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The hardest thing about returning to work

Before returning to work,

I've always been anxious.

I wonder if I can keep up with work.

I wonder if the child is okay.

I wonder if everyday life goes around properly.

I was just thinking about that.

But actually try to return,

The hardest part was

It wasn't work.

It's.

i tried to do everything right.

I also work hard.

I also work hard on childcare.

I also work hard at housework.

I was aiming for 100 points in all.

But, uh,

i just got back from work.

You can't do everything perfectly, can you 🥲

It's okay to have a day when rice is a side dish.

It's okay if the room is messy.

It's okay to have days when your child gets irritated.

First of all,

The most important thing is to get used 😌

Now I think,

To me at that time

"You don't have to try too hard."

I want to tell you.

Returning to work is really hard.

That's why, uh,

Just getting through today is amazing enough 🌸

Mom back to work,

How did you feel then? 😌

Return to work

# wahmama

Mom's real intention

Parenting and Work

Thank you for your hard work today.

6/16 Edited to

... Read more仕事に復帰する際、私も同じように「全部を完璧にこなそう」と頑張りすぎていました。仕事はもちろん、育児も家事もすべて100点を目指してしまい、気づけば心身ともに疲労困憊に。実は、それが一番つらい壁でした。 ある日、友人から「ご飯が惣菜でもいいし、部屋が少しくらい散らかっていても大丈夫。まずは新しい生活に慣れることが大切」とアドバイスをもらい、気持ちが楽になった経験があります。子どもにイライラしてしまう日があっても、それは悪いことではありません。自分に優しくなって、頑張りすぎず肩の力を抜くことが、結果的に全てを続ける力になると実感しました。 私が心がけたのは、毎日「今日を乗り切れた自分を褒める」こと。完璧は誰にも求められていないと気付くことが、精神的な負担を減らす大きなポイントです。悩みや不安は誰にでもあるものなので、同じ境遇のママたちと話し合ったり、体験談を共有したりすることで、前に進む勇気も湧いてきます。 仕事復帰は決して簡単ではありません。けれど、全てを100点でこなそうとせず、「生き残る」ことをまずは目標にする。その後、自分なりのペースで生活のバランスをとっていくうちに、日々の充実感も見えてきます。私の経験が、これから仕事復帰するママの少しでも励ましになれば嬉しいです。

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