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When children are old enough, work-at-home mothers will do good to schedule themselves some down time every day. Older children can be counted on to either watch a movie quietly, or do some reading or writing in their rooms. In all honesty, even young children can be taught to play quietly in their rooms for twenty minutes or so. During this time, mom can have a cup of coffee or tea as she reads a chapter in a book. When should this be done? A great time to do this is when you are transitioning from work mode to full time mom mode. Why is this important? Creating a daily down time schedule is important because it will help to make the transition easier. It also lets your children know that your time is valuable, and that everyone needs to have a little bit of time to wind down each day. This will also allow you a few minutes of rest, without taking up a lot of time from your very busy schedule. What should you do during your down time? Try these ideas: * Grab a cup of tea and sit outside. Enjoy nature for 20 minutes or so. * Read a little from a book. * Write in your journal. * Talk to a friend on the phone. How long should down time last? For down time to be effective, you should really give yourself about fifteen to thirty minutes alone. Here are some guidelines: * Do not think about work during this time. * Do not think about household responsibilities at this time. * Relaxation is key. Comments |
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