Hollywood actress and business owner Jennifer Garner has her hands full as the mother of three kids. For those who don’t know, she shares a 17-year-old, 14-year-old and 11-year-old with her ex husband, Ben Affleck.
And even though they split custody, Garner admits she’s had thoughts of, “Am I working too much? Do I need to spend more time at home?”
But she’s been able to manage the guilt and panic by being intentional about approaching her responsibilities from “a place of expansiveness.”
We’re told constantly, ‘You have 18 summers. You have this much time. Time is fleeting,’ and it makes you panic. I just lean into wherever I am. I make an effort to be present and have a great time with my kids.
She credits her mother, Patricia Ann, for giving her advice when her kids were much younger and she was more prone to worry and guilt.
My mom has always said to me, ‘You’re their mom forever. Don’t worry, you can do your job. You’re their mom forever. I wish I had worked. I would have been a better mom. Your kids are going to be so proud of you.’
Sounds like something we all should remember. After all, your kids want to see you happy. If you’re not happy, they’ll know, and that could impact them more than you think.
