August 2020

This month I am highlighting a guest writer;  Lacie Martin

Tried-and-Tested Tips to Help You Achieve Work-Life Balance When You Work From Home
 
The idea of pursuing a full-time career from home is truly a compelling one as it promises flexibility and a great deal of family time. Yet, if you’re not careful, you may find yourself more burned out than you would be in a regular 9 to 5. Here are some foolproof tips that can be of great help in maintaining a healthy equilibrium.
 
Tech Tools
 
Tech can make your life easier, and yes, there’s no dearth of ways you can make great use of it as you balance work and family life at home.

• When you work from home, you need to make efficient use of apps that can help you stay productive.
• It’s also a must to make use of effective collaboration and communication software, especially when you work with other people.
• There are apps that can give you a much-needed creativity boost when you’re running dry.
• Tech goes the extra mile as kid-friendly gadgetry can keep youngsters engaged and learning as you work.
• Of course, there are also apps to help you schedule activities, plan meals, and, all in all,  run your home more efficiently.

 
Home Help
 
Working from home full time while also maintaining a healthy and happy home can sometimes be too much of a tall order, so something’s definitely got to give.
 

• When working from home full time, it’s smart to ensure that all hands are on deck with age-appropriate choresfor everyone.
• Consider outsourcing tasks like deep cleaning your home to a professional cleaning service.
• Consider engaging Family Factor to keep your kids academically supported while you’re working.

 
Reliable Routines
 
Balancing work and home at home is not for the faint of heart, so make sure to keep yourself supported on the day to day.
 

• Maintaining a healthy and productive morning routine is essential in setting the right pace for your day.
• Give yourself opportunities for self-care throughout the day by clocking in a workout or indulging in a healthy snack, for instance.
• Make it a point to respect your work hours, so you also don’t neglect the people who truly matter—your family.

 
Ultimately, how well you balance your work and home life depends on how open you are to making use of the tools and other resources available to you, as well as how you stick to the routines that truly serve you and your family. The bottom line is, it can be done, so yes, you’ve got this!
 

 
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