Keeping working mums organised

Juggling paperwork with a grumpy baby and managing conference calls with an inquisitive toddler is hardly an easy task. If being a mum wasn’t hard enough, being a working mum is even more difficult, so it’s vital that you make your life as easy as possible wherever you can. 

Here are some top tips to help get you organised.

Set up your own space

Trying to do paperwork while lounging on the sofa will not put you in the right frame of mind. You’ll feel sleepy and demotivated, so it should be avoided at all costs.

Setting up a home office will give you a space away from the hustle and bustle of the house that you can concentrate in. It will be an area where you can put your thoughts in order and really get to work. 

You can set up a home office anywhere in your home. The best locations are the places where few people will bother you, so the spare room is ideal.

It is really easy to set up a home office as there are just a few key essentials that you will need. A desk and office chair are must-haves. Paperstone stock a great range of affordable office furniture, so they are well worth a visit. They are also office supplies specialists, so you can get everything you need in one place.

Stay tidy

If you allow your home office to turn into a mountainous heap of paper, you will become less and less inclined to work there. To avoid letting your productivity hit an all-time low, you should keep your office tidy and organised.

You could invest in a filing cabinet that locks to keep your documents safe. This is especially handy if you have a nosy toddler on your hands.

But you don’t have to spend a lot to get organised. A selection of ring binders can help you file your work into sections, making it easier to find things even when you’re suffering from a severe case of baby brain!

Even something as simple as a documents tray can help impose order on your desk, so there’s no excuses for a messy office.