Working from home can be incredibly difficult. Having the discipline to ensure you get everything done on time whilst also trying to take care of a family and a house can sometimes be very hard to keep on top of but somehow all of us who work from home manage it.
I have to fit my work around various different things so what exactly do I do when I’m not working? It often seems like I am doing anything but working which isn’t good but at least being self employed, I can make up the time somewhere else if needs be – a luxury those who are employed do not have.
Spend time with family
I don’t often get much time with Steve and Jack together so we have really taken advantage of this during the summer. Steve purposefully booked some time off so we could all be off together as usually he’s at work or Jack’s at school and there’s only one or two of us home at the same time. Spending time with them is my favourite thing to do and I so wish we could do it more.
Try to get some me time
This is a real rarity. Usually work comes first but every now and then I need to take some time to recharge my batteries and just relax. If Jack is in bed and Steve is on a night shift, I take this time to catch up with the stuff I’ve got recorded on the DVR or to read that book from my TBR pile or play more of casino games – something I don’t do very often but like to do every now and again in the hope of winning some cash – you know how much I love a good win as I’m a bit of a competition addict – this is just the same for me!
Look after family
Having a lot of elderly family often means I am running errands for them or caring if another family member has to go away. This isn’t every day or even every week but it does take a big chunk out of my work time when I do it.
Socialise
Some may not see it as such but I go to Slimming World just as much for the conversation as I do the weighing in. Even though I am now pregnant, I still attend every week – mostly just to see the same friendly faces that I am used to. I also often arrange to meet friends at the local coffee shop..even if I have a soft drink – as its nice to catch up when I’m not working and they’re also free.
What do you get up to when you’re not working? If you’re self employed like me, how do you divide your time?
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