Life in 2020 is a lot faster and tougher than it was even ten years ago. As we age, there are more responsibilities, roles to fill in, and deadlines to catch up on. Adulthood is a never-ending race to reach your targets and at the same time, juggle various tasks.

As a result, we end up missing out on movie nights, family gatherings, and much-needed me time.

That’s why we’re here to help you find that essential work-life balance:

Prioritize your time

As a working parent, you’ll always be making tradeoffs. That’s why you need to start categorizing tasks that are important or urgent.

The key is to have ‘set’ hours for tasks. If 9 o’clock is dinner time with the family, don’t take office calls at that time.

You can use an Excel spreadsheet to create a timeline of your daily activities. Write down the full details of important family commitments so you don’t forget what they entail, and how you need to plan around them.

Moreover, make sure you never choose work over important milestones such as your child’s first field day or your own wedding anniversary.

Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget to take some me-time out for your mental health.

Divide tasks  

It’s important for your family to realize that you’ve got a number of shoes to fill in and may need help. So teach your kids early on that helping around the house is a family value that holds immense importance.

You also need to reiterate that your partner needs to lend a hand; for instance, if you’re packing lunch for the kids, maybe your partner can iron their uniforms. Similarly, get your kids to help you water the plants and set the dinner table.

Make it sound like a family activity instead of a chore. This way, the tasks get divided without compromising on time spent with the family.

It’s also educational for kids to learn important household tasks from a young age. It makes them grow into hardworking adults.

Hire a maid

Most working parents are unable to pay attention to their families because they’re too overwhelmed due to work at home. Hiring a maid makes this ordeal easier for you. They’ll look after all the tasks that are keeping you from focusing on family time.

As a result, you get a cleaner house, more time with the kids, and a greater ability to focus on office work.

Maids can clean up, do the dishes, take care of laundry, and clean up the kitchen. You can get them to come whenever you get time off work. You can also choose how often you require their services—once a week or once in two weeks.

Never miss a chance to make your family feel loved! Meanwhile, Budget Maids will make sure your home is spotless. Book an appointment if you’re based in Reston or Rockville.