I always reserve at least one hour a day for myself to be on my own, just enjoy silence to read something, have a cup of coffee, or just don’t do anything. Or do what I want.
Name:
Daria Klishina
Current Occupation:
Olympic Track and Field Athlete, Sport Agent
# of Children and their Ages:
2 boys. 4,5 yo and 4 months old.
What do you love about being a working mom?
I feel more confidence and freedom. I split my time between my family and work, which gives me a lot of balance and comfort. I feel much better both physically and mentally.
What is the biggest challenge of being a working mom?
I never stop criticizing myself for not giving more time to my kids.
If you had a magic wand, what one thing would you change about working mom life?
I would recommend that all companies (at least the big ones) have their Daycare for kids, so that parents are closer to their children. This is vital, especially in their first years.
What tips do you have for other working moms?
It is very important to plan your day and time, this will help a lot to organize all things. I love to have calendars reminding of school and family dates, this makes your life 100 per cent easier.
It is your kids’ hobbies, starting at a certain age, their school or kindergarten events, etc. It really supports your memory trying to remember everything.
And if you reserve some time for yourself, you should have a clear idea as to how you can use it.
Any relationship tips for working moms?
Just decide who is doing what, do not put all the work on your shoulders. Also try to set up romantic evening for your second half.
What's the best piece of advice your own mother gave you?
Do not ignore yourself, take care of how you look like, how you are dressed.
And please behave in the way you want your kids to behave. As they mirror you.
What stresses you out?
When I am in a meeting out of home and my husband stays with kids. All of a sudden calls and sms’s never stop asking where is a hairbrush of kids, where is their food, where are their school shorts, which door is the entrance to their karate club :))))
How do you mother yourself?
I always reserve at least one hour a day for myself to be on my own, just enjoy silence to read something, have a cup of coffee, or just don’t do anything. Or do what I want.
How and why do you take CBD?
It is usually during the week, after a difficult day, when there is just one wish to have a seat, breathe deeply, and have a break for my mental reload.
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