It is much easier to do things before you go to bed than it is to try and fit it in during the morning. If you pack lunches, select clothes for yourself and kids, and get backpacks ready to go the night before- you will save yourself considerable time and stress the next day.
Try to determine what part of the routine slows you down each morning. Is it finding a pair of matching socks? Go out and buy a ton (they’re so inexpensive!) and keep them in a basket in each child’s room.
Some parents have decided to be very creative in how they handle the morning dressing routine. If getting the kids dressed always puts you behind in the morning, maybe this would work for you, too! Try letting the kids sleep in the clothes they’re going to wear to school the next day- they may be wrinkled, but it will cut the time it takes getting ready in the morning by half!
There Just Isn’t Enough Time in the Day
The truth is, there probably isn’t enough time in the day to do everything you want to do. Sometimes, you really need to just give up the things that are not absolutely essential. Most likely your values mean your kids and family are your first priority and then your work is your second priority. In order to live your life according to those values, you may have to accept lower standards on other things, such as household responsibilities.
Another option that can help with the work/life balance is to determine what flexibility options your human resources department might be able to discuss with you. More employers are beginning to offer programs like flexible hours, telecommuting or compressed workweeks. If your company isn’t one of the participating companies, perhaps if you can research and support your case, you may be able to convince them it’s valuable for their company as well as yourself. You’ll never know if you don’t ask!
0 comments so far...
No comments yet.