How To Avoid Burnout as a Busy Work-From-Home Parent

 Working from home is fulfilling because you get to earn while spending a lot of time with your family and have a more flexible schedule. You also save some money because you don't have to commute to work, eat out or maintain an expensive work wardrobe. 

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However, working from home has its challenges; apart from attending to job demands, you still have to run a functional house. There're kids to attend to, a home to tidy, homework to check, and other home obligations that you cannot ignore. When not careful, you can quickly burn out. Here are a few tips to help you prevent burnout.

Invest in an Ergonomic Work Environment

If you sit down for long hours, you can easily hurt your back and shoulders, especially if you don't have a comfortable chair and work table. Think of investing in a home office away from all the noises and distractions of a busy home. 

Critically think about the furniture and equipment you need to be productive. It pays to ensure that you are comfortable working and maintaining a healthy posture, reducing back pain, cardiovascular problems, and nerve constriction. If you already have health issues resulting from poor posture, check out obVus Solutions to improve your wellbeing.

Get the Blood Flowing

Sitting for long hours can lead to back problems. To avoid this, stand up every 20 to 30 minutes, take a 5-minutes walk around the house, then go back to work. Also, make sure that you get out of the house every day and take at least a 30-minutes walk, keeping you fit and healthy.

It's also refreshing when you are out of the house, helping you unwind, relax and admire the beauty of the landscape, flowers, people, trees, and the greenery.

Learn To Keep a Balance

Running a household can be overwhelming because there's a lot to do, and attending to a business or job gives you little time to take care of yourself. Instead, have a work schedule and allocate enough time to relax, spend with family, enjoy a hobby or the outdoors.

When you feel overwhelmed, get someone to help with the house chores. More importantly,  make sure you get enough sleep every night. It also helps to employ people to help with some of the work demands if you run a business. The more you delegate, the more time you'll have to relax, avoiding burnout.

Take Breaks

Taking breaks helps to unwind, re-energize and focus on the core tasks. Take one day every week to relax and unwind. Ensure you're resting- this is not a day to handle house chores such as general cleaning, but it's a total rest from all responsibilities as you allow someone else to take care of the tasks. Also, learn to listen to your body. When you're tired with low energy levels, rest, take a nap or go to the spa. 

If you are continually finding it hard to stay motivated when working from home, create a reward system. For instance, if you are struggling to keep up with your workout schedule, reward yourself every week that you consistently workout, motivating you to do the same the following week. As a result, regular exercise will significantly reduce or prevent burnout.

Why Homeschooling Is the Way to Go

 

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For several years, parents have been educating their children in the comfort of their homes. According to scientific research, years of homeschooling your little ones gives them a better moral, educational, and psychological foundation and improves their chances of succeeding in their future academic endeavors.

Today, most parents have substituted traditional schools for homeschooling. This is particularly common among those parents concerned about school safety and quality. The National Center for Education Statistics, in their 2016 study, revealed that the U.S has more than 1.7 million homeschooled children, and the number is expected to continue rising.

Are you wondering whether to enroll your kid at the school down the street and create more openings for Teach for America jobs or homeschool them? Here are some of the advantages of homeschooling to steer you in the right direction.

Personalized Learning

With the homeschooling educational structure, teachers and parents can join forces to tailor the student’s learning. All this depends on the learner’s needs. 

One characteristic of traditional classrooms is the big student-to-teacher ratio. This isn’t the same for homeschooling as it allows an individualized and one-on-one learning environment for learners. Parents report that compared to traditional schooling, the bonds that homeschooling tutors form with their students are closer, thanks to the one-on-one interactions.

In addition, homeschooling allows instructors and parents to evaluate learners and identify what works for them and what doesn’t. After getting their facts rights, they could use a different approach or make some adjustments to the teaching methods to accommodate the learners. This way, no one is left behind.

College Preparation

Another benefit of homeschooling your child is the fact that it readies them for college. How? By impacting in them core values such as responsibility. Homeschooled students are more likely to take responsibility for their learning compared to their traditional-schooled counterparts. 

