We are experiencing for the first time in living memory a time of unsafety. The difficulty of how to balance our lives is very real. As parents we are pulled in many directions at the same time. For many of us work is a time for us to recharge, getting the social interaction that may be limited when having children. Having a sense of accomplishment in our work is really important as well. Now that we are having to remain at home and work in the same location as our children it can be very stressful and difficult to feel like we are accomplishing anything. Many of the reasons that we go to work are now not relevant or attainable.
How do we balance our lives now? It is a challenge! Working out what your priorities/values are may help. Have a think about what the things you can let slide.
Here are some more readings and resources that explore this topic. The final link was supplied by a member of our school community.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01059-4
https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/topics/proven-tips-for-working-from-home/
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