Stop it!!!! I am a stay at home Mom and have always known that working from home would be hard for me, because I am constantly seeing things that need to be done around the house (unlike my loving husband). I am now obviously working from home now... I consider my house and my family my job. I spend almost every waking moment thinking of ways to do things better, cooking/cleaning and raising my son.
However, I have learned to go OFF DUTY at some point everyday!!! This is harder than you might think...I get up really early in the morning and although I see TONS of stuff that I can be doing to get a jump on the day...I DON'T DO IT! I watch TV (usually Fox News) and type on my computer - connect with others on Facebook etc. It actually gets me in a better frame of mind for the day than getting a jump on the laundry or dishes!
Also, I go OFF DUTY everynight at some point...it depends on how I feel. If I have had it with housework/dishes/cooking etc...I go OFF DUTY. Now, if my 2yr old son needs me or my husband needs something...I am on call - but that housework/ those dishes/ and whatever cooking/freezing may need to be done - will be there tomorrow too! So, I just tell myself I am OFF DUTY and stick to it.
I used to feel guilty about this frame of mind, but I read it in a magazine and realized I am not the only one doing it!!! I still manage to get in a 11 to 12hr workday - so really, what do I have to feel guilty about???
It would be really interesting to see what would happen if I tried to skinny down my ON DUTY time to 40hrs a week...LOL! I do not think this is possible as I have a 2yr old who cannot understand I'm OFF DUTY and a husband who cannot find anything by himself - LOL. Plus, my work week is 7 days instead of 5 days...so it is just not possible. So, I work my 70 - 80hrs a week and make sure I get my OFF DUTY/ME TIME or whatever it is called to keep me sane and happy. Try it and see if it works for you...
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I need a reminder to do this. I never take time for myself, unless it is a rare manicure or something of the sort, and then I still have to rush there and then home because of those on call moments. We really need to take the time for ourselves so we can recharge and be there the rest of the time!
Howdy
I agree with the try to keep sane. There is a lot of responsibility to keep up with the household. We seldom receive a verbal thank you but we know we are successful when the meal is enjoyed, the family is relaxed and we can pat ourselves on the back for as job well done. It takes much plannning, thinking and doing to keep up with all that needs to be done. It is a source of pride to know that we are accomplishing worthwhile goals. Keep up the good work-you rock!
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