As it becomes increasingly difficult in today's economy for parents to pay for day care, many mothers (and parents) choose to work from home while caring for their children. This allows the parent to be present for these stages of growth years of the child, and actively participate in daily activities, their days, and costs and provide a function outside (such as mobility, lunches, uniforms / dry cleaning, etc..) Despite many advantages, there are also challenges that must be overcome to fathers and mothers to succeed professionally while feeding, education, and provide their children at some point. These changes in the lifestyle 10 to help you prioritize your program, and encourage success in work and parenting:
1. I wake up at least 30 minutes earlier than your children! I know that sleep is at a premium, but they spend a few quiet moments, without interruption to dress and how you plan to do list for the day will reward you many times. Afternoon quiet time / nap time for your children (depending on the ages of your children) is also a savior for at least one hour of productive time as well. Plan your day! My oldest daughter (11) used this time to sew in her room while my son (9) draws masterpieces with legos or fads. I intend this time coincide with a nap in the afternoon and my child to do most of my work for the day during this period.
2. Organize your workspace, which includes your home, because it is an extension of your workspace. It is impossible to close focus on profitable projects when accumulated in high office with papers covering all horizontal surfaces, and nothing is where it belongs (or even where it belongs!) And leakage of your mind to distraction and sabotage to manage your time, because there is no What ever you can find. Take the time (a few days if necessary) to clean and declutter each area and a new beginning.
3. Ben is a game If you have young children or preschoolers, and maintain the laundry basket filled with your favorite toys and get it out only during working hours. Blocks, books, puzzles are great! And your kids will look forward to special time of day when they are allowed to play with their favorite toys, and you can run tasks in the same room with them while you do. Make sure the cart out of sight, and when he arrives on the task of the undertaking concerned to maintain the attractiveness of these new and exciting toys.
4. Limit the use of the screen. Does tend to develop a preschool television in front of your child's education and more with your laptop or smart phone extra, but resist the urge! Yes, they will be quiet and immersed in the entertainment, but it is wrong for them, and could very well have adverse effects on their physical and mental development. By age, you can allow 30 minutes - 1 hour use of the tool or technology of television per day per child, and the planning of these minutes occur during your sessions more productive intensively may be useful.
5. Hire assistant's mother. If your profession demands of young children in their care outside for a few hours a day, and to consider "parent helper" in the square. Can a young man or young person who is not yet old enough to be alone in being an incubator of great help to entertain the kids while you're at home with you and under your supervision. They often work to a minimum with respect to the center (of course with their parents first, of course), and it can be positive for the first time work experience for them too.
6. The implementation of routine tasks or cleaning. Stop cleaning Once the first Marathon cluttering and cleaning the house (see Tip # 2)! You must have a plan every day, and different methods work for different situations. Consider dividing your tasks and weekly throughout the week: Monday to vacuum, sweep and wipe every Tuesday, and clean bathrooms, Wednesday, and so the wash load (or two) of clothes every day dried and stored. Or if you prefer to work on a routine day, delegate to 2 pm on Friday for the basic cleaning routine. And you will find that keeping the house nice and organized will save you cleaning time! If your children are old enough, involve them in household chores per week. My vacuum and dust of the older children of their own rooms, and clean toilet and sink in the bathroom, while the other cleaned the tub. A sweep and mop the bathroom on the other. Every week, and they used to earn pocket money by doing a job well done and without complaint. Spend 15 minutes a day (timing), remove the clutter of a room / area or do a detailed cleaning (windows, corners, etc.) to stay on top of these tasks "additional". Make sure the dishes in a day / unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the table, go through the mail, and put things back and use it. It will change your vision and your results!
