Balancing Motherhood, School, Work, and a Business: The Daily Struggle and the Beauty Within

There are days when I feel like I’m doing it all — and other days when I feel like I’m barely holding it together. Being a mom is already a full-time job in itself. Add to that the role of a full-time student, a working professional, and an entrepreneur trying to grow a business, and it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day or enough of me to go around.

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Motherhood: The Heart That Pulls in Every Direction

Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also exhausting. Kids don’t see deadlines, exams, or meetings — they just see mom. And that means I’m expected to show up with patience, love, and presence, even on the days when I’m running on little to no sleep. Sometimes I feel guilty for not being able to give my full attention, even when I’m trying my hardest. My boys have seen my struggle and they have also seen what a fighter their mom can be, especially for them, and now my grandkids🥰. As a mom I wanted to set an example for my boys, women are strong and beautiful.

Student Life: Chasing Dreams While Managing Deadlines

Being a full-time student isn’t just about showing up to class — it’s about late-night study sessions, endless reading, and making sure assignments get done. Education is something I chose to return to because I had to give it up during my first divorce. My parents instilled in me that education was very important and I wanted to the same for my kids. I wanted to show them to never give up on themselves. It took me 12 yrs but I finally finished my B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology 12/2024. I was a first generation graduate and I was so happy to have my parents and my boys witness that. Now I am pursuing my M.S. in Addiction Psychology, something I honestly never dreamed I'd be able to do but I'M DOING IT! Balancing it with everything else comes at the cost of free time, sleep, and sometimes even peace of mind.

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Work: Showing Up Even When I’m Drained

On top of motherhood and school, I also work. That means I can’t just turn off my responsibilities when life feels overwhelming. Work requires me to stay focused, professional, and dependable, even on days when I feel stretched thin. It’s a reminder that financial stability is just as important as emotional and mental well-being.

Entrepreneurship: A Business Built on Passion

Then there’s my business — Paz Mea. It’s my creative outlet, my passion, and something I’m deeply proud of. But running a business takes energy, planning, and constant effort. From creating products to managing orders, marketing, and customer service, it can feel like another full-time job. And the truth is, sometimes it’s hard to find the balance between the passion that fuels me and the burnout that tries to catch me.

The Struggle and the Strength

Some days, it feels impossible. I juggle roles, and I drop BALLS🤣 — because I’m human. But in the midst of the chaos, I’ve learned that struggle doesn’t mean failure. It means I’m growing, learning, evolving, pushing forward, and refusing to give up on myself or my dreams. That is something I hope my boys see and can say they are proud of their mom for at least trying her best.

I’m not perfect. I’ll never claim to be. But I am resilient, determined, and doing my best — and sometimes, that’s more than enough.

Closing Thoughts

If you’re reading this and you’re also a mom, a student, a worker, or a business owner trying to do it all — know that you’re not alone. The struggle is real, but so is the beauty. Every role I play comes with challenges, but it also comes with moments of joy, growth, and pride. And at the end of the day, I remind myself: I’m not just surviving — I’m building something meaningful, for myself and for my family.