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If you’ve suddenly found yourself working from home on a more frequent basis, you are not alone. While you’ve done well to adjust to a new way of living, you cannot afford to let work life ruin your home life. It’s not fair on you, and it’s certainly not fair on your family.

Completing the necessary home upgrade projects is the only way to regain control of the situation. Here are some of the things you need to establish ASAP.

A Designated Workspace

Working from the bed or sofa was fine when it looked as though this would be a temporary measure. Now that remote working is here to stay, it’s essential that you have a designated home office. Whether you’re just starting to work from home or find yourself struggling to deal with the increasingly hectic home, you need this space. It could mean converting the guest room, attic, or garage. Either way, the project should be at the top of your agenda.

Failure to do this will prevent you from reestablishing a healthy work-life balance. It will consequently disrupt your work progress too.

A Great Bed

The process of working from home can be mentally exhausting, even when you are more productive than normal. Therefore, getting a good night’s rest is essential. Treating yourself to a new mattress, bedsheets, and pillows will work wonders. Decluttering the space and promoting better circulation of air will further improve your quality of sleep. In turn, you’ll wake up feeling energized and in a better frame of mind for the day of work ahead.

Complement the bedroom upgrades with bathroom steps, such as new towels or a boosted shower pressure, for optimal results. 

A Place To Relax

If you work hard, you should play hard too. Right now, partying is harder than ever due to Covid-19. Why not bring luxury and fun to your garden? Hot tubs are the perfect addition that provide a place to relax alone, with the family, or with a small group of friends. When accompanied by a projector screen or a music system, the entertainment is even better. It’s an investment that will continue to enhance your life long after normality has returned. 

Alternative ideas like creating a home gym or home cinema can be equally beneficial. The key is to have an outlet to shut off from work mode.

A Greener Home

The fact that you are spending more time at home has probably seen your utility bills soar. Therefore, it’s vital that you learn to regain control. Eco-friendly updates are the ideal solution. From installing LED lights to instant boiling taps, all upgrades are wise. However, insulation should be the main concern as your heating bills will skyrocket in the winter. Reduce the amount of heat lost with better windows, doors, and roofing. It’ll pay dividends in the long run.

You want to see the financial rewards of working from home, and this step will go a long way to helping. Now is the time to fully embrace it.

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Kori

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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