Stay-at-Home Moms Rock!

Have you ever actually known a mother who spent afternoons on the couch eating bon-bons?
Probably not. Let's be honest. Being a mother and running a household is a job, even if you don't get a paycheck. And how many women are lucky enough to have husbands who think they're equally responsible for household tasks? Let's face it, keeping the kids occupied for an hour while you clean the house, make dinner or grocery shop is not a lot compared to all that you do, but since you're "home all day" there is a tendency to think you should do most everything. And you do. In fact, Salary.com, Inc. reported in May 2008 that the average "market value" of all the jobs performed by moms who stay home was almost $117,000 annually. That is, if you had to hire people to do all the things you do, that's what you'd have to pay them! The only problem is that you haven't noticed a pay envelope showing up in the cookie jar every two weeks.

Deciding to Stay at Home
Maybe you planned to go back to work a few months after your first child was born-but that was before you actually became a mother and realized there was no way you were going to leave your infant with a stranger at a daycare center for ten hours a day, five days a week. You're not alone if it seems to you that the only reasonable and responsible thing to do is to raise your kids yourself. Women are hard-wired to nurture their children, and separation anxiety works both ways. Many working moms say that they continue to work only out of economic necessity, and that they'd rather be at home with their children. They report having to jump through a lot of hoops at work just to be able to attend a school program or get a child to a music lesson or appointment on time.

Upsides and Downsides

Surveys of stay-at-home moms show that the majority are very happy with their decision, even though being a full-time parent is far from easy. There is huge satisfaction in being the one who is there to take care of children's daily needs, to encourage their intellectual and physical development, and just to have extra snuggle time.

Despite all these plusses, there are some minuses. For stay-at-home moms, the number one fear is getting along on less income. It's true that you don't have work expenses of transportation, clothing, and meals out, but you now have all the baby and child expenses. So the dip in income continues to be a problem.

Another dilemma reported by stay-at-home moms who were previously employed is that they often feel frustrated, isolated, and bored. No matter how much you love your kids, if everyone else in your neighborhood is gone all day, you can begin to feel pretty lonely. It would be nice to spend some time with adults and be part of a work team that faces and solves daily challenges. You may miss having your own paycheck and feel as though all the income is really "his" money, that it's OK to spend it on the kids but not on anything remotely luxurious for yourself.

There Is an Answer
There is an easy way to keep all of the positives of being a stay-at-home mom while addressing the downsides-in fact, eliminating them. There are hundreds of home-based business opportunities on the Internet, and there are over 12 BILLION people worldwide who have access to it. If you reach only a tiny fraction of the people who are looking for the services you can provide, you will have a very healthy customer base. You will have a source of income, a challenge, and lots of other people to interact with. And you will still be there for your children. In fact, as your own boss you may very well make more money than you did or can in the outside working world. You'll spend a lot less time doing it, and you won't burn a bit of gasoline.

If you have the will, you can find the way.

As long as you want to succeed and are ready to learn, there is absolutely no reason you can't find yourself in a productive, satisfying job without ever leaving your home. You can work your own hours, and wear your pajamas to work after you "commute" from the breakfast table to the computer. Or stay right there, enjoy another cup of coffee, and do the work later. You decide when and how hard you want to work. You can use the same skills you used in your previous job-or that you use to run your household. You don't need a college degree or any specialized training to start your own business at home.

Meet Your Co-Workers
You've probably posted messages on bulletin boards, made comments in chat rooms, and joined forums on subjects that interest you. You'll be glad to know that there is an extensive community of home business entrepreneur moms from all over the world who are enjoying the freedom of being their own bosses, bringing in good incomes, and enjoying all the rewards of parenthood.

You could pretty much say that they have it made-and you could be in their shoes (or bedroom slippers) in a very short time.

The Next Step Is Up to You
There are many kinds of legitimate, productive home-based business openings available. You may feel hesitant or worried that you won't be able to find one that delivers on its promises. That's why we've made it easy for you to learn more about countless exciting opportunities. It will cost you nothing, and there is no obligation whatsoever. Just fill in the form below to find the home-based income opportunity that matches your interests best.

Wendy Matthews
Certified NLP Practitioner & Life Coach
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