The Work From Home Hack All Parents Need to Know

How to Win Yourself Back From Social Media [Fatherly](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/VPUVax-97h5DZiVfcK6_V6KfNmY=269) There’s a lot to say about working from home. Some love the flexibility and increased family time it allows, while others long for the structure and comradery of cubicle life. One thing is certain: When working from home, the line between our work and family lives become blurrier than ever. Who among us hasn’t been distant during bath time because a looming deadline is bouncing around in our brain? Or who hasn’t found themselves bathed in the glow of a laptop late into the night because parenting tasks pulled them away during the day? It happens. But it’s up to us to create systems that allow us to draw firm boundaries between work and home. There are no easy answers to this. But there are several best practices to employ. WORK %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-mentall-shift-from-work-to-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/txheoJN0MruFY6DNn4x5-tzNiNs=269 [How to Draw a Better Line Between “Work Mode” And “Family Mode”](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-mentall-shift-from-work-to-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/wNy8uvNbGeGqBqknXN9w5zPL50U=269) There are no easy answers. [But there are several best practices to employ.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-mentall-shift-from-work-to-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/JPsJ4CrPZ2g1DKl6E3J-L1C4DxQ=269) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-mentall-shift-from-work-to-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/23etJbOoTs8r_3scPAKBbxUo7uU=269) TIPS AND TRICKS Beware of Night Shifts Chances are, you steal away to the office (or couch) in the evenings to do deep work. Many of us have added such “night shifts” in the last few years, necessitated by daytime hours spent on parenting tasks. This may have to happen occasionally. But experts warn to not make it a routine. “You want to set limits. One or two nights a week, maybe two hours, not messing around,” says time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders. “Otherwise, it’s a recipe for burnout.” FURTHER READING - [32 Tips to Help Make Working From Home More Manageable](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwork-from-home-strategies-parents-kids%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/LzOCKJEpwVkykeaHHhwnKDlExOA=269) - ​​​​​[6 Skills Everyone Needs to Succeed in the Modern Workplace](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fmodern-work-skills-you-need-to-succeed%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/NiPRtdVte7JDX5oZgxzm2LQSwoc=269) - [7 Ways to Stand Out When You’re Working Remotely](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fworking-remotely-advice-ways-to-stand-out%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/D6u8wNy3fjf0HkzhXtYSZUYUE2Y=269) ADVICE %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhate-working-from-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/YnWpTugyJlCxUI8khQZkrbZse_8=269 [What to Do If You Absolutely Hate Working From Home](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhate-working-from-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/fy_RFh3VI5rNyw0EXoB2tvVdFn8=269) It’s not about doing any one specific thing. But it might help to [bring back elements that once made you happy and find ways to go off script once in a while.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhate-working-from-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/rvRB2uUDBMNtYB-9dz3_19KDK04=269) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhate-working-from-home-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/8ADwdVIRvpusrnEFa39069G2h-s=269) FITNESS %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fbest-stretching-exercises-sitting%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/QeyFfhYa32HP7Vo8-bGK1LsLJpU=269 [A Stretching Routine For Anyone Who Sits All Day](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fbest-stretching-exercises-sitting%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/rIMt4la4lTHxNoUbTOBLvdOyUEQ=269) Your chair is ruining your body. [Here's how to fight back](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fbest-stretching-exercises-sitting%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/xTwHBd0vWYdsQsxhTrB1RVS-Wzk=269). [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fbest-stretching-exercises-sitting%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/qFGIKamkcMvWu5mETnCKgQlEaeA=269) FURTHER READING - [10 Stretches All Men Should Know](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fmost-important-stretches-for-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/GRIl1xxhCvHP2K1YLdjD89AZcPQ=269) - ​​​​​[How to Work Out When You Only Have Two Days a Week](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fbest-workout-routines-for-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/Gxz7WTMBkHaO-9k_TwKHxPdyrnk=269) - [Get Fit in 60-Second Intervals With This Intense Bodyweight Workout](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fhealth-science%2Fget-fit-hiit-bodyweight-workout%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/LYqUKBdSoN5LbhiPxvogRM-kAfw=269) SELF %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2F8-simple-tips-for-having-a-better-relationship-with-social-media%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/HmPYZtaUxLzXCZgXF1an2TU8lzs=269 [How to Win Yourself Back From Social Media](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2F8-simple-tips-for-having-a-better-relationship-with-social-media%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/ZX8rp45kMujfuoI3LwlF4AfcElg=269) Your apps are winning the tug of war for your attention. [Here's how to create healthier habits.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2F8-simple-tips-for-having-a-better-relationship-with-social-media%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/UuNqnTqAFkO26yRy91mu3grt19s=269) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2F8-simple-tips-for-having-a-better-relationship-with-social-media%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/ZsuBiMliOzDxafcqEtwIhdMk5ZE=269) LOOK OVER HERE! %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-stay-focused-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/0YqhBmbm3MK_yslLGgSBN7bLw6Y=269 [7 Ways to Stay Focused at Work When You Feel Super Distracted](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-stay-focused-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/Ge3SPQ-pFZKh8ScFgl4gLjT5Yxo=269) Small changes can make a big impact on [your ability to get stuff done.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-stay-focused-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/saovsMyKrTirzbjlzCSvVvZ4UHM=269) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fhow-to-stay-focused-advice%2F%3Futm_campaign=28869%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/01000180aa55e932-641f191a-7f3f-49b2-8fda-84774f9a183e-000000/n2jnXNMHJKx-_0GWrBJZkEwVGyg=269) You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. 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