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Ever wondered how to balance remote work and parenting? Here’s a peek into my daily routine as a Virtual Assistant and full-time mom. リモートワークと育児の両立ライフスタイルをのぞいてみましょう！
6:00 AM - Morning Routine Begins（朝のルーティン）
My day starts early. I wake up at 6 AM to get a few moments of peace before household wakes up. I brew some coffee, do a quick stretch, and check my emails.
In Japanese:
「朝の静かな時間は、私にとってとても貴重です。」(Quiet morning hours are precious to me.)
7:00 AM - Kids, Breakfast, and Prep
At 7 AM, real chaos begins. I prepare breakfast, get kids dressed, and pack their lunch. As a stay-at-home mom (専業主婦), this is one of busiest parts of my day.
By 8 AM, my kids are off to school or daycare. Now, it’s Virtual Assistant (バーチャルアシスタント) mode.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Deep Work Time
This is my most productive window. I work on client tasks such as:
- Email management
- Scheduling and calendar updates
- Social media posts
- Basic graphic design or document editing
12:00 PM Lunch Break + Light Chores
I step away from my screen for lunch. Sometimes I cook a simple meal, or enjoy leftovers with my toddler at home. After lunch, I do a bit of cleaning or laundry.
Even during breaks, I check my phone in case a client sends an urgent message but I try to stay mindful and present with my family. バランスが大事です balance is everything.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Meetings & Collaboration
I schedule any Zoom calls or team meetings during this time. As a Virtual Assistant, I often support clients from Japan, US, or Europe so managing time zones is part of my routine.
I make sure to say:
「よろしくお願いいたします」 before call, and 「ありがとうございました」 when it ends small touches that clients appreciate.
3:30 PM - Kids Are Home!
Now it’s family time again. I pause work and focus on my children. We do homework, prepare snacks, or just play. Even as a remote worker, motherhood remains my full-time job.
「子どもたちの笑顔が、一番のご褒美です。」
(My children’s smiles are best reward.)
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wind Down & Wrap Up
Once kids are asleep, I check client dashboards one last time, plan tomorrow’s tasks, and write notes. I also take some time to study Japanese or join online VA communities for support.
Are you a mom considering a remote career? You can become a Virtual Assistant too! Start with small tasks, learn new skills, and build your schedule around your family’s rhythm.
✨ Ready to write your own work-from-home story? Your journey begins today.