7. The development of the current frequency. If you already cook with a variety of creative and just serve more nutritious meals without stress or fatigue, skip this tip. If, however, preparing the meal is always overwhelming and take away are increasingly the option of normal, while dreaming of luxury meals to prepare for the future is the solution: accept that is normal for you to use the same principle "family favorite" list every week. These are meals that you know your kids love (nutritious, yes) and you've cooked them a million times if you do not have to spend a lot of mental preparation. If there was a family favorite 14, which is fast enough, and not very intensive to make, and the establishment of the existing roundabout two weeks. If you have only seven years, and repeat the same week, again and again. Now that you have provided a list of meals, choose a day to serve each and every one (Friday is homemade pizza in my house, for example, on Monday each other for a week. Blackened chicken pasta salad with Sunday night may include popcorn, apples and cheese. you get the idea.) Now, it'll take a few minutes, but you just do it once! The list of items needed for food per week (either on paper or a spreadsheet where you can easily re-organization or even a grocery list application on the phone). Rearrange the list by location of the item in the supermarket of your favorite (canned goods, meat products, etc.) Now you have a weekly grocery list! Make copies to take with you to the store to mark that you fill the cart. Stop stressing and buy the same things again and again! If you want to cook something different and fun on the weekends or once a week, leaving a space to write in components of the recipe and the appointment of a new day to prepare for it. Adapt it works for you and your lifestyle.
8. Investment in quality time. The truth is that the quality and quantity time with your children the task. It's easy to forget that just because children are always with you does not mean that you are actually with them. When your mind and focus on work, and I have not been kicked out of the office building to the letter, it may be harder to put the work aside, and give your children your attention. It is important to find a way to communicate with them! Try to set a timer for 30 minutes several times a day to review your child's eyes as he or she speaks to you and play with him or do something fun together. Moreover, after dinner was over, and the kitchen is clear, and spend some time reading with your children and show them affection. They need you, not just your physical presence, but your presence, mental and emotional as well. It will give them full attention during times specified help you specifically not to break the "Set", but also help your children not to be in need and at times when you should focus on your tasks career. He will come to the flavor and expect their enthusiasm and one-on-one times a day with you (and you'll be amazed at how you will feel connected to them, and how He will bless your heart!)
9. Eliminate wasted time. You probably already know what it is without much thinking, but take a few minutes anyway, and a list of activities that tend to use as escape from your responsibilities. Maybe a television network channel, or social ... You get the idea. Anything that helps is to return to your procrastination needs in a specific period of time, then set aside to date. For example, you could have a cup of morning coffee while you spend 30 minutes of computer time on personal interests, then check again in the treatment of e-mail for 15 minutes after lunch. The important thing is to have a plan and stick to the transfer to stop eating at the time of contact with children and / or benefit your company. Also, I think through the red tape and find ways to make it more simple: Do you have a quick scan of the pelvis and brushing of the toilet once you get your routine ready in the morning and not return until 'that is necessary. Clean up after your meal before leaving the kitchen. Do you have children you bring the oldest dirty clothes and put them in the washing machine instead of travel for each room to yourself. Find ways to save steps, and therefore, conservation of energy and time. And you will see that you get better and better at this point that you begin to exercise them.
10. Refueling. For most mothers I know, this is the date the most difficult to keep, but it is most important. Pressures of work and parenting and life in general take their toll on your mind, body and spirit. Should be very plan for the rest! Daily exercise. (This can be done with your kids running around in your garden. To be creative and think outside the box). Take a bath after calming the kids to bed. Take a few minutes to read at bedtime, instead of watching TV because it helps the body relax and your sleep to be more comfortable. Continue with your wife and to invest in your relationship. Go to bed at a reasonable hour instead of staying until the end. Set aside Saturday (or at least most), a family fun day, a day when your children that you do not work in your office, make phone calls every day. You need them, and they need it. Sunday and rest day in our family. We go to church to worship and spend a day just being together. Take time to nourish your soul and benefits will astound you. Resting is not lazy. Deadline, it is much needed from the problems of everyday life and work in reality and fuel productivity and success.
And these improvements can add life to your routine slowly. Take one step at a time and do not let yourself get overwhelmed by all the changes that are trying to do. Let yourself (and your calendar) to be flexible. No one can follow all of these every day: children get sick change commitments, and holidays occur. Focus instead on what can be implemented now and reap the rewards as you grow, learn, discover your life bigger and better with your family!
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