughed at them. I was at my lowest, feeling a failure in all of my jobs and just really not knowing where to turn for help. Turning to a family member and saying you're not coping is the hardest thing but sometimes that's the only option you've got left.

I was meeting myself coming backwards, not being able to say no was probably my biggest issue. I had to take some time out of everything or I can honestly say I'm not sure I would still be here. Or if I was I would have ruined all the relationships I hold dear which is just as bad. Taking 6 months out was the best thing I could have done. It also coincided with a national lockdown thanks to Covid-19 which gave me some time with my family that I will forever cherish. Having the time to spend together brought us as close as could be, in a time where there was zero positivity I managed to find my own way through and work out what was really important to me.

Jump to today...no longer in a dead end job wasting my days sat behind a desk. Every day I can now get up and do the job of my dreams. It is not plain sailing, it is not easy! in fact its the complete opposite but when you enjoy your job it doesn't feel like work, does it?

It sounds like a cliché but following your dreams and doing what makes YOU happy really is the key to success.

The work/life balance really is possible!