People often imagine working from home means a slow morning in pyjamas and endless cups of coffee… but reality? It’s more like balancing meetings, family life, deadlines, school pick-up and trying to remember whether I actually drank my tea while it was still hot 😅
Here’s a little glimpse into a typical work from home day as an IT professional and mum.
My mornings usually start before work mode even begins. I wake up and take a little time for myself — brush my hair, do my skincare and get ready for the day. I’ve realised over time that even on work from home days, getting properly ready helps me feel more focused and puts me in the right mindset.
Then I head out for a morning walk. That quiet time before the day begins has become something I really value. Fresh air, movement and a chance to clear my head before everything gets busy.
Once I’m back home, it’s straight into family mode. Breakfast gets prepared, lunch boxes packed and everyone organised for the day ahead. I make breakfast for the family and prepare lunch for the kids and hubby so everyone is sorted before heading out.
Then suddenly — the house goes quiet.
And just like that… my workday begins.
Laptop open. Calendar checked. Coffee nearby.
Most days are a mix of meetings one after another, project discussions, checking in with teams, responding to messages and trying to stay on top of priorities. In between meetings, I usually find time to finalise documents, work through tasks and keep projects moving.
One thing I’ve learnt working in IT is that there’s always something happening. Some days are calm and productive, and some days feel like solving ten puzzles at once — but I genuinely enjoy the challenge.
Then before I know it… it’s already 3pm.
Time to switch hats again.
Laptop closed (temporarily), keys grabbed and off I go to pick up the kids. I actually love this part of the day because no matter how busy work gets, school pick-up feels like a reset. Hearing about their day, random stories and what happened at lunch somehow puts everything into perspective.
Once we’re back home, it’s back online for a little while to wrap things up and finish work around 5pm.
Then starts my favourite shift — home life.
Afternoons are spent hanging out with the kids, chatting, helping where needed and making time to actually be present. We sit together for tea and snacks, which has become one of those small daily moments I really enjoy.
Then it’s time to make dinner, clean up and settle into the evening.
One of my favourite parts of the day is finally slowing down and talking with hubby — catching up on our days, talking about random things and just spending time together after everything settles down.
Before bed, I spend some more time with the kids — cuddles, chats, hearing about tomorrow’s plans and soaking up those little moments because I know they grow too quickly.
And before I call it a day, I make time for one small ritual that I’ve really come to enjoy — reading my book before going to sleep. It’s my little way to slow down, put the screen away and end the day quietly. Just a few pages helps me relax, reset and take a moment for myself before doing it all again tomorrow. 📚✨
And then… lights out and call it a day.
Work from home life isn’t always perfectly balanced and some days feel chaotic, but I’m grateful for the flexibility, the family moments and being able to do work I enjoy while still being present for the people I love most ❤️
A little busy. A little messy. But a lot of life.
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Take care,
M from Nepaliaustralian
XOXO
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