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HOW TO JUGGLE HOME AND

WORK LIFE SUCCESSFULLY

If you’re used to working in an office and having a clear demarcation
between work and home life, juggling it all can be a huge challenge. The
reality is if you are making the conscious decision to be a work at home
mom – even if you telecommute – you will be blurring the lines that
create the boundaries. To balance it all, you’ll need a plan.

These tips can help you out:

 Learn To Prioritize
Since you’ll be the one at home, chance are you’ll have a lot more
on your plate. You’ll feel compelled to not only take care of your
child and your business, but also your home. You cannot do it all.
Learning to prioritize what must be done and what can wait will be
essential. So, too, will be learning to delegate some duties to other
family members where possible.

 Learn To Let Some Things Go
If you have a sick child and a huge contract on the line, your
priorities are clear. Those two things will demand your attention. If
your laundry piles up and your dishes don’t get washed, just let it
go. They’ll wait until tomorrow. Your child and your client won’t!

 Learn To Ask For Help
You’re amazing, but you’re only human. You will need help
sometimes. Don’t be afraid to ask for it.

 Have A Backup Plan
There will be some days when you cannot keep up with your child
and your work, too. Make sure you have a backup plan in place.
Get a relative to watch the child or even have a drop-in situation
with a local daycare. It’s okay to not always be the one in charge of
child care. In fact, sometimes little ones do better with socialization
if they are allowed to be in group settings once in a while.

 Make The Most Of Downtime
Take advantage of any downtime you have to tackle projects that
must be done. While your baby sleeps, for example, make your
calls. As your child eats breakfast, get dinner started in a slow
cooker. Do remember to carve out some time for yourself, too.

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