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5 rules for an efficient work-life balance
Fulltime-Job, wife and mother- I often get asked, how I handle everything at once. Personally, I don't think that I handle it differently to other women. All of us slip into different roles during our everyday life which we have to handle simultaneously. I follow a handful different rules to make my way filled with energy and joy.
Rule Number 1: Order is half the battle
The most important rule is organisation. Without it, my life as a full-time lifestyle mum would not be feasible and my dreams would still be castles in the air. My everyday life thrives on clear agreements. True to the motto "Keep it simple", however, things can remain down-to-earth: Our organisational tool is the smartphone calendar. In addition, everyone in our family has taken on tasks that contribute to our life. From teamwork in the household to accompanying us to shoots, we can always rely on each other.
Rule Number 2: Just do it!
Everybody knows it! For days, an unpleasant To-Do is waiting to be finally done. Instead of completing it and thereby, calming our nerves, we tend to focus on our laundry, the children's room and check our Instagram for the xth time. Yet, we know intuitively we cannot be satisfied until we finally finish the unpleasant task. My way out: no thinking just doing. In the beginning, it might be a little hard however, soon you realize the one and only way to solve procastination is: to just do it.
Rule Number 3: do things that matter!
Without spending real quality time, my batteries were always in sleep mode. For luxury moments, you always need to follow rules number 1 and 2: plan and do. No matter how full my calendar currently is, I always make room for me-time, time with my husband, and time with my children. All components are equally important for me. The partnership benefits from moments of pleasure alone and a happy marriage is good for family life.
Rule number 4: Let's talk!
It is as simple as it is true: talking and listening to each other makes life much easier. And this is not only true for exchanges with adults. Children also intuitively sense whether they are being taken seriously in a conversation. They cooperate in a completely different way when you meet them at eye level. I explained to Selma and Levi from the beginning that I work, what I do and how important this work is to me. That comes across very differently than just saying, "I can't right now."
Rule number 5: Go with the flow
What is behind this rule? The dance of life. Without a break, there is no creation. The more concentrated and inspired I work, the more creative I want to be, the more important regular time-outs are. By stopping now and then, I can look at projects from a distance and often come up with completely new ideas. Even if I'm not making any progress on an assignment, breaks have proven their worth. It is precisely by consciously letting go that a new dynamic emerges.
#myluxury
Five rules, five pillars. Cogs that mesh and ensure that the big picture succeeds. And for me, that would be being a fulfilled, passionate and mostly happy full-time lifestyle mom. The best part? With all that, I still have time for my very own Luxury Moments. Preferably in outfits that fit each of my roles perfectly.
Still getting adjusted to your new home office routine?
These tips will have you breezing though your work day at home with ease!
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YOUR WORKSPACE
Choose a calm area in your apartment to reduce possible distractions and keep your work space clean and tidy.
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WORK BREAKS
Consciously set time aside for breaks – re-energise with a coffee or tee, just like you would at work. Make sure your home workspace is well ventilated or step out briefly for some fresh air to get your juices flowing!
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YOUR WORKLOAD
To ensure you work effectively, we recommend you make a to do list to help you prioritise projects. This will allow you to complete tasks step by step so that you can celebrate those little accomplishments.
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WHEN THE WORKING DAY IS DONE
You’ve successfully completed your work day. Now it’s time to fully power down and congratulate yourself on a job well done!