#readings and assignments and commutes and classes and zooms

[miodiodavinci]

woughh,,,,, busy,,,,,,,,,

[stuhde]

Any tips for an online summer class? I'm struggling making a weekly routine that factors in work, social life etc.

hii, so sorry i took so long to get back you! i've gotten so poor at answering asks.

i have never taken an online summer class, but here are some tips from my uni zoom days:

start your day early. i know it's really tempting to roll out of bed and log into your class online, but you won't be able to keep a structured schedule this way.

and by schedule, make a schedule... for real! wake up and go to bed at the same time every day. eat breakfast at the same time every day. heck, even go for a walk in the morning and make it your "pretend" commute as if you were going to class in person.

get a planner, start using google calendar, whatever it is, you need to something to help you stay organized of deadlines, assignments, readings, office hours, and ofc, your class times. this will also help you figure out where you can accomodate (non-school) work and your social life.

online school can have you sitting for long periods of time, don't forget to stare up from your computer every 20 minutes just to look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds before coming back to your screen.

water and exercise!! this doesn't have to be super strenuous, but take a sip from a water bottle every 15 minutes, if you're on call with a professor during office hours, consider having your camera off (if allowed) and take the call outside during a walk. please remember to not neglect your health!

set up a designated work environment that is ideally, not in your room. if not, make a designated corner for in your room that is just for work. if you're not in that area/room you are not working - this helps your mental health and focus, which is why it's bad to work in your bed because your brain associates it with sleep!

turn your camera on. i know it SUUUUCKS, but this will help keep your focus in class if your concious that anyone can look at you.

get a application blocker and put your phone on do not disturb to limit outside distractions.

actively participate becuase it helps with information recall and deepens your unerstanding of the course material!

start an assisgnment as soon as as it is assigned - slow and steady wins the race!

i hope this helpful - good luck, you got this!

[skooods123]

Online vs. Traditional Education: Choosing Your Path

The educational landscape has transformed, offering both online and traditional learning paths. But which is right for you? Let's break down the key similarities and differences to help you decide.

Shared Ground:

Goal Oriented: Both online and traditional schools aim to equip you with knowledge, skills, and valuable competencies.

Structured Learning: Both follow a curriculum designed to cover specific subjects and ensure well-rounded understanding.

Assessment Matters: Progress is measured in both formats through quizzes, exams, and projects.

Credible Credentials: Upon completion, both can lead to accredited degrees, certificates, or diplomas.

Where They Diverge:

Flexibility Factor:

Online: Learn at your own pace and schedule, perfect for busy lives.

Traditional: Fixed schedules with set class times require physical attendance.

Learning Environment:

Online: Relies on digital materials (videos, PDFs) and virtual platforms (Zoom) for interaction. Face-to-face interaction is limited.

Traditional: Provides a physical classroom setting with immediate teacher feedback and opportunities for group activities and relationship building.

Cost Considerations:

Online: Generally more affordable due to lower infrastructure costs and no commuting expenses.

Traditional: Can be expensive, especially at higher levels, with additional costs for textbooks, transportation, and on-campus facilities.

Social Connection:

Online: Offers limited social interaction through virtual communication and may lack a strong sense of community.

Traditional: Fosters strong social interaction, opportunities for friendships, networking, and extracurricular activities, building face-to-face relationships with peers and teachers.

Assessment Approach:

Online: Often involves online exams, quizzes, and assignments submitted remotely.

Traditional: Relies on in-person exams and assessments with the advantage of immediate teacher feedback.

Read More: Crunching Numbers: Is Online Schooling Lighter on Your Wallet?

[enbywithabee]

Daily Recap | 11•30•23

Today was... okay. I woke up with my anxiety at a 10 today, with no idea what triggered it. The only reason I went to my morning class was because I have a final presentation in class next week and my group and I needed to get started on it. I ended up getting lunch on campus which was nice, since I don't go to the dining hall nearly as often as I used to (yay, commuter student life). Got some homework done earlier in the day :)

I ended up Zooming into my afternoon class, but I was barely able to focus. My brain has felt super scattered today. I ended up taking a decently long nap after classes were done and woke up feeling better, but the thought of leaving the house is still making me anxious. I'm hoping I'll be back to normal tomorrow.

Hard days happen, and that's okay :) Be a goldfish!

Day rating: 6/10

Productivity highlights:

Planned out stats homework

Typed up and submitted fieldnotes/observations to anthro professor

Planned final presentation + assigned slides/roles to group!

Finished 1/2 world politics readings (finishing the second one after I make this post!

Boo of the day: Anxiety go brrr

Yay of the day: Found out my final paper for disability and religion is gonna be pretty short + it's over a topic I'm interested in!

[josephineseidelmann]

Consumption Journal 1/17/23

Today, most of my time was consumed by things that I had to do in order to get through college. I used the campus bus to commute to and from class. I was in my class for a couple hours. Afterward, I spent the afternoon taking notes on readings and videos that were assigned for various classes. Then later, I joined zoom for another class.

[probably-voldemort]

You may (or may not) have noticed that I’ve been hella MIA for the last bit, and that it’s been close to three months since I’ve updated darling.  Let me tell you what I’ve been up to (hint: not writing darling).

So I had a May/June semester which gave me not a lot of time to write because my actual classes were crammed into 4 weeks and the other 4 weeks were practicum, where I was filling out 8+ page lesson plans per lesson and generally couldn’t look at my laptop for anything else besides that.

So that finished late June and I had a week and a half before my next semi-in person semester started at the beginning of July.  Yes, you read that right.  Semi-in person.  While not having 9 hours of zoom a day is great and I love it, it did mean that I had to move to the city where my university actually is.  Because a 17 hour commute to uni isn’t something I wanted to do every day, if you can believe it.

During that week and a half, we also had an insane heat wave.  It was absolutely ridiculous, and literally everywhere in my province broke their previous heat records for any day ever in the history of recorded temperatures by a lot.  For like five days straight.  So my week and a half break was spent in a combination of packing for my move and trying not to die from heat stroke.  As you can probably guess (and as I think I mentioned in a post while that was going on), I didn’t have any actual brainpower to get any writing done.

And then I drove 17 hours to move, had to set up my apartment, met some people from my program, started getting used to being in a new city, and started a new semester.

Which has been absolute hell.

It’s a 6 week semester, so most of the profs toned down what they’d usually put in their courses work wise so we wouldn’t burn out, which is nice of them, but there’s still the fact that we’re doing 6 courses in 6 weeks, and then there’s one prof who keeps updating her syllabus with more work and is basically a prof from hell in literally every way.  So like I’ve barely had time to sleep or eat, let alone write anything that isn’t for marks.

So that’s what I’ve been dealing with.  I’ve got 2 weeks left of this semester and then I’ve got a 3 week break before the next one starts, so things are kind of starting to wrap up and chill out a bit?

