W.A.H.M. Advice: How to Balance Kids and Career Under the Same Roof by Michelle Rebecca

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Contributing Author: Michelle Rebecca

It’s not always easy to balance work and children, especially when they live under the same roof and demand so much of your time.

That’s why you have to set rules so you can devote ample time and energy to both.

The three following tips may help you along the way to a balanced life. 

1.) Set a Work Schedule

The great thing about working at home is that you can set your own hours.

However, if you constantly interrupt your work to tend to the kids, you’ll end up working less and earning less.

Schedule set work hours and don’t let anything except emergencies interrupt them.

After a while, your kids will understand that you’re not available to play at that time.

2.) Keep a Separate Office

How can you concentrate on work when the kids are watching TV in the living room or fixing a snack in the kitchen?

You can’t, so keep work away from your family.

Turn a spare room or basement into your office and do all your work there.

Also, keep the kids out of that room; if necessary, close the door and insist that they knock only in case of an emergency.

3.) Get Help Where Needed

Even with strict boundaries, at some point you’ll need help.

Hire a babysitter if the kids are starving for attention, or hire an assistant to take administrative tasks off your hands. You could also automate parts of your life.

A comprehensive management software program will help you keep all your projects on track, saving hours of time that can be spent with your kids.

Kids and work might not seem like compatible housemates, but by taking control of when and how you work you can be a productive businessperson and an involved parent. 

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About the Contributing Author:

Michelle is a writer, freelancer, and author of her blog Social We Love. She’s written about almost every topic under the sun, and loves constantly learning about new subjects and industries while she’s writing.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs. Follow her on Twitter: @Mich_Rebecca: and Google+

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