4 Ways to Make Returning to Work After Maternity Leave as Painless (and Stress-Free)as Possible
Returning to work after maternity leave can have mixed feelings. I know this for sure because my sentiments were quite different after each of my two maternity leaves.
For our first child, I remember crying all the way to the train station. It was nothing, in particular, just the thought of leaving him with anyone, compounded by the guilt at even thinking about heading back to work, leaving my first fruits with complete strangers.
Three tips to get your old spark back before returning to work
To many women, the prospect of returning to work after taking time out to raise a child may be daunting. Many mothers choose to remain at home for several years in order to give their child the best start in life, but once their child starts school the prospect of returning to work looms, and many women can feel out of the loop.
This is understandable, as in today’s career driven society, much can change in a relatively short period of time. But with the correct attitude, confidence and determination, there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to re-enter the world of work in a position you want and deserve.
How every working mum can make returning to work after maternity leave as easy and stress-free as possible
No one said it was going to be easy, but if you want to have your cake and eat it as a working mum, you need to dust yourself off and prepare yourself emotionally, mentally and financially because there may be a few hiccups along the way when you return to work after taking maternity leave.
Being a working mum can be fulfilling and if you can get everything in place before going back to work, it will be a much easier transition that you probably thought.
Here are some tips for a stress and tear free transition (or as close to one as possible!):