So, you’ve been away on maternity leave for a while and it’s time to get back in the saddle.
Before you join the workforce again, inform Human Resources on your start-date and have a discussion with your boss about your first week’s workload so you won’t be overwhelmed.
Plan your outfits for the first week or buy new work clothes if you need to. Lastly, you might want to prepare a framed photo of your baby for an added touch of home at your work desk.
Have Your House Chores in Check
You might have to make some lifestyle changes now that you’re a mother. Consider preparing a few meals together by cooking and freezing them to save time. Alternatively, gather delivery menus if you don’t have time to cook. Fill in the details of your new schedule, and figure out your daily commute schedule including daily baby-shuttling duties. Keep your house in order by scheduling cleaning or laundry day, or get a professional cleaner to help ease your burden.
Prepare for Childcare
If you need to enlist childcare services, go through a checklist with them. Finalise schedule, payment, emergency contact lists, responsibility details and your expectations with your childcare provider. Do a practice run from home to the childcare provider to work so you can gauge your new commute time.
Family time builds strong bonds
As important as it is to care for your child, it's even more important that you care for yourself- physically and emotionally.
Get plenty of sleep, healthy food, and rest because proper self-care will enable you to be more efficient in your life and be your best at work or at home with your little ones.
