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December 8, 2023 33 mins

A listener asks: All I want to do is be a housewife taking care of my husband and children. However, I am scared to share this dream with anyone because I think being a housewife is outmoded and I may be making a bad choice. Dan, what should I do?

So what do you think? Is being a full-time housewife just an old outdated Leave it to Beaver career choice. Or is it still a legitimate option today?

Does it have to be an either/or choice or could you find a creative option that combines the best of both worlds.

Well, let’s talk about it - we’re right here at Christmas time and it’s a wonderful opportunity to dream and plan for the work and life you love in the coming year.

So, grab your cup of ginger tea - or maybe your Mt. Dew - and get ready for a power-packed episode filled with practical advice, inspiring stories, and valuable resources to help maximize your opportunities.

Questions: 

1. I’m staying in a job that I don’t love because my husband is pursuing a career in freelance art so we need my income to pay the bills. 

2. All I want to do is be a housewife taking care of my husband and children. However, I am scared to share this dream with anyone because I think being a housewife is outmoded and I may be making a bad choice. 

3. I love the idea of being an entrepreneur but my problem is that I just don't have an idea yet of what that looks like for me. 

4. Should I give up a potential better salary for my contentment. 

5. I am a high S on the disc profile and don’t think I have much to offer

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including my 11-page workbook Who Are You and Why Are You Here in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/ is-just-being-a-housewife-outmoded 

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