Unfortunately, there is no magic formula that allows a reconciliation that fits all people.
Nor is there an ideal number of hours to dedicate to work, leisure, children…
This does not mean that there are not things that we can do to improve our reconciliation of work and family life.
Here are 3 tips that I hope will help you.
1. You must be very clear about your priorities
This seems obvious right? Well, although it seems like a lie, most people do not stop to analyze what they really want in life, what is a priority for them, to whom and what they really want to dedicate their time to.
It will be hard, but you will have to accept your number one priority and put it ahead, whatever your decision. And whatever your decision will be fine, because it will be yours. Nobody can decide for you, nor should you be influenced by the opinion of others when setting your priorities. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty, don't give them power over you.
2. Learn about Time Management
Regarding reconciliation, it's also obvious that the time you spend chatting next to the coffee machine or hanging out in the hallway will be less time at the end of the day for your personal life if that means leaving later.
In next week's article I will talk to you about "How to improve your Time Management". As a preview, I want to mention the "thieves of time", who at work come hand in hand with disorganization, interruptions, excess meetings, ineptitude of others, calls and visits, and especially "emergencies", which in the Most cases could have been avoided.
3. The distribution of tasks must be balanced
Yes, indeed, the third tip is also obvious. Although I always insist that reconciliation is not just a matter for mothers, since childless women must also enjoy their personal lives, it is true that mothers have a greater burden of work at home, in addition to the task of educating and need to spend quality time with your children.
Don't fall into the trap of taking on household chores by not arguing or chasing your partner. Even if you have to teach her how to do things, it will be worth it, because that learning will prevent you from overloading yourself in the future. I advise that whenever you can afford it, hire someone to help you at home. In addition to taking tasks away, you will be generating a job, even part time.
We will continue talking about reconciliation of work and family life in future articles, today I wanted to give you a first insight, although the topic provides much more.
"Any difficulty avoided will later become a ghost that will disturb our rest." Frederic Chopin.