Schedule Flexibility

Another aspect that makes the prospect of homeschooling your child even more attractive is the flexibility in schedules. With homeschooling, your kid’s routine isn’t rigid and robotic. They do not have to run at the ring of the bell or change to other subjects when a period expires. There is no fixed time for recess or lunch.

Homeschooling allows your kid to complete whatever work they have in their own time and rest for the remaining time. There is no need to put unnecessary pressure on them.

Classes Can Happen Anywhere

Because it doesn’t require a physical classroom, homeschooling can be done anywhere and at any time. Whether you are taking a one-week vacation or a two-month trip, you can always carry the curriculum with you wherever you go. This way, you need not worry about falling behind.

Even more convenient is online homeschooling, thanks to virtual classrooms. Although this system should align with a conventional school calendar, all will be well if students stay in touch with their teachers and complete their assignments and lessons.

Self-Discipline

The truth is homeschooling instills some invaluable values into your child early in their development. Rather than the sole focus being grades, homeschooling encourages students to enjoy learning. Skills such as self-motivation, time management, and being accountable for their education are what will give your kid a head-start in their lives and careers.

From the points above, it is evident that homeschooling plays a massive role in your child’s life. If you were looking for a sign to start homeschooling your little ones, this is it!

Kids Bowl Free Summer 2021

You are not going to believe this. I signed up for this the summer of 2017 then never went. We just went to the pool so much and then I would forget to check into bowling and then the kids would play outside like kids do in the summer. Somehow the summer flew by!

Then we moved in the fall of 2017 and in FEBRUARY 2018, my husband took four kids bowling at Aaron's Family Fun Center in Belton, MO while my daughter had her 13th birthday party – and the bowling was a hit! We went there a few times doing the Buddy Bowl, which was $4 per kid for a game, shoes and a soda. 

This summer I am determined to take the kids bowling, and drag along some other families who are signed up for Kids Bowl Free! Check it out:

Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES Of Bowling Every Day All Summer Long, Valued At Over $500 Per Child!

Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first-ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.

Here's what they have to say on their website, and if you love to bowl it's a pretty good deal:

Did you know that adult family members can get 2 FREE games, every day all summer long with our Family Pass starting at just $29.95?

And yes, I am aware that most likely I might have to buy some nachos and sodas. I might even once or twice bowl with them just to show them how it's done how bad I am and always have been despite growing up in a bowling alley while my mom was on a team and also learning bowling at St. Agnes' bowling alley in Roeland Park, Kansas (we walked there from Old Mission Junior High, near Bishop Miege ... seems I was always destined to become Catholic ... all the signs were there, and my husband's grandparents lived right across the street from my junior high). Wow, I can make a connection from one thing to another with pretty much anything, can't I? :-)

Let me know if you get signed up and if you actually plan to go! Here's how to sign up!

Here are more indoor fun ideas in Kansas City, summer or winter!

*for only $37.95 (one-time payment), I can get a pass for all summer for up to 4 more adults to bowl 2 free games each day ... which comes in handy since one of my kids is almost 20 and if my husband and I also both want to go along. 

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Tips for Getting Good Headshots

 Perhaps you’re a model looking forward to building your portfolio, or maybe you simply want to look professional for that new job you’re applying for. Whatever your reasons may be, looking your best in your headshots is something that you should aspire for. 

Here are some helpful tips you can use when getting Denver headshots. 

Hire a Professional

If you want a professionally made headshot, then you should hire a professional. There’s no room for DIY selfie productions when you want good-quality headshots. Sure, it’s still cheaper to do it yourself, but a good headshot is a solid investment you should make. 

Summer Poolside Reading 2021

 Instead of posting a stack of books that I won't read, I'm going to post them one at a time as I'm reading them or as I finish them. Often I read two at a time: a nonfiction and a fiction. I'll also be honest and let you know if I did NOT finish a book and instead wanted to throw it at the wall or burn it. Here we go:

Fantastic pool read: The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian. I got it because I always wanted to be one, but then I ended up loving it and crying at the end.

I dare you to NOT find something in this book that knocks you off balance. There's an entire page kicking your butt about talking about being busy on social media instead of actually DOING something. Guilty. Also, tag this guy on Instagram if you love the book and he'll probably message you!

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