I've been the CEO of my children's lives for nearly two decades. It's time to focus on my own.
I built my identity around managing my kids lives. Now that they're older teens, it's time to back off and focus on what I need.
Nicolle Sloane, the author, has been heavily involved in her children's lives for nearly two decades. She quit her career to become a stay-at-home mom and took on the role of CEO of her children's lives. She chose their schools, extracurricular activities, and ensured their smooth lives. However, she recently realized it was time to step back and focus on her own life.
Her 18-year-old daughter was planning a weekend beach trip with friends. Nicelle, being self-reliant and dependable, trusted her to handle the situation. Despite having work unrelated to the trip, Nicelle stepped in to research hotels and safe beaches for her daughter. When her daughter showed her the college list, Nicelle was initially surprised to find that her daughter had been working with a college counselor independently.
She was relieved but also concerned about how someone else would handle the task. However, when her daughter expressed her desire for a happy college life, Nicelle supported her decision.
After her daughter submitted the college applications, she started planning a beach trip with her friends. Nicelle had begun freelance writing again but couldn't resist helping her daughter with the hotel booking. She paused and realized that her daughter was ready to leave home and take charge of her life, and she should focus on her own life. After 18 years of putting her children's needs first, Nicelle is learning that it may be time to resign as the CEO of her children's lives and focus on her own.
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