Currently I’m plotting out the next darling chapter (I know where I’m starting and where I’m ending and I know like three plot points in the middle so it’s just a matter of figuring out how the flow should go and what other things I need to happen).  Should I be working on assignments?  Yes.  Probably the one that’s due on Tuesday that I haven’t actually started yet.  But can my brain think about anything else school related tonight?  No.  So darling plotting it is.

Hoping to get an update to you soon.  Can’t guarantee how soon, but hopefully you won’t have to wait much longer.  My game plan is to finish the rest of my assignments this week, so in the ideal world where I stick to that plan, I should be able to do actual fun writing more starting this weekend.

But yeah.  That’s where I’m at!  Hope you’re all doing great!

[sakumulti]

Commencing: rant

Disclaimer: I understand there is nothing to be changed in the way things are done but this allows me to vent my personal issues and my one unique experience. I understand the changes I wish for would not necessarily help anyone but myself. Again, just ranting and letting off steam. On phone so no read more

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I understand that the way thingns are are set up are reasonable but I'm just a slow person in general. The class I had that was supposed to teach me the basics had very minimal interaction (no feedback and due to personal issues with the teacher, a time of lack of communication in general). We spent maybe 3-4 weeks (don't quote me on length) on modeling in which we never returned to during the rest of the semester. Apparently the other basics classes had quite regular and honestly intensive modeling projects.

As such, I and a couple other of my classmates are starting with next to know prior knowledge of modeling aside from some small stuff really drilled into our heads during the animations basics. Before I left for Kansas, though demotivated, I was trying to continue modeling and problem solving. However, due to the whole 'my grandma got caught in a flash flood and subsequently had to be quickly moved out of her house of 25 years wherein we discovered just how bad of a hoarding and pest issue she had so I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible as she adjusts to her new living situation with my aunt and uncle to help stave off her loneliness and any other issues that may arise on top of her dog of 14+ years also passed close before that and thus she was already more alone than she had been before' thing mixed in with the 'I live in an emotionally abusive and chaotic home in which I often become the scapegoat for many people's issues' I wasn't exactly bursting with joy to get back to Colorado.

And again on the whole 'I'm slow' thing the teachers (of both classes) talk so fast and there no written things summarizing the class. One teacher has power points but there's not to the same extent of detail delved into in class. Additionally one teacher being like 'I had people working through my examples who asked questions on how to do stuff afterwards so just watch and don't work while I talk' and like. That's why things take so long. Plus he's a pro who's worked on movies so he's super skilled and he just zooms through stuff and it's just. We're students. This is our first year officially in the major. Many of us haven't been to the labs in months prior to school and have subsequently gotten rusty and or just didn't have a good basis to work off of in the first place.

And just. The lack of worktime inclass. I understand we're working to be like a studio but it's just a struggle of 'I physically cannot make it to the labs due to it being a near hour commute for me to come to campus and I need to take care of my dog's due to us having house showings in which they have to be out of the house and also I have another class in which I have an assignment due that can only be done in the labs that I must attend to along with none of us know if our cards will even let us in the building as many have been locked out cause we were not yet encoded of of checking this past weekend (from what I understand)'.

There's been no time for me to get to the labs and the only open time I have is evidently when there's a class in the labs so I have about 1 hour extra per day in the labs where I can solely work on the project.

I look around and everyone's so far along and I've barely done anything in comparison. I spend three hours on one thing just to give up after finding no way for it to work and thus having completed zero work as a result of that day.

On top of the money god the money. Such an expensive course. Such a stress on 'if you don't want to be in the industry get out now.' It's just.

I want to make comics. I want to do advertisements. I don't want to work on movies or games necessarily (I would be up for it ivelieve but I will not go out of my way for it). Another struggle is staying in colorado. Just. Everything.

There's no other major I would want to pursue and I KNOW I can apply what I learn here to comics and various other things in life but it is a struggle of budget, time, communication, and future aspirations.

This is long and purely my own rants and I know things are clearly working for others as they're all so far along but goddamnit it's frustrating being so unsure of yourself and lacking the passion you had mere weeks ago due to the stress just piling atop itself in a way to destroy any hope for optimistically looking at this.

I need to finish something I'm not even near halfway through but Sunday night and I can be failed out of the major. I don't know how this is going Togo or what I will do.

[real-business]

Balancing motherhood and business leadership during lockdown

Gayle Carpenter is the ceo and founder of Sparkloop, a UK based creative agency. Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, she finds herself facing the challenge of running her business from home, managing her team and home schooling her nine-year-old... I never thought I would say this, but I miss Brexit, school runs and my daily commute. The COVID-19 crisis is global, unprecedented and unlike anything we have faced before. Working from home during lockdown can certainly feel isolating and overwhelming at times. However, if we focus on controlling the ‘controllables’ then there is a good chance that we will be able to navigate it with a sense of calmness and empowerment. Here are my top survival tips:

1. Look after your staff wellbeing

If your staff aren’t happy, your business isn’t happy. However worried you are, think about your team and their concerns. Do I still have a job? Will I be put on furlough? How will I function without my team around me? Reassure them, make yourself fully accessible and open. Make sure they have the right equipment to function effectively and comfortably. Try to keep to your usual working hours to maintain a sense of normality but be flexible where you need to be. Set up a morning check in on zoom/google hangout or similar to give them the inspiration and direction for the day. For a more personal and one to one communication, create an open slack channel for each employee to direct message any concerns and to encourage them to openly discuss things. And you can still do ‘Beer Friday’ - just with a virtual CHEERS instead!

