23/06/2026
At work, we think about home.
At home, we think about work.
Many working mothers live in a constant state of split attention.
Youâre in a meeting but part of your mind is wondering...
Did my child have a good day?
Did they eat lunch?
Are they okay?
Should I have spent more time with them this morning?
Then you come home.
And instead of fully switching off, your mind starts thinking...
I need to reply to that email.
I forgot to finish that task.
What do I need to prepare for tomorrow?
Did I miss something important?
So even when your body is present, your mind is often somewhere else.
And over time, that becomes exhausting.
Not because youâre doing anything wrong.
But because youâre trying to care deeply about two important parts of your life at the same time.
Many working mothers arenât struggling because they are failing.
Theyâre struggling because theyâre carrying a mental load that few people can see.
The exhaustion isnât only physical.
Itâs the emotional weight of constantly feeling pulled in different directions.
If youâre a working mother, where do you find it harder to be fully present...work or home?