I am a homemaker.

I have worked full-time and part-time, spent time with my children, and stayed at home with them. I’ve worked outside full-time over the years, but I’ve never given it any thought. Being a homemaker, as I have always considered myself, has always been my main priority.

There have been a lot of attempts to define the term “homemaker,” but I think there is no need for this, as the definition is already rather comprehensive.

A homemaker effectively manages the household under complete supervision in any circumstance. This role belongs to both men and women; it’s just about sharing responsibilities with each other to ensure the home runs smoothly.

I have embraced this role without any regrets because, in reality, running a household is no less than running a company. I strongly agree with this, and I have even written about it in my previous blog, Motherhood or Mental Hood.

Just like a train cannot run on a single wheel, it needs both wheels to function. If we observe closely, both wheels move together on the tracks, parallel to each other—neither one is greater nor lesser. If one wheel is bigger and the other smaller, the train won’t run smoothly.

Similarly, both partners in a family must always feel that they are equal, and their efforts must be equally distributed. Only then will the journey of life move forward smoothly.

It’s not that someone can’t take on the role of a homemaker while having a job—of course, they can. Along with their work, they can also manage other responsibilities efficiently without any help.

Yes, I manage my home. To be honest, I am a chef, a teacher, a family engineer, a laundry worker, a dietitian, a storyteller, a time manager, and a finance manager—all in one. I try my best to fulfil all these roles and manage everything, and my home has always been my top priority.

My children, my husband, and my home and its every corner reside in my heart. My constant effort is to maintain a comfortable home for my family, because that is my most important responsibility. And fulfilling this role requires just as much creativity, discipline, intelligence, and hard work as any other job.

A question often arises in my mind, and I also seek the answer within myself: Are titles like “Family CEO,” “Family Engineer,” or “Chef” truly complete representations of a homemaker? Is a homemaker simply someone who handles all household tasks, takes care of the children, or manages everything while staying at home full-time? Could the title of “homemaker” hold even greater significance than that?

As a homemaker, I care for my children, not just in big ways but in every detail, from their education to their smallest needs. And at the same time, it’s not that I cannot step outside the home and take up a job or that I don’t want to. Of course, I can work outside the home, but for me, my home and my children remain my primary responsibility.

I do all this by choice, for my family and myself. Yes, I love cooking nutritious meals. Sometimes, I enjoy working in the kitchen with everyone, and other times, I cherish being alone and listening to old songs on my carvaan while cooking—this feels like my best time. Cooking is something I love, and it’s also true that providing my family with nutritious food is, in itself, an invaluable job.

But most of all, I love sitting with my family, talking, and laughing wholeheartedly—this is the time that feels most precious to me. Keeping the house clean and organised is an essential part of my life. I always try to maintain a tidy and well-arranged home so that whenever we step inside, we feel a sense of peace, comfort, and positivity. A home should truly feel like a home, and that’s exactly what I strive to create.

I enjoy working in the fields of psychology and nutrition, and it is my profession. However, it is not my primary responsibility. My children are still young, and even when they grow up, my primary responsibility will remain being a homemaker. But being a homemaker is not just a role—it is my identity, and honestly, I truly love the word homemaker for myself.

Essence:

In the end, I just want to say that no matter how many definitions of a homemaker exist, each one is complete in its own way. I would simply like to add that a homemaker can be anyone, whether they work outside the home or stay at home full-time. Anyone who considers taking care of their family and managing their home as their greatest achievement is also a homemaker.

Dear Readers,

Thank you for reading. Stay healthy, stay happy, and stay connected!

~Preeti😊