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Working at home and being a mom is no easy task. There’s a lot to do and juggle on any given day. If you’re going to have a positive experience then you must set yourself up right from the beginning.

 

When you know what it takes to succeed when working at home then you can get more done and not feel too overwhelmed. The following advice will get you on track to figuring out what you need to do to ensure that you can have a smooth and rewarding time when you’re a mom who’s working from home.

 

A Comfortable Home & Office Space

 

When considering what it takes to succeed when working from home you must have a comfortable home and dedicated office space. It’s important that your home remains at a comfy temperature and that you have a sturdy roof over your head so you stay dry, cozy, and don’t have to spend a lot on energy bills if you’re always around.

 

One option is to hire residential foam roofing services to replace an old roof that may be leaking and have cracks. Also, be sure to decorate your office space so you remain productive and can complete what tasks you wish to tackle each day.

 

Concentration

 

You can better succeed at working from home as a mother by being able to concentrate. This can be challenging when you have kids who need you and pets around the home. Therefore, it may be wise to hire childcare so you can work quietly knowing that your kids are safe and staying well.

 

Eliminate as many distractions as possible and try to work in a space that has a door you can shut. It might also help to shut off your phone and email notifications and put on some soothing music in the background. Set office hours and stick to them so you can have more work-life balance and take breaks to help you focus.

Motivation

 

Another important aspect of being able to successfully work from home has to do with your level of motivation. It might help to wake up early and shower and get dressed for the day instead of staying in your pajamas. Treat working from home like you would any job and get yourself ready and eat a healthy breakfast to maintain motivation and the right mindset for the day ahead. Create to-do lists and organize your day so you can manage your workload.

 

Proper Communication

 

Succeed when you’re a mom who works at home by communicating effectively and proactively. Keep the lines of communication open with your coworkers, boss, and even friends and family. Clarify expectations and make sure the right people have the information from you that they need to do their jobs.

 

Always let others know if there will be delays with hitting deadlines or if there are issues that arise that need to be addressed. Be a good remote worker by using different and the proper means of communication to stay in touch including video, phone, online chat, email, and text. 

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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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