Fishing trips are my mental health

1d ago·1 min read

I try to get out to the lake at least twice a month, just me and my truck. Nothing serious, usually don't catch much. But something about being on the water early in the morning where it's quiet and I'm not thinking about bills or work or if I'm screwing up as a dad helps me reset. My wife gets it now. She used to think I was being selfish but she realized I come home way better at everything when I get those trips in.

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GGarrettNew Dadjust now

Fishing is such a good mental reset. I do something similar but with coaching - those hours on the field with the kids are when I feel most like myself. Do you ever take your kids with you or is it more for the solo time?

SShane K.Regular1d ago

Two times a month is the perfect frequency. That's enough to stay sane without feeling guilty for being gone. Fishing trips are underrated as mental health.

JJoey M.Regular1d ago

Totally get it. Those quiet moments out on the water are gold, especially when you're juