Yet many working women have difficulty allowing their children or spouse to do tasks according to their own standards and according to their own time. Some previously held standards must be given up. Some will need to be compromised. Determine the things that are really necessary, and those that are optional in work and family life. Commit to your job.
Job demands for time and energy are great.
Research shows that if husband and wife agree their jobs or careers are what they really want to be doing, it is more likely they both will be satisfied. The outcome is greater satisfaction and less tension at home. For most individuals, job fulfillment and satisfaction are important in managing stress. Get your family's support. Women are more likely to be satisfied if their spouses are supportive of their work outside the home, but resentment or resistance to mom working may appear.