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Lifestyle, Style, SUMMER ·

Finding My Balance

Reading Time: 4 minutesvancouver style blog, vancouver fashion blog,vancouver blog, vancouver fashion bloggers, best vancouver fashion blog, fashion blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian travel blog,popular fashion blog, popular style blog, bree aylwin, working from home, what it is like to work from home, social media strategist, boho style, boho summer style, hippie summer style, 1960s outfit ideas Well, over the last few weeks I’ve dropped a couple hints that some things were shuffling around in my life, and some exciting changes were happening. A few weeks ago, I made the transition into working from home – that’s right, I am no longer an office administrator! Now,  I am a Social Media Strategist! These are some exciting times, my friends! vancouver style blog, vancouver fashion blog,vancouver blog, vancouver fashion bloggers, best vancouver fashion blog, fashion blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian travel blog,popular fashion blog, popular style blog, bree aylwin, working from home, what it is like to work from home, social media strategist, boho style, boho summer style, hippie summer style, 1960s outfit ideas vancouver style blog, vancouver fashion blog,vancouver blog, vancouver fashion bloggers, best vancouver fashion blog, fashion blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian travel blog,popular fashion blog, popular style blog, bree aylwin, working from home, what it is like to work from home, social media strategist, boho style, boho summer style, hippie summer style, 1960s outfit ideas vancouver style blog, vancouver fashion blog,vancouver blog, vancouver fashion bloggers, best vancouver fashion blog, fashion blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian travel blog,popular fashion blog, popular style blog, bree aylwin, working from home, what it is like to work from home, social media strategist, boho style, boho summer style, hippie summer style, 1960s outfit ideas I have been an office administrator pretty much since getting out of high school. As an organizational freak, someone who pays close attention to detail, and enjoys working with customers, being a admin was something I thrived in. But, the funny thing no one tells you is: just because you’re good at something, doesn’t mean you like it. For the most part, I wasn’t too crazy about my day to day duties as an office administrator – checking inventory, faxing, scanning, answering phone calls, scheduling meetings – the list goes on. But frankly, for years, I didn’t know what I wanted to do – and so doing what I was good at seemed like the obvious choice. After High School I went to college to learn ASL (a beautiful language) and I had dreams of being an interpreter. But, after that year I realized that wasn’t going to be my path. Working towards something and realizing it’s not for you can leave you kind of lost, and so I got a job as an office admin. vancouver style blog, vancouver fashion blog,vancouver blog, vancouver fashion bloggers, best vancouver fashion blog, fashion blog, vancouver style blogger, vancouver style bloggers, vancouver lifestyle blog, vancouver travel blog, canadian fashion blog, canadian style blog, canadian travel blog,popular fashion blog, popular style blog, bree aylwin, working from home, what it is like to work from home, social media strategist, boho style, boho summer style, hippie summer style, 1960s outfit ideas

outfit details: Wondrous Floral Embroidered Maxi Dress, Ever New Sandals

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So… What’s it like working from home?

It’s a balance. The last few weeks have been both a dream, and quite stressful. Perhaps it’s because my brain is so stuck on my previous work schedule, but when I see an email or get  request I feel the need to do it immediately – even if my time for the day is supposed to be finished. I think it takes a sort of calmness and self control to not get stressed (and not immediately go work on it) when you see an email fly in at 11PM – this is something I have yet to master. The first month at home has been one with a lack of balance, and that’s something I am now looking to change. I would like to have a bit more piece of mind, feel a bit more organized, and get ahead with some of the projects I had planned on working on more now that I am home. So, have any of you gone through this? Any advice for maintaining a balance while working from home?

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  1. Jackie says

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    Congratulations on the new job!! It’s always exciting to start a new venture and it sounds like this is a great one for you.

    Are you working for yourself, or for another company? I think if you’re working for yourself, the trick is to schedule some “offline” time so you don’t feel like you’re working 24/7.

    Jackie
    Something About That

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  2. nicolthepickle says

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    Congrats! I don’t have any helpful tips, but best of luck and hard work to you. And your dress looks amazing!

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  3. LaWannish says

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    Congratulations for being able to work from home… I will be starting soon I hope, paperwork is taking time unfortunately… but mine is going to be more structured as it is the same job I do which I will be doing at home… I will try to finish and then lock my office door and not enter until the next morning… we will see… I am sure you will get the balance with time… xox

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  4. Ashley Brooke says

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    Congrats on working from home! That is not an easy task! I can’t offer you any advice because I am only a high school student, but I wish you the best of luck! Also, I love your dress! The detailing is exquisite!

    xoxo,
    Ashley Brooke

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  5. thetravelpockets says

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    Love this dress! It’s almost like you’re in some kind of fairy tale because it’s so pretty!

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  6. Sarah | DelighttheDetails.com says

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    Keeping myself accountable and on a schedule has helped a ton. Plus making a space that I use only for work that keeps me focused – also gorgeous dress and photography! Thanks for sharing

    xx
    Sarah | DelighttheDetails.com

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  7. Paula Niziolek says

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    Congratulations! I’ve been working from home for a few months, and we moved in that time as well. I’m just starting to feel like I’m getting some balance in my days so I do think it takes some time to figure it out. (I was an office administrator for the last 9 years as well!)

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  8. taylorannes95 says

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    What a gorgeous dress. I love it. Scheduling your days will change your life, too.

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  9. Brianna Leigh says

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    Love the dress! I also have quite a few boho things and always enjoy looking at new ones

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  10. Kait Elizabeth says

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    Congrats on the job move and I’m loving this dress! Hugs, Kait
    http://www.makeminemaroon.com

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  11. Debonita @elegantlyfashionable says

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    l love the Bohemian looks and it’s great for the summer. Great comfort and style at same time.

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