It is difficult for all mothers to play the role of "mother" when working from home, and even more difficult is to work from home without your children.
That's where we come in to help you do both: work and enjoy time with your kids at home, thanks to our tips.
How to Adapt When Every Day Is "Bring Your Child to Work"?
Define
Your Philosophy in Working from Home
It would
help if you defined your philosophy towards working from home as a mother to
define your own goals and ways to achieve them.
There is no
right or wrong philosophical view. This philosophy may change over time because
everyone sees things for himself and according to what suits him, but you have
a clear idea of what you want.
Act Like
You're Working from The Office
If you've
ever worked from the office, you must know how things are going. You start your
work energetic, take a break, then work your way back up and finish your day
with tasks that require less effort. And your conversations with your
co-workers are about looking for new job opportunities where you can develop
your skills and earn more money.
When working
from home, you must keep your day organized like this. Sometimes, it can be
greener on the other side. Don't forget to explore more opportunities; There
might be an opportunity with a higher salary and fewer hours, or an opportunity
with a higher job title and more occasional assignments.
Dress For
the Situation
As a mother
who works from home and wants to achieve the highest results, you need to ensure
that you are wearing the proper work clothes.
Wearing
t-shirts with comic strips or funny cartoon characters can guarantee you a good
mood, and it will cheer up your kids too.
And it would
help if you always remembered that working at home with kids is stressful
enough so don't wear clothes that are too tight or too loose.
Wear clothes
that make you feel confident, comfortable, and relaxed while working at home
with your child or any other work you have to do at home.
Go
Digital
Being with
your kids might be a great choice to work from home, but it's always tense,
with too many distractions and little discipline eroding your ability to
achieve. So, take advantage of the power of what we call "automation"
today, where you can make your tasks easier and get many tasks done at the end
of the day by exploiting digital applications and tools.
Find Community
With the
world-changing, it's easy for us all to feel isolated. All of us, as mothers,
feel like we're alone working from home.
So, we have
to look for people similar to us in personality, traits, and lifestyle. This is
where working mothers' communities come in vital as finding someone who shares
your problems and helps you find solutions to them. That can be facilitated by
searching for them in Facebook groups or mothers' forums to find people who
share your interests.
Keep The Home
"Positive" Despite All the Distractions
All of your
efforts to keep your home a fun and comfortable place for productivity escape
the window when noise and distractions come through the door.
So, here are
some helpful tips for keeping your home office "positive":
Work from
a quiet place: Find
a place that provides you with privacy and tranquility. This can be difficult
if you live in an apartment or a small area that does not have many options,
but try to find ways to create a small space that is more private than the rest
of the rooms. You can achieve this by putting up a simple wooden barrier or
playing soft music to block out other sounds.
Wear
headphones if necessary: There are times when you need to concentrate but can't control the
level of background noise (like kids' noise). Find good-quality headphones that
cancel out background noise if this is the case. This will allow you to hear
your music or podcasts while blocking out any distracting noises around you.
Shut off
all distractions while working: This may mean putting away your phone, computer, or tablet
so that you aren't tempted to check them at any point during the day.
Find A
Place For "You"
Once you
find a suitable spot, the next step is to fit your personality. Find some
decorating ideas online, and start transforming your new space. This is a great
way to start enjoying a more comfortable and quiet work experience at home.
The great
thing about being a mother who works from home is that you can set up your home
office to be an oasis of calm. And when the child grows up, the office can be
redesigned and converted into a playroom or study, according to the child's
needs at the time.
Make It
Fun
Can you
achieve the best results while working from home with a child? It can be
challenging, but it is not impossible either.
All you have
to do is bring some 'fun' into the home atmosphere, and that doesn't mean
quitting work or enjoying yourself all day, but instead putting in some tasks
that allow you to forget your responsibilities as a work-from-home mom have
some fun.
This may
seem like a very "challenge," but there are no other options to
achieve the highest results but to try some new things.
Discover
Your Children's Favorite Activities and Involve Them in Your Work
Your kids
love being involved in your work, so why not get them involved? This teaches
them more about the real world and helps you focus on your daily tasks when
working from home.
If you plan
to involve your child in your work, the first thing is finding out what your
child likes by asking him about it directly.
Suppose one
of your children likes to help out in the kitchen, for example, you can assign
them some simple tasks such as making "cookies" or peeling vegetables
at the weekend .. your child enjoys and you save some effort.
Structure
Everyday Tasks Around Their Activities
Having
children means forgetting about "free time." Mom always forgets when
she can go out with her friends, go shopping, or play her favorite sport.
However, suppose the mother can organize other activities like cleaning the
house, gardening, or even walking simultaneously. In that case, her children
are busy; she will feel good about changing the pace of her typical day.
The child's
busy time can also complete tasks requiring more focus. If swimming is on
Monday and Thursday of each week, for example, during this hour, you can achieve
a specific task to provide more effort for your children in their spare time.
Find A
Way to Do Your Household Chores Smartly
It would
help if you found more ways to get the chores done in the least amount of time
so that you can save more time and effort for yourself and your family.
You can
achieve this by hiring a home helper or getting your household tasks done regularly
so that tasks do not pile up and take too long to complete.
Figure
Out How to Delegate
It's all too
easy to say you'll delegate tasks when you're tired or overburdened, but it's tough
to do so, especially when there's no "organization." To delegate
effectively, it is necessary to save more time, organize tasks and find ways to
provide more rest.
To delegate
tasks effectively, think about what needs to be done. For example, if you want
to clean your children's rooms, start by thinking about the steps involved in
the process. Are there certain things they should avoid? Do they need to
arrange their beds? Do they need to pick up soiled clothes from the floor? Kids
can do all these little things quickly and easily.
Schedule
Breaks for Yourself
Break time
is the time to relax and recharge your batteries to be more efficient and
productive throughout the day. There are many ways you can successfully
incorporate breaks into your day without disrupting your productivity or
wasting time needed for your job responsibilities.
Among the
activities that you can do during breaks to avoid fatigue due to excessive
stress are the following:
- Take at least one day off per week from household
chores.
- Set a day for your children to interact with others to
enhance their social communication skills.
- Take your children to bed at eight o'clock so you can
relax for a while before bed.
Be
Consistent
"Consistency"
is your password when working from home. This can be not easy when there are
children who think of nothing but play.
However,
setting a schedule and sticking to it ensures that you feel more positive and
relaxed. If it's time to "read," put the laptop down, and so on.
Show Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
As a mother
who works from home, you should always invest the rest of your time finding
ways to earn some extra money.
To find more
ideas, take a look at your current job and identify strengths in which you can
invest your skills. For example, if you have exceptional computer skills, hundreds
of job opportunities are available online.
Keep A
Balance Between Your Work and Family Life
One of the
best ways to maintain a balance between your work and family life is to plan
and write everything down. You can write a list of things to get done each day
and make sure you get them done by reviewing the list.
You can also
plan for weekend activities such as going out with your family, attending
events, or watching movies.
Planning
helps you get more done with less effort.
Finally,
It's never easy to leave your kids behind, especially if you work from home - giving you a rare opportunity to spend the day with them. But these were
some helpful tips that you can handle your kids feeling comfortable enough to get some work done.
We wish all moms a great career with a happy family! ❤️️