2. Reach out to clients

Once your staff are happy, it is essential to not only keep in touch with clients, but even ramp up the usual contact with them. They are feeling this too and the earlier you act, be proactive and look for ways to collaborate, the stronger your relationship will be for it. Google hangouts, Teams or Zoom are also a lifeline with clients. Turn attentions to the here and now. How can you better adapt your time, and fees towards something that will benefit your clients – from crisis communications to getting their brand fundamentals right. This is the time to reflect on what is most important and shows them how adaptable you can be as a business. 3. Set some boundaries and routines While your business life has to carry on, there is no escape from ‘mum duties’. As you have set a routine and open communication with your team and your clients, you also need to apply this to daily life. Your child has suddenly lost a very rigid timetable, a group of friends and a focus so it is your job to try and re-create something similar in your home. Your home is now your office but try not to make your office your home. Design a rota for the wall so everyone can see what the new ‘normal’ will be. We have all been forced into this lockdown but try and see this as an amazing time to spend time with your family. Stop for mealtimes together, create work zones, separate the weekend from the week - remember to have fun together too! 4. Remember, we are NOT teachers You are now responsible for your child’s education, so career woman, mum and wife is now also a teacher! But remember, stressed adults can’t teach stressed children. It’s a scientific fact. Don’t beat yourself up about not completing all the school assignments and concentrate on constructive time between the work calls and to do list. If we do 2 things each day, then we are doing well. Create a folder, collate all the work they have to do and encourage them to dip in and out. Give your child the option (age dependent!) to choose what they want to focus on and let them enjoy a little bit of autonomy. Introduce a rewards chart and the more self-initiated work they get through the more stars. It’s a win win. 5. Get technical Tech has really come into its own and now is the time to maximise how we use it. From a 'house party' with friends to video work meetings and even exercise or cooking – it seems anything is still possible. Celebrities are offering fantastic options and support for kids online; English with David Williams, cooking with Jamie Oliver, PE with Jo Wix, the list is endless. Make the most of these free resources while they are on offer. We set up a WhatsApp group for our kids' class and have a golden hour from 5-6pm as well as a Zoom session every couple of days so they can all chat about schoolwork (or not). It helps them to stay connected and maintain their friendships. 6. Look at virtual babysitting If you know you have an important work meeting and you really need your child to be occupied, don’t overlook that grandparents, relatives and childminders around the land will be at a loose end. Get them set up on a compatible platform and get them involved in sharing some of the schoolwork load as well as staying connected. It will benefit children and relatives alike. 7. Don't be a fridge raider Whilst we may be turning to drink, the kids are raiding the goody jar, fridge and the cupboards. To reduce this endless grazing, create a ’tuck shop’ poster listing all the naughty snacks such as sweets, cake, juice... and Wine (for Mum). Give everything a value and allocate a £1 a day spending limit. This makes us a little more conscious of what we are consuming and is educational too! Of course fruit, nuts and water are FREE. 8. Take time out Make sure you take time to do things together – time away from the schoolwork and the business. Build exercise into your daily routine – cycle, run, make an assault course in the garden (or your living room) and if you can exercise together, all the better. We may never get this kind of opportunity again so make time to chat, do puzzles, watch a film, bake, even to clear out those cupboards which have been groaning for years. 9. Don’t feel guilty As a mum, juggling your work and your family is always tricky never more so than now, but try not to feel guilty about the times you have to work. If you have balanced your activities and spread your time out, then give yourself a pat on the back instead. Your children will learn important life lessons having to understand that Mum is working.  Your business is a big part of the home you live in and the life you have and if children see you working hard and being passionate about something, this will inspire a work ethic in them too. 10. Keep calm and design on That’s our company motto through this. Timelines are still as they were before and it’s important to keep the momentum for general morale. It’s better to be busy than worrying about things beyond your control.  You have new responsibilities in your home and family life and it’s important to strike the right balance. Manage your workload expectations within the boundaries that this new situation has dictated and remember, we are all in the same boat. We must keep rowing together, so we have the best chance of making it to the other side. Read the full article

[shutupkimjongdae]

[TRANS/MAGAZINE] Popteen Magazine - EXO-CBX for July Issue 2017 To view as HQ scans, click here and zoom in!

source: x translator: dianne + fai please do not repost without permission!

To read as text only, keep reading!

If EXO-CBX were your classmates... ♡

EXO's first unit finally at Popteen!! Known not only in Korea and Japan, globally-renowned super group EXO forms its first unit!!! Female students in Japan can't stop adoring them! ♥ EXO's first unit, EXO-CBX, releases its mini album 「GIRLS」 for their Japanese debut!! If the three members were your classmates...? Let's know more about that dream-like world ♥

PROFILE

EXO's members, Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin, comprise of the first unit. The group had its debut with their mini album Hey Mama! released last October 2016 in Korea. With a fresh appeal, they're finally ready for their Japanese debut! CHEN • Born on September 21, 1992. Mainly known for his singing prowess, especially the range he can cover for high notes. Has sung popular drama soundtracks for his solo activities and has previously participated in a musical. BAEKHYUN • Born on May 6th, 1992. The unit’s mood-maker with his bright personality and outstanding talking skills. His colorful and sweet singing voice is his specialty. Showing a charming yet sexy performance on stage, that gap is the charm point! XIUMIN • Born on March 26th, 1990. Alongside his cute and loveable outer impression are outstanding reflexes. He also has a manly side that allows the members to rely on him. Achieved his first acting role this year in 『Kim Seondal: The Man Who Sold the River』.

Individual Q&A

Q: What kind of character were you when you were in high school? C: I was the type who often listened to the teacher. I was the model student of some sort, I think. It’s common to encounter these kinds of boys in class, right? During high school, I was quite enthusiastic about skipping classes (laughs). Because I was just then starting with music-related activities, I loved listening to songs. B: Firstly, students in the entire school knew about me (laughs). I was pleasant, and very fun (to be around), also I’m a little strange, which is rare, and I think that’s why a lot of students knew about me. When I was in school, I was known as the kid who talked a lot and had a lot of interesting stories and the kid who could sing well (laughs). X: When I was in high school, I was quite an ordinary student. Talking about myself like this might be too much, but I was somewhat of a model student. I strictly kept to the rules, and I attended school without missing one day. I was quite ordinary, but after that, I was like a child who always played with his friends. Q: What kind of girls were popular when you were in high school? C: In my opinion, the most popular girl was a girl with long hair and an innocent image. Looking at Popteen, there seems to be a lot with innocent and mature appearances. Each person has her own charm, and I would like to convey these words of admiration to each of them. I think we are successful in terms of getting in touch with teenagers through this photoshoot. Please look forward to EXO-CBX’s activities, and I hope to communicate with everyone. B: Cute girls. There are girls who looked cute no matter what they were doing, right? Girls who make you smile whenever you look at them. I think these kinds of girls were popular. Japanese high school girls have this impression of being pure, don’t you think so? Their teenage years are the times when they have the most overflowing confidence, and I think even their facial expressions are very beautiful. Since we also have a teenaged appearance (laughs), we want to be an existence that is like your friends. So don’t hesitate and please come closer to us! X: When I was in high school, I didn’t pay any attention to girls. I really liked soccer, so compared to girls, I liked playing soccer with my male friends more. From the point of view of someone like me (who did nothing but soccer), the readers of Popteen don’t look like high school students, but more like dolls! And to let us EXO-CBX be part of (your teenage years) is an honor. Also, since all of us look like teenagers, I think we can blend well in the magazine (laughs). We are also working hard to get closer to our teenage audience, so please watch over EXO-CBX. Q: Honestly, were you popular in high school? C: Moderately, fairly... I was average (laughs). B: The girls didn’t view me as a man; rather, I feel like they viewed me more like a friend. I don’t know the reason for that, but it’s probably because I had a mischievous image. X: I was a member of the soccer club, and I really did nothing but soccer, so I don’t even know if there was anyone who liked me nor do I know if I was popular. In fact, if I had popularity, it’s probably among my male friends (laughs). Q: When you were in high school, what subjects did you like and what subjects were you bad at? C: My most favorite was music. I wasn't good at math. B: The subject I liked was music, and the subject I was bad at was math. X: I liked math, and I was bad at Korean. Q: What would you want to do if you could go back to being a high school student? C: If I could go back to my high school days now, I think I'd practice singing more. It’s because the me back then used to skip singing practices. Looking back, it could have been better if I diligently practiced then. The current me is actually bad in singing (laughs). B: Firstly, I want to drink lots of milk because I want to become taller (laughs). And then, weren’t there a lot of adults who said 「The time when I went to school was the best time」? The me now probably thinks the same, and I feel envious towards high schoolers. The reason is that you’re by your parents’ side, you can receive pocket money from your parents, and you can go about your daily life without worrying about anything. That’s why if I go back to being a high schooler, I think I would play a lot more (laughs). X: If I could go back to my high school days, I probably would want to study a lot harder. I really didn’t realize it back then, but now, whenever I look back, I have the feeling of 「Ah, I wish I had studied more」. I want to do my best in studies and then get number 1 in tests. I want to be number one in the whole school.

