10 Ways ToKeep Your SanityAs A WorkAt Home Mom

1. Let Go OfExpectations

You want everything to beperfect. You want to do it all.Why shouldn't you? Because it's crazy. No one isperfect and no one can do itall.

2. SeparateWorkAnd Home If you don't have an office, try to

set aside a corner of your homethat is just yours for working.Guard it vigilantly. No toys, nohomework, no householdprojects. practice saying it withme: MINE.

3. Consider OutsourcingNonessentialTasks

Make A list of all the tasks,projects and duties that areassociated with your business.Of the items on that list, whichones HAVE to be done by you?

Look into hiring a virtualassistant to complete tasksthat you don't need to do. Itwill free up time for the thingsthat are important.

4. Chores AndErrands AreNot "Me"Time

You need regular,legitimate "me" time ifyou plan on staying saneand happy. This means nochores, errands or tendingto anyone's needs butyour own. It is not selfish,it is preventative.

In case you don't knowwhat that even means:What

IsMETime?

Take a walk byyourselfTake a bubble bathGo get a pedicureMeditateRead (recreationally)Sit quietlyGo out with a friendDo something thatmakes you feel alive,excited, rejuvenated orrelaxed.

5. Find And ConnectWith Like-MindedWomen (or men)

One problem that homebusiness or work athome parents face is thatnot every oneunderstands the uniquechallenges that comewith this lifestyle.

Seek out people throughsocial media or meetupsto connect with and getsupport from.

6. Get AChange OfScenery Too much time at home can

drive anyone nuts. Once ortwice a week go work in acoffee shop or find a localco-working space.

7. Get Out AndSocialize AtLeast Once AWeek

Social media is awesome,but it is no substitute forgood old-fashioned facetime.

Go out to lunch or coffeewith a real live person thatyou don't live with at leastonce a week.

8. Take TimeTo UnplugEveryday

This may or may not be aproblem for you, but if youhave a hard timedisconnecting and letting goof the laptop, you shouldconsider a "digital detox."

Set aside time everyday withno devices, or even better, anentire day or weekend.

9.Get SomeExerciseDaily Take walks, practice yoga,

do some strength training.You will be glad you did.

This is especially importantif you spend a lot of timesitting, get that bloodpumping!

10.CelebrateYourSuccesses

For some reason, womenhave this thing aboutcelebrating themselves andgetting recognition for theirsuccess. Don't be thatwoman.

Take some time, right now,to acknowledge to yourself(and whoever is listening)the awesomeness you haveachieved. You rock!

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