Single Mom Success Quick Tip #19 - Avoid the Super Mom Syndrome

There is so much to get done and only one of you to do it. As much as you would like to get everything and make sure that everything is perfect, don’t burn yourself out trying to get it all done. The most important job you have is to take care of your child(ren) and yourself. Ways to avoid the super mom syndrome is to:

1.       Ask for help

2.       Set priorities

3.       Relax certain standards regarding to housekeeping

4.       Stop saying yes to everyone, etc

5.       Get help in meals by having someone cook for you

o        Make casseroles

o        Cook once a month

o        Cook in the Crockpot

o        Have leftovers often  

I’m sure you’ve heard that no one will say on their death bed, “I wish I had worked more”, so give up being everything to everybody and take care of yourself. Pushing yourself to do it all is the easiest way to get burned out. It won’t benefit you or your children. So relax and breathe. That’s why you have tomorrows.

You Rock!

Rockin’ Single Mom Sam

Need More Side Hustle Ideas?

Here are more ideas to consider for your side hustle. Don't be ashamed to let people know what you are doing. Most are happy to buy from you, especially if you have a good reputation and display great customer service. Let me know how it's going for you.

1. Tutor someone younger
2. Make and sell jewelry
3. Weed gardens
4. Deliver newspapers
5. Wash cars
6. Type papers and documents
7. Be a party entertainer (magic, clown, etc)
8. Be a party helper (help harried parents with setting up a birthday party, serving food, corralling young kids)
9. Face painting
10. Mother's helper

You will be rich pretty soon if you keep this up. Let me know how it's going ;-)!

Rich Single Momma

Need More Side Hustle Ideas?

Here are more ideas to consider for your side hustle. Don't be ashamed to let people know what you are doing. Most are happy to buy from you, especially if you have a good reputation and display great customer service. Let me know how it's going for you.

1. Tutor someone younger
2. Make and sell jewelry
3. Weed gardens
4. Deliver newspapers
5. Wash cars
6. Type papers and documents
7. Be a party entertainer (magic, clown, etc)
8. Be a party helper (help harried parents with setting up a birthday party, serving food, corralling young kids)
9. Face painting
10. Mother's helper

You will be rich pretty soon if you keep this up. Let me know how it's going ;-)!

Rich Single Momma

Single Mom Success Quick Tip #9 - Maintain Friendships

Friends are so important to the success of single mom. Sure there are some rotten apples out there, but with a little judgment and a lot of trusting your instincts your will find some gems. Don’t forget your old friends and never be afraid to make new ones. They enrich your life and help you remember that you are still an adult.

Another important thing about friendship is learning how to be a friend. There is trust, loyalty, and commitment involved and you must possess these traits for long lasting friendship, but it is worth it.  I have two great friends plus great relationships with my sister and brother, which makes four great friends. They are my sounding boards and they help me stay the course when I am ready to give up. I know I can always share a laugh with them and trust that they have my best interest in their hearts.

If you’ve neglected your friends because you are busy, stop right now, pick up the phone and give them a call. I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t mind hearing from you. If you don’t have any trustworthy friends right now make a decision that you are going to find one or two. Online friends don’t count. You need someone you can talk to on the phone, go shopping with (even if it’s just window shopping), or have lunch with. Online friends are okay but they can never take the place of a friend in the flesh.

 

More Side Hustles

Here are 10 more side hustles to consider when you need to make extra money in a hurry.

1. Raising and selling small pets, such as birds or rabbits (check your town's regulations, and make sure your child is responsible)
2. Raising chickens and selling eggs
3. Carrying groceries up apartment stairs for people
4. Gathering change around the house
5. Baking and selling muffins or cookies
6. Sweeping sidewalks and driveways
7. Painting fences
8. Teach a skill, such as swimming or computers
9. Make and sell greeting cards (check with a local business and ask if you can sell them there)
10. Take instant photos at an event, such as a fair or festival

*Note that some side hustles are appropriate for certain locations.

