Working Mom Life: My First Week Back to Work

This week was my first week back to work again.

It feels like opening a new chapter. Both exciting and a little overwhelming. After being away for a while, stepping back into the workplace naturally comes with mixed emotions.

To be honest, the night before my first day, I couldn’t sleep well. My mind was full of “what ifs” — what if I couldn’t keep up, what if I forgot how things worked, what if I wasn’t ready?

But the next morning, as I got ready, I whispered to myself, “You’ve done this before. You can do it again. Just go at your own pace.” That simple reminder calmed me down.

Walking into the office felt both familiar and new. Some colleagues I knew, some were new faces. The sweetest part was hearing a few of them say, “Thank you for helping me last time.” Such simple words, but they really encouraged me. It reminded me that the effort we put in — even the little things — never goes unnoticed.

Of course, not everything was easy. There were moments when I felt lost looking at new systems and processes. But instead of panicking, I chose to breathe and take it step by step. Each day, I gave myself small victories to celebrate — finishing a task, asking for help when I didn’t understand, or simply managing my time well between work and home.

And that’s what I want to share with other moms who might be in the same season: it’s okay to go at your own pace. Returning to work after some time away isn’t about being perfect from day one. It’s about showing up, being present, and slowly finding your rhythm again.

We, as working moms, carry so much on our shoulders — caring for our families while also wanting to do well at work. It can feel overwhelming, but please remember this: you don’t have to rush, you don’t have to compare, and you don’t have to be superwoman every single day. What matters most is that you keep going, one step at a time, and give your best in the moment you’re in.

My first week back has reminded me of this truth: progress doesn’t always look big, but it is still progress. And as moms, we should be proud of ourselves for balancing so much and still showing up.

Here are some of my photos for first week. I don't really take photos because I'm busy at office and it's uncomfortable especially at public space and transport to capture all the moment every single day hahaa.These all I got for my memories.