Having a career and being a parent at the same time can be tough. There never seems to be enough time in the day for work, household chores, school runs, bedtime stories etc. It’s fair to say it can get pretty overwhelming.
So if you’re a working parent, here are a few tips to help you find the perfect balance between your family life and your career.
Set boundaries
Whilst it might seem like doing work at the dinner table whilst you eat is the best way to get it done quickly, bringing your work into your family life will actually just stress you out even more.
Try to keep your work and family life separate, so that you’re not overworking yourself, and you can spend time bonding with your family.
Set aside time for family activities
If you have a busy work schedule, it’s important that you make time for your family as well. A good way to make sure you still have quality family time is to set aside time for doing something enjoyable with your family.
Maybe keep the weekends free for daytrips or family days at home. Or have an evening a week kept free for a family film night.
Shake off the day before sitting down with your family
It can be tempting to come home and rant about the day you’ve had, or to snap when you’re stressed. But if you come home stressed and unhappy, your family will pick up on it, and it will start to rub off on them, because they love you.
This doesn’t mean you need to hide your feelings from your family, just take a moment to relax and regain your calm before sitting down with the family. Change into comfy clothes, maybe have a shower, it’s the little things that can help shake off the day. This way, you’ll make sure your home is a positive place and a refuge from work stresses.
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