Don't limit yourself to just your neighborhood. Tell trusted co-workers about your fundraising project and let them help you by purchasing or patronizing your goods and services.

Rich Single Momma

More Side Hustles

Here are 10 more side hustles to consider when you need to make extra money in a hurry.

1. Raising and selling small pets, such as birds or rabbits (check your town's regulations, and make sure your child is responsible)
2. Raising chickens and selling eggs
3. Carrying groceries up apartment stairs for people
4. Gathering change around the house
5. Baking and selling muffins or cookies
6. Sweeping sidewalks and driveways
7. Painting fences
8. Teach a skill, such as swimming or computers
9. Make and sell greeting cards (check with a local business and ask if you can sell them there)
10. Take instant photos at an event, such as a fair or festival

*Note that some side hustles are appropriate for certain locations.

Don't limit yourself to just your neighborhood. Tell trusted co-workers about your fundraising project and let them help you by purchasing or patronizing your goods and services.

Rich Single Momma

Side Hustle Anyone?

You may not be able to start a fulltime business right now but you can get a side hustle. A side hustle is a part-time venture for making extra money for a short or long-term period of time in addition to working a fulltime job. Use the side hustle to make quick cash for building up an emergency fund, paying off a bill quickly, saving up for a trip, saving up to start a fulltime business, or getting your kid (or any loved one) a cool gift. You may just want to go on a shopping spree because of an upcoming wedding or class reunion. Whatever the reason for starting a side hustle, it's a quick and easy way to get cash fast.

So what can you do as a side venture? The options are endless and it's just a matter of taking one thing you already know how to do and offering it to others. Classic side hustles are Friday night fish dinners to neighbors, hair or nail services, selling candy or ice cream to the neighborhood kids, and typing term papers for students. These are all excellent ventures and most customers come from word of mouth referrals.

If you are still unsure about what you want to do consider this list of 10 side jobs. They were taken from a list of money making ideas for kids, but adults can do them too.

1. Selling lemonade
2. Selling toys at a yard sale
3. Bringing their old clothing to consignment
4. Growing and selling produce
5. Growing and selling flowers
6. Lawn mowing and yard work
7. Selling pencils, stickers or small toys (get them in a gross at Oriental Trading or at a wholesale supply)
8. Cleaning out someone's garage
9. Baby sitting
10. Pet sitting and dog walking

What other side hustles can you think of? Do you have any unique ideas for advertising your side hustle?

Rich Single Momma

Side Hustle Anyone?

You may not be able to start a fulltime business right now but you can get a side hustle. A side hustle is a part-time venture for making extra money for a short or long-term period of time in addition to working a fulltime job. Use the side hustle to make quick cash for building up an emergency fund, paying off a bill quickly, saving up for a trip, saving up to start a fulltime business, or getting your kid (or any loved one) a cool gift. You may just want to go on a shopping spree because of an upcoming wedding or class reunion. Whatever the reason for starting a side hustle, it's a quick and easy way to get cash fast.

So what can you do as a side venture? The options are endless and it's just a matter of taking one thing you already know how to do and offering it to others. Classic side hustles are Friday night fish dinners to neighbors, hair or nail services, selling candy or ice cream to the neighborhood kids, and typing term papers for students. These are all excellent ventures and most customers come from word of mouth referrals.

If you are still unsure about what you want to do consider this list of 10 side jobs. They were taken from a list of money making ideas for kids, but adults can do them too.

1. Selling lemonade
2. Selling toys at a yard sale
3. Bringing their old clothing to consignment
4. Growing and selling produce
5. Growing and selling flowers
6. Lawn mowing and yard work
7. Selling pencils, stickers or small toys (get them in a gross at Oriental Trading or at a wholesale supply)
8. Cleaning out someone's garage
9. Baby sitting
10. Pet sitting and dog walking

What other side hustles can you think of? Do you have any unique ideas for advertising your side hustle?

Rich Single Momma