GROUP INTERVIEW

While commuting to school or after classes, I want to feel excitement with EXO-CBX's songs! Q: Tell us your thoughts on your Japanese debut! X: I was very very happy with the idea of meeting the Japanese fans outside EXO's group activities through EXO-CBX. We are grateful for this. C: With various types of music included, we had a good opportunity to meet everyone. With this chance given by our Japanese debut, we want to exert our very best to be able to meet more Japanese EXO-Ls. B: Until now, it's rare to meet the Japanese fans, so the thought of meeting them is strong. That's why it is exciting to know that even with the slightest chance, we can meet the fans. Q: What triggered the unit’s formation? B: First of all, the three of us get along well. We have the same mindset when it comes to the desire to perform. Also, since we live in one place, we act natural around each other most of the time. A conversation just went, "Let's try this". Q: What kind of group is EXO-CBX? C: A different side apart when we’re with EXO shall be seen and I think an example could be our hard work. I’m sure with the music and performance, a carefree vibe can be felt. Q: When your debut was finalized, were there any reactions from the other members? X: The prominent comment was “Ooh~ Fighting” kind-of-feel (laughs). C: We already had activities for , but after the promotions, a lot of members said “I want to do it with you too!” Q: Who, for example? CBX: D.O. (laughs)! B: Because D.O. is an actor with movies to shoot, he was busy with filming. If D.O. were to be included in EXO-CBX, he might fail to attend the debut (laughs). Q: What is the concept of your Japanese mini album ? B: It’s a mini album about some of women’s thoughts presented from a man’s perspective. If women would watch this, there are relatable moments summarized into the song. We wanted to convey to women that “money is not everything” and I think a lot of situations are presented as we sing this song. Q: What song do you recommend to teenaged girls? B: The lead song “Ka-CHING!” Because of its exciting and rhythmical sound, it fits perfectly with the current season and you can relax your shoulders while listening to it. X: On the commute to school or home, I think you’ll feel good while listening to it. Q: What to look forward to in the dance performance? B: To be honest, there are a lot of keypoints in the song’s dance. And if you dance with us, your feet will feel lighter. Q: Is there a trick on how to sing EXO-CBX’s songs well in karaoke? B: Since the readers are female, raising the key two or three notches (laughs). Also, remember the dance steps on the chorus part. Inside the karaoke box, march while singing. C: It’s easy to follow so try it out together with your friends. After that, your stress will fly out of the window. Q: When the three of you have promotions, does each member have a role? B: There are no specific roles assigned, but for example, watch out for the gear when we drive (t/n: dance step included in “Ka-CHING!” during the bridge part). Xiumin is the neutral N, Chen is the drive D, and I am reverse R. As to why is because Xiumin maintains as a neutral person. Chen has the “Let’s do that! Let’s do this!” kind of enthusiasm with regards to group activities. I’m the “Eh~ We need to do something to that extent?”, looking at things a step backwards (laughs). X: Ahaha (laughs)! That’s right! To add to that, Baekhyun reassesses things at times, but there are moments when he betrays that mindset. That’s why it’s not always the case that he looks at things a step backwards. Q: Lastly, please tell us your thoughts on your Japanese activities. B: Firstly, we are really looking forward to the upcoming free event. We're not only meeting the fans but also a general audience who can watch us, and this makes me feel excited. X: From now on, every time an album is released, we’ll aim to have a concert tour along with that. C: The Japanese debut and free showcase are big challenges to us. To get good results, I want to show my best to everyone. B: Please look forward to it and we’ll be happy to receive lots of love from everyone!

QUOTES

C: Let's dance KA-CHING! together and release some stress! B: I'll meet the Japanese fans and it makes me excited! X: My goal is for EXO and CBX to have their concert tour at the same time.

[lol-me-a-lawyer]

What do you do all day?

At first, hearing that I work full-time and attend law school part-time in the evenings sounds daunting.  And don’t get me wrong, it is.  But it’s not nearly as bad as I expected, but that’s because I am truly blessed by the Goddess to have a low-key job with downtime that allows and encourages me to work on school work.

So what’s a typical day look like for me?  I have class M-R every evening; one class is online from home, and the other three are on campus.  I spend Friday evenings and all day Sundays reading and briefing for the next week’s classes, and Saturday’s are my *~*~*Me DaY*~*~*

I wake up around 6, 6:30, squeeze in a quick workout and shower, drink my coffee, and get ready for work.  I’m out the door by 8, and starting work at 8:30.

I truly only have about 4 hours worth of real work daily, so I get to spend about 4 hours on school work.  I will typically type the notes from the reading over the past weekend, review last week’s lecture and outline, and make sure I’m fully prepared for that night’s class.

I will either drive home on Monday or to campus the rest of the days, eat dinner (usually prepped on Saturday) and work on any last minute reading/notes for the week.

Lecture runs from 6-8:30 on Monday, and from 6-8 when I’m on campus, plus the commute home.

At 8:30, I take about an hour or two to outline that night’s lecture and the relevant reading (except on Tuesdays; I Zoom for an hour with my best friends from undergrad before I start my outline).  I don’t start any new reading, because my brain is pudding by 9pm.

By 10:30, 11, I’m starting my bedtime routine, unwinding with some Netflix or YouTube, maybe some fun reading if I’m lucky.  Bed by a cool midnight, midnight-thirty.  Lather, rinse, repeat.

Friday night, I come home from work, eat dinner and watch an episode of something, and then I start in on my assignments for the next week.  I’ll usually spend from 6-9 reading for Contracts.

Saturdays are for therapy, shopping, groceries, cleaning, laundry, friendship, and/or relaxation.

