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The widespread Omicron variant has caused a familiar scene: Many parents working from home and many children attending school remotely. Kitchen tables are more cluttered. Zoom calls filled with a lot more outside chatter. Work life and home life are mushed together to form a messy PB&J-like mass. So, how do you work from home with kids and keep both your focus and your cool? Well, you need to reframe your outlook and do what you can to reduce stress and feel like you’re getting work done within limited windows of time. The basics can’t be ignored: exercise, sleep, sunlight, proper nutrition. But there are other tips to remember as well, those that help ease your mind, get you focused, and feel productive. Here are some to consider. 


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32 Simple Strategies for Working from Home with Kids


Time to get down to business.

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


Feel Super Distracted? Start With Your Easy Tasks
Ever notice how as you check things off the list, the more motivated you are? We’re fueled by reward, so one accomplishment — even if it’s super easy — can boost your desire and ability to get more done. That’s why therapist Lesley Smith recommends starting your day (or your project) with easy, mindless stuff, like answering emails. It’ll kickstart your workflow. If you need to, create easy-to-accomplish decoys, like cleaning something or deleting old emails. Once you get those done, you’ll likely have more energy and motivation to do the real work.
 
Here’s what else you can do to gain back your motivation when you’re feeling super distracted.


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   PARENTING   
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How to Prevent a Child from Constantly Interrupting Your Zoom Calls


It's all about preparation. And no, saying "shush!", doesn't solve anything.

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


Start Your Morning Routine the Night Before
A simple but extremely useful tactic to remember. If the morning is just too squeezed, consider what can be done the night before. Outfit selection, breakfast prep, and getting the kids’ backpacks organized are all great candidates for the evening hours. Morning You will be thankful.

 


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   STICK WITH IT   
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7 Small Tactics to Help Improve Your Self-Discipline


Trying to stick to a new goal? Adopt a new habit? This is the advice worth remembering.

 
 
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