HOW TO MAKE YOUR LIFEWORKBETTER
Fabulous flats Trying to juggle your job and domestic life is tough.. but blogger Vicki Psarias shares the secrets of succeeding by making it easier on yourself
Orange bow flats, hm.com Vicki recommends lowering your standards and don’t obsess about endlessly tidying your home.
“I’m a clean freak but I accept the house will be messy and some things are more important than endless tidying. We do a big tidy most weekends and while we clean throughout the week, we don’t obsess about it,” she said.
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your sole responsibility, so stop trying to do everything.” Vicki advises shopping online so supermarket sweeps are kept to a minimum. She said: “Look for deals, cook and freeze in bulk.” Vicki said: “We sort the packed lunch my son takes to school the night before, making only the sandwiches fresh in the morning.” She plans out the kids’ clothes the night before, along with her own. Vicki added: “I also wash and iron uniforms at the weekend.” After school and at weekends, allow your kids to be bored. Vicki said: “They must learn to use their imaginations. It’s not your job to constantly entertain your kids.” Vicki said: “My children have been doing chores since they were small. My brother and I did this too as kids, and because of it, settled into university life away from home with ease.” Vicki said: “Learn to switch off and allow yourself time out, and off. Give yourself permission to have fun. Vicki said: “Try to carve out some couple time. I love watching Netflix with my husband or going on a date night once a month, and remembering who we are and how much we love each other, away from the daily grind that comes with raising kids.”
The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home by Vicki Psarias (Piatkus, £13.99)