Sundays, I wake up bright and early to make a big ass breakfast and then sit down for about 12-14 hours to finish Contracts (about an hour), and work on my remaining classes (3-4 hours per class).  I meet with my study group every Sunday on Zoom from 8-9:30, and then start my unwind process.

So far, it’s working out for me.  Am I tired? Yup.  Do I hate not having a spare moment to fart? Sort of.  Is it annoying trying to schedule ANYTHING?  Yup.... I’ll get new glasses eventually.

But what I’ve learned is that if I’m disciplined and STICK. TO. MY. SCHEDULE. I can get my work done, get enough sleep, have my social life, and not get overwhelmed or burnt out.

The semester is young, though, so we’ll see how long this lasts.

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Coronavirus: Working from home a challenge in low-tech Japan

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Coronavirus: Working from home a challenge in low-tech Japan

When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics stores.

So much for social distancing.

Many Japanese lack the basic tools needed to work from home. Contrary to the ultramodern image of Japan Inc. with its robots, design finesse and gadgetry galore, in many respects the country is technologically challenged.

But the bigger obstacle is Japanese corporate culture, experts say. Offices still often rely on faxes instead of email. Many homes lack high-speed internet connections, and documents often must be stamped in-person with carved seals called “hanko,” which serve as signatures. So many Japanese really cannot work remotely, at least not all the time.

A survey by YouGov, a British market researcher, found only 18% of those recently surveyed were able to avoid commuting to school or work, even though a relatively high 80% of people in Japan are afraid of catching the virus.

In India, nearly 70% of those surveyed were staying home. In the U.S., it was about 30%, according to YouGov.

One factor, says Yuri Tazawa, a pioneer in Japan of “teleworking,” or working from home, is that Japanese workers often do not have clearly defined jobs like Americans do, so companies expect their staff to be in constant communication with each other, working as teams.

“But this is a matter of life and death for the workers and their families,” said Tazawa, president of Telework Management Inc. “We need to do immediately what we can do now.”

Tazawa is offering an online crash course on how to immediately start working from home, using just mobile phones, if a personal computer is not available. She calls the approach a “hypothetical cloud office.”

Unlike regular Zoom meetings, in which workers check in and out for discussions, she is proposing using Zoom for just voice connections, keeping it on throughout the work day so that employees who would normally share an office can feel as if they’re in the same room.

“Teleworking is so important in the fight against the coronavirus,” said Tazawa.

Some of Japan’s biggest companies, like Toyota Motor Corp. and Sony Corp., already have announced work-from-home policies. The main problem is with the small and medium-sized businesses which make up about 70% of the economy.

Nicholas Benes, a corporate governance expert who has been offering a free webinar on teleworking for Japanese, said interest was surprisingly low.

A lack of up-to-date IT systems means Japan lags in nurturing flexible work practices, office rules, management methods and even attitudes toward remote work. It’s one factor contributing to relatively low labor productivity.

“Telework requires that managers trust and delegate much more decision-making to employees because it takes too much time in email or Skype to check with the boss,” said Benes, who heads the Board Director Training Institute of Japan, a non-profit that offers management and governance training.

Japanese companies still rely on nuances of face-to-face interaction, or being able to “smell the air,” or “read the air,” Benes said, using common vernacular expressions.

And then, there’s the fax machine.

A third of Japanese households have faxes, according to a government study.

It’s rare to find an office that doesn’t have one, unless it’s a futuristic company like SoftBank that frowns on such old-fashioned practices. Many respectable institutions shun emails and insist on receiving requests for information or other documentation by fax only.

So as the number of coronavirus infections grows, urban commuter trains are only slightly less crowded than their usual jam-packed state.

Futoshi Takami, a “salaryman,” as Japanese workers are called, says he had to work from the office until mid-April, when he was finally told he could work from home. But so far, he’s gotten few directions about what he’s supposed to be doing. He might soon be assigned to take some online classes, he said.

Takami, who asked that his employer not be identified, said he has been doing some soul-searching about workplaces that seem to value rules over human life.

“I am going to devote my time to think about what it is I really want to do with my life,” he said.

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10 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Actually Get Work Done While Homeschooling Kids

Homeschooling kids is the new normal, but our work still needs to get done.

March 27, 2020 10 min read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

I have a new appreciation for teachers, and I know I’m not the only one. Most of our schools are closed indefinitely and many of us working parents are expected to homeschool our kids while running our businesses and working. Although many schools have distributed online programs and learning packets, and we’re seeing an emergence of articles about how to homeschool, the majority of them don’t explain how to continue to work effectively while keeping your kids at home, and learning.  

I’ve worked from home for 12 years, and although I’ve had nannies along the way, below are 10 tips to help make the time you spend with your kids productive, enjoyable and educational — all while keeping your business going.

1. Teach independence. 

Kids need to know how to have a task and stick to it. They also need to understand that as parents, we have responsibilities and jobs and cannot be disturbed at certain times. How can you do this? Give your kids a timer (a standard egg timer works wonders) and tell them to read or play or work on a project for that given amount of time. If they are not accustomed to independence, begin with small increments of time such as 15 minutes, and over time, build in increments up to 60 minutes. This way you can set them up with a book, an online educational program (more on this later) or send them outside to play. The same goes for teaching them to make their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when they are hungry. The most important part of teaching independence is to start with small tasks, give them praise and establish this independence as a daily habit for them. 

Related: 18 Low-Cost Ways for Parents to Make Money From Home

2. Establish a specific schedule (but be flexible).

Kids are used to schedules and bells at schools, so take advantage of this and set a schedule that allows you to work and not home school all day. Although a high school kid might welcome downtime and independence to just read and relax more, younger kids will likely enjoy the novelty of a different routine.

My boys (9 and 11) thrive on structure and like seeing a very specific schedule written out for the day. It helps them understand times when they will work independently (on learning software or workbooks or with non-screen activities, such as art, puzzles, writing or building), as well as times when my husband or I actively teaches or plays. I schedule their reading and math (done via iPad and worksheets) in the morning, followed by snack and recess, which allows me a fairly solid three-hour work block to get priority work done. Then I do something where I physically teach them, such as a history lesson, a science experiment or a Spanish lesson, which tends to be enjoyable for all of us.

Another school activity to work into the agenda is what I call “Writer’s Workshop,” which I change up — from essays, to creative writing, to a surprise. Yesterday the “surprise” was to write two letters to a friend, teacher or family member to brighten their days during these scary times. Most kids miss their friends the most and care about that much more than a plummeting stock market or shortage of Clorox wipes, so schedule a FaceTime call with one of their friends at the end of the day as a reward for a good school day. Allow flexibility in the daily schedule — it’s OK to switch things around to plan around key calls and video meetings. 

3. Teach them home economics.

Yes, that was once a true class. In addition to prioritizing academic subjects into our schedule, we build in educational games, puzzles, music and chores. Having kids at home all day means more laundry, more dishes, more meals and more non-work to-dos. Typically after lunch, we build 30 minutes into the schedule where kids do chores, but you can do this whenever it’s most convenient for you. Will the novelty of doing dreaded chores wear off? Likely yes, but remain consistent and praise or reward your child. This will help build good habits and allow you more work time. 

4. Create a work environment for your kids.

We’re spending time making our office and workspaces organized, so do the same for your kids. Ensure the workplace is clear, free of distractions, toys and clutter and equip them with notebooks, pens, pencils and some noise-canceling headphones for when they’re working on computers or iPads (you’ll thank me later). 

5. Technology is your friend.

Many of our kids are already learning online and might even be using iPads at school. Software available for homeschool learning is great, especially the smart programs that auto-adapt to their learning abilities. Most schools send an email with specific assignments each child needs to do that week. While these are great, it’s not enough work for our kids, so we take it up a notch. (And if you’re an Entrepreneur.com loyalist, you likely will, too.)  At home, we use Zearn, DreamBox and Freckle for math and Raz-Kids, Sora and Newsela for reading and language arts. There are multitudes of great software out there, so ask your teachers and community for recommendations. Just ensure you set your child up at the right level and take time to sit with him or her for a lesson so that you feel comfortable with the level of challenge. 

Related: 5 Crucial Business Lessons You Learned in High School

6. Take turns with your partner or trusted family members and friends. 

If you have a specific deadline or time when you need to be on a call, take turns with your partner so that he or she is in charge of supervising the kids during that time. In our house, my husband teaches math and history, and my mother, who is an artist and lives nearby, works with them on art lessons or a project for an hour each day. I schedule a deep work block or take a walk and knock out a phone call during these times. 

7. Look to Skype or FaceTime for extracurricular activities.

After-school activities are other times some of us used to work, even if it meant returning calls while on a field or catching up on emails during practice. (Don’t worry, we will get back to that at some point.) But with no baseball, no piano and no swimming, our workdays are shorter. Adults have increasingly adopted FaceTime, Zoom and Skype to communicate with our teams, so why not use them for music lessons with your kid’s instructors, live dance classes or sports activities? At home, we rely on apps like Simply Piano and set a time in the daily schedule for the kids to practice.

Although your kids won’t be able to play soccer with their teams, they can certainly watch videos to help them improve their skills and teach them how to practice at home. If you don’t have access to outdoor space, most apartment complexes have indoor gyms or hallways that can likely be used as long as we are sensitive to social distancing and respectful of our neighbors. If you have access to outdoor space, send your kids out and assign them drills or challenges. Get specific (shoot 30 hoops or run 10 sprints), and if you can, do some of it with them. Take advantage of the time you’re not driving them to activities to prioritize family and health. 

8. Schedule time for recess.

This is a no-brainer, and we all need it. If your kids are happy playing and eating lunch on their own, you can capitalize on this time to work. But if you can afford to take a break, you’ll be surprised what 15 minutes of dodge ball, dancing or playing a board game will do for your own happiness and productivity. Working from home means you’re not commuting, so don’t feel the need to feel busy at all times. For our mental health, our bodies and our minds, we need this play and laughter time now more than ever. 

9. Be firm as a teacher.

Kids are going to do things they believe they can get away with, like act out when they’re not interested in the topic you’re teaching. It’s important to be firm about school the same way you are about other rules. Help your children understand that these are incredibly unusual times and as parents, we need to get our work done so that we can continue to provide a house, meals, pay the bills, etc. Without frightening them (remember, this is difficult for them, too), help them understand the importance of prioritizing learning and work. Make sure they have input into the schedule, and offer some options for activities or subjects. Do you prefer biology or chemistry today? On a unique day, even ask them to teach you one of the lessons. 

Related: 6 Things Business School Won’t Teach You About Entrepreneurship

10. Reward your students.

As adults, we feel appreciated when our colleagues or superiors tell us that we are performing well or did a great job on a project. Find a time at the end of the day to regroup to talk about the day’s challenges and accomplishments. For us, this is dinnertime. We don’t allow television or video games during the week, but during these times, we might tell our kids that if they follow the schedule and have good days, they can watch 30 minutes of TV in the evening. And if for some reason you have more work to do and the kids get 60 minutes of TV, don’t beat yourself up over this. The biggest takeaway here is to encourage your children and show them that good students are rewarded.  

Keep this all in perspective.

What we are going through is not normal, and we hope that in the near future we can look back on this remember how we survived this world crisis. There is no road map for working while having your kids at home, and it’s OK for things to change as you go. In our house, the motto is “Go with the flow.” Uncertainty and fear will challenge us as entrepreneurs, but that’s what being an entrepreneur is all about. It’s knowing how to react, adapt and make the smartest decisions for our work and lifestyles. Rest assured that we will learn things along this very bumpy journey, be it a new language, a new sport, a new business idea or most importantly, how to live a simpler life while being more connected to our families. Be compassionate to yourself and those around you, and stay as positive as you can.  

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10 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Actually Get Work Done While Homeschooling Kids

Homeschooling kids is the new normal, but our work still needs to get done.

March 27, 2020 10 min read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

I have a new appreciation for teachers, and I know I’m not the only one. Most of our schools are closed indefinitely and many of us working parents are expected to homeschool our kids while running our businesses and working. Although many schools have distributed online programs and learning packets, and we’re seeing an emergence of articles about how to homeschool, the majority of them don’t explain how to continue to work effectively while keeping your kids at home, and learning.  

I’ve worked from home for 12 years, and although I’ve had nannies along the way, below are 10 tips to help make the time you spend with your kids productive, enjoyable and educational — all while keeping your business going.

1. Teach independence. 

Kids need to know how to have a task and stick to it. They also need to understand that as parents, we have responsibilities and jobs and cannot be disturbed at certain times. How can you do this? Give your kids a timer (a standard egg timer works wonders) and tell them to read or play or work on a project for that given amount of time. If they are not accustomed to independence, begin with small increments of time such as 15 minutes, and over time, build in increments up to 60 minutes. This way you can set them up with a book, an online educational program (more on this later) or send them outside to play. The same goes for teaching them to make their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when they are hungry. The most important part of teaching independence is to start with small tasks, give them praise and establish this independence as a daily habit for them. 

Related: 18 Low-Cost Ways for Parents to Make Money From Home

2. Establish a specific schedule (but be flexible).

Kids are used to schedules and bells at schools, so take advantage of this and set a schedule that allows you to work and not home school all day. Although a high school kid might welcome downtime and independence to just read and relax more, younger kids will likely enjoy the novelty of a different routine.

My boys (9 and 11) thrive on structure and like seeing a very specific schedule written out for the day. It helps them understand times when they will work independently (on learning software or workbooks or with non-screen activities, such as art, puzzles, writing or building), as well as times when my husband or I actively teaches or plays. I schedule their reading and math (done via iPad and worksheets) in the morning, followed by snack and recess, which allows me a fairly solid three-hour work block to get priority work done. Then I do something where I physically teach them, such as a history lesson, a science experiment or a Spanish lesson, which tends to be enjoyable for all of us.

Another school activity to work into the agenda is what I call “Writer’s Workshop,” which I change up — from essays, to creative writing, to a surprise. Yesterday the “surprise” was to write two letters to a friend, teacher or family member to brighten their days during these scary times. Most kids miss their friends the most and care about that much more than a plummeting stock market or shortage of Clorox wipes, so schedule a FaceTime call with one of their friends at the end of the day as a reward for a good school day. Allow flexibility in the daily schedule — it’s OK to switch things around to plan around key calls and video meetings. 

3. Teach them home economics.

Yes, that was once a true class. In addition to prioritizing academic subjects into our schedule, we build in educational games, puzzles, music and chores. Having kids at home all day means more laundry, more dishes, more meals and more non-work to-dos. Typically after lunch, we build 30 minutes into the schedule where kids do chores, but you can do this whenever it’s most convenient for you. Will the novelty of doing dreaded chores wear off? Likely yes, but remain consistent and praise or reward your child. This will help build good habits and allow you more work time. 

4. Create a work environment for your kids.

We’re spending time making our office and workspaces organized, so do the same for your kids. Ensure the workplace is clear, free of distractions, toys and clutter and equip them with notebooks, pens, pencils and some noise-canceling headphones for when they’re working on computers or iPads (you’ll thank me later). 

5. Technology is your friend.

Many of our kids are already learning online and might even be using iPads at school. Software available for homeschool learning is great, especially the smart programs that auto-adapt to their learning abilities. Most schools send an email with specific assignments each child needs to do that week. While these are great, it’s not enough work for our kids, so we take it up a notch. (And if you’re an Entrepreneur.com loyalist, you likely will, too.)  At home, we use Zearn, DreamBox and Freckle for math and Raz-Kids, Sora and Newsela for reading and language arts. There are multitudes of great software out there, so ask your teachers and community for recommendations. Just ensure you set your child up at the right level and take time to sit with him or her for a lesson so that you feel comfortable with the level of challenge. 

Related: 5 Crucial Business Lessons You Learned in High School

6. Take turns with your partner or trusted family members and friends. 

If you have a specific deadline or time when you need to be on a call, take turns with your partner so that he or she is in charge of supervising the kids during that time. In our house, my husband teaches math and history, and my mother, who is an artist and lives nearby, works with them on art lessons or a project for an hour each day. I schedule a deep work block or take a walk and knock out a phone call during these times. 

7. Look to Skype or FaceTime for extracurricular activities.

After-school activities are other times some of us used to work, even if it meant returning calls while on a field or catching up on emails during practice. (Don’t worry, we will get back to that at some point.) But with no baseball, no piano and no swimming, our workdays are shorter. Adults have increasingly adopted FaceTime, Zoom and Skype to communicate with our teams, so why not use them for music lessons with your kid’s instructors, live dance classes or sports activities? At home, we rely on apps like Simply Piano and set a time in the daily schedule for the kids to practice.

Although your kids won’t be able to play soccer with their teams, they can certainly watch videos to help them improve their skills and teach them how to practice at home. If you don’t have access to outdoor space, most apartment complexes have indoor gyms or hallways that can likely be used as long as we are sensitive to social distancing and respectful of our neighbors. If you have access to outdoor space, send your kids out and assign them drills or challenges. Get specific (shoot 30 hoops or run 10 sprints), and if you can, do some of it with them. Take advantage of the time you’re not driving them to activities to prioritize family and health. 

8. Schedule time for recess.

This is a no-brainer, and we all need it. If your kids are happy playing and eating lunch on their own, you can capitalize on this time to work. But if you can afford to take a break, you’ll be surprised what 15 minutes of dodge ball, dancing or playing a board game will do for your own happiness and productivity. Working from home means you’re not commuting, so don’t feel the need to feel busy at all times. For our mental health, our bodies and our minds, we need this play and laughter time now more than ever. 

9. Be firm as a teacher.

Kids are going to do things they believe they can get away with, like act out when they’re not interested in the topic you’re teaching. It’s important to be firm about school the same way you are about other rules. Help your children understand that these are incredibly unusual times and as parents, we need to get our work done so that we can continue to provide a house, meals, pay the bills, etc. Without frightening them (remember, this is difficult for them, too), help them understand the importance of prioritizing learning and work. Make sure they have input into the schedule, and offer some options for activities or subjects. Do you prefer biology or chemistry today? On a unique day, even ask them to teach you one of the lessons. 

Related: 6 Things Business School Won’t Teach You About Entrepreneurship

10. Reward your students.

As adults, we feel appreciated when our colleagues or superiors tell us that we are performing well or did a great job on a project. Find a time at the end of the day to regroup to talk about the day’s challenges and accomplishments. For us, this is dinnertime. We don’t allow television or video games during the week, but during these times, we might tell our kids that if they follow the schedule and have good days, they can watch 30 minutes of TV in the evening. And if for some reason you have more work to do and the kids get 60 minutes of TV, don’t beat yourself up over this. The biggest takeaway here is to encourage your children and show them that good students are rewarded.  

Keep this all in perspective.

What we are going through is not normal, and we hope that in the near future we can look back on this remember how we survived this world crisis. There is no road map for working while having your kids at home, and it’s OK for things to change as you go. In our house, the motto is “Go with the flow.” Uncertainty and fear will challenge us as entrepreneurs, but that’s what being an entrepreneur is all about. It’s knowing how to react, adapt and make the smartest decisions for our work and lifestyles. Rest assured that we will learn things along this very bumpy journey, be it a new language, a new sport, a new business idea or most importantly, how to live a simpler life while being more connected to our families. Be compassionate to yourself and those around you, and stay as positive as you can.  

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10 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Actually Get Work Done While Homeschooling Kids

Homeschooling kids is the new normal, but our work still needs to get done.

March 27, 2020 10 min read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

I have a new appreciation for teachers, and I know I’m not the only one. Most of our schools are closed indefinitely and many of us working parents are expected to homeschool our kids while running our businesses and working. Although many schools have distributed online programs and learning packets, and we’re seeing an emergence of articles about how to homeschool, the majority of them don’t explain how to continue to work effectively while keeping your kids at home, and learning.  

I’ve worked from home for 12 years, and although I’ve had nannies along the way, below are 10 tips to help make the time you spend with your kids productive, enjoyable and educational — all while keeping your business going.

1. Teach independence. 

Kids need to know how to have a task and stick to it. They also need to understand that as parents, we have responsibilities and jobs and cannot be disturbed at certain times. How can you do this? Give your kids a timer (a standard egg timer works wonders) and tell them to read or play or work on a project for that given amount of time. If they are not accustomed to independence, begin with small increments of time such as 15 minutes, and over time, build in increments up to 60 minutes. This way you can set them up with a book, an online educational program (more on this later) or send them outside to play. The same goes for teaching them to make their own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches when they are hungry. The most important part of teaching independence is to start with small tasks, give them praise and establish this independence as a daily habit for them. 

Related: 18 Low-Cost Ways for Parents to Make Money From Home

2. Establish a specific schedule (but be flexible).

Kids are used to schedules and bells at schools, so take advantage of this and set a schedule that allows you to work and not home school all day. Although a high school kid might welcome downtime and independence to just read and relax more, younger kids will likely enjoy the novelty of a different routine.

My boys (9 and 11) thrive on structure and like seeing a very specific schedule written out for the day. It helps them understand times when they will work independently (on learning software or workbooks or with non-screen activities, such as art, puzzles, writing or building), as well as times when my husband or I actively teaches or plays. I schedule their reading and math (done via iPad and worksheets) in the morning, followed by snack and recess, which allows me a fairly solid three-hour work block to get priority work done. Then I do something where I physically teach them, such as a history lesson, a science experiment or a Spanish lesson, which tends to be enjoyable for all of us.

Another school activity to work into the agenda is what I call “Writer’s Workshop,” which I change up — from essays, to creative writing, to a surprise. Yesterday the “surprise” was to write two letters to a friend, teacher or family member to brighten their days during these scary times. Most kids miss their friends the most and care about that much more than a plummeting stock market or shortage of Clorox wipes, so schedule a FaceTime call with one of their friends at the end of the day as a reward for a good school day. Allow flexibility in the daily schedule — it’s OK to switch things around to plan around key calls and video meetings. 

3. Teach them home economics.

Yes, that was once a true class. In addition to prioritizing academic subjects into our schedule, we build in educational games, puzzles, music and chores. Having kids at home all day means more laundry, more dishes, more meals and more non-work to-dos. Typically after lunch, we build 30 minutes into the schedule where kids do chores, but you can do this whenever it’s most convenient for you. Will the novelty of doing dreaded chores wear off? Likely yes, but remain consistent and praise or reward your child. This will help build good habits and allow you more work time. 

4. Create a work environment for your kids.

We’re spending time making our office and workspaces organized, so do the same for your kids. Ensure the workplace is clear, free of distractions, toys and clutter and equip them with notebooks, pens, pencils and some noise-canceling headphones for when they’re working on computers or iPads (you’ll thank me later). 

5. Technology is your friend.

Many of our kids are already learning online and might even be using iPads at school. Software available for homeschool learning is great, especially the smart programs that auto-adapt to their learning abilities. Most schools send an email with specific assignments each child needs to do that week. While these are great, it’s not enough work for our kids, so we take it up a notch. (And if you’re an Entrepreneur.com loyalist, you likely will, too.)  At home, we use Zearn, DreamBox and Freckle for math and Raz-Kids, Sora and Newsela for reading and language arts. There are multitudes of great software out there, so ask your teachers and community for recommendations. Just ensure you set your child up at the right level and take time to sit with him or her for a lesson so that you feel comfortable with the level of challenge. 

Related: 5 Crucial Business Lessons You Learned in High School

6. Take turns with your partner or trusted family members and friends. 

If you have a specific deadline or time when you need to be on a call, take turns with your partner so that he or she is in charge of supervising the kids during that time. In our house, my husband teaches math and history, and my mother, who is an artist and lives nearby, works with them on art lessons or a project for an hour each day. I schedule a deep work block or take a walk and knock out a phone call during these times. 

7. Look to Skype or FaceTime for extracurricular activities.

After-school activities are other times some of us used to work, even if it meant returning calls while on a field or catching up on emails during practice. (Don’t worry, we will get back to that at some point.) But with no baseball, no piano and no swimming, our workdays are shorter. Adults have increasingly adopted FaceTime, Zoom and Skype to communicate with our teams, so why not use them for music lessons with your kid’s instructors, live dance classes or sports activities? At home, we rely on apps like Simply Piano and set a time in the daily schedule for the kids to practice.

Although your kids won’t be able to play soccer with their teams, they can certainly watch videos to help them improve their skills and teach them how to practice at home. If you don’t have access to outdoor space, most apartment complexes have indoor gyms or hallways that can likely be used as long as we are sensitive to social distancing and respectful of our neighbors. If you have access to outdoor space, send your kids out and assign them drills or challenges. Get specific (shoot 30 hoops or run 10 sprints), and if you can, do some of it with them. Take advantage of the time you’re not driving them to activities to prioritize family and health. 

8. Schedule time for recess.

This is a no-brainer, and we all need it. If your kids are happy playing and eating lunch on their own, you can capitalize on this time to work. But if you can afford to take a break, you’ll be surprised what 15 minutes of dodge ball, dancing or playing a board game will do for your own happiness and productivity. Working from home means you’re not commuting, so don’t feel the need to feel busy at all times. For our mental health, our bodies and our minds, we need this play and laughter time now more than ever. 

9. Be firm as a teacher.

Kids are going to do things they believe they can get away with, like act out when they’re not interested in the topic you’re teaching. It’s important to be firm about school the same way you are about other rules. Help your children understand that these are incredibly unusual times and as parents, we need to get our work done so that we can continue to provide a house, meals, pay the bills, etc. Without frightening them (remember, this is difficult for them, too), help them understand the importance of prioritizing learning and work. Make sure they have input into the schedule, and offer some options for activities or subjects. Do you prefer biology or chemistry today? On a unique day, even ask them to teach you one of the lessons. 

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10. Reward your students.

As adults, we feel appreciated when our colleagues or superiors tell us that we are performing well or did a great job on a project. Find a time at the end of the day to regroup to talk about the day’s challenges and accomplishments. For us, this is dinnertime. We don’t allow television or video games during the week, but during these times, we might tell our kids that if they follow the schedule and have good days, they can watch 30 minutes of TV in the evening. And if for some reason you have more work to do and the kids get 60 minutes of TV, don’t beat yourself up over this. The biggest takeaway here is to encourage your children and show them that good students are rewarded.  

Keep this all in perspective.

What we are going through is not normal, and we hope that in the near future we can look back on this remember how we survived this world crisis. There is no road map for working while having your kids at home, and it’s OK for things to change as you go. In our house, the motto is “Go with the flow.” Uncertainty and fear will challenge us as entrepreneurs, but that’s what being an entrepreneur is all about. It’s knowing how to react, adapt and make the smartest decisions for our work and lifestyles. Rest assured that we will learn things along this very bumpy journey, be it a new language, a new sport, a new business idea or most importantly, how to live a simpler life while being more connected to our families. Be compassionate to yourself and those around you, and stay as positive as you can.  

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