5 Mompreneur Tips I’d Like to Give My Past Self

As I write this, I’m a mom of two children (about to become three any day now), and it’s hard not to reminisce about how challenging it was right after the birth of my eldest.

Being a first-time mompreneur can be brutal when you lack experience. However, allowing yourself to learn through challenges will alleviate much of the anxiety, making you wish you could start over armed with what you've learned.

Though I can't revisit those early days of being a mompreneur, perhaps you're about to embark on a similar journey. To make it smoother, here are some things I wish I had heard when I had my first child:

1. You’re stronger than you realize. It can be overwhelming at first. Just when you're managing a growing company that jumped from 6 to 30 employees in a month, there's suddenly a vulnerable, beautiful new person in your life. You're responsible for comforting them at night, feeding, nurturing, and educating them—all tasks that can fill your entire day. It's challenging, but these tests reveal just how capable you are.
2. Don’t neglect yourself. Between your baby, business, and marriage, it's easy to focus solely on critical matters. Remember, you are important too. Take time for your favorite food, music, a life-changing book, or just quiet moments. These brief respites are necessary and not selfish—everyone around you benefits when you're at your best.
3. Don’t do it alone. Never hesitate to ask for help. Whether from your spouse, mother, or someone else you trust, reaching out is essential. There's no shame in hiring a nanny or someone to help with household chores. You can only do so much in a day, and using available resources ensures your baby receives the care they need without burdening you.
4. Embrace the Mess. While schedules and time management are crucial for work-life balance, life is unpredictable. Babies get fevers, connections fail, things break unexpectedly. Embracing these challenges builds the inner strength needed to handle the unexpected with confidence.
5. Be kind to yourself. You won't get everything right, and that's perfectly okay. No one expects you to master everything about being a mompreneur—just do your best. Remember, even imperfect parents can deeply love and shape their children. Striving for your best is what defines a good mom.

I'm not the only mompreneur with wisdom to share. Countless others use this platform daily, eager to impart advice. If you're one of them, consider this an invitation to share your own piece of wisdom with your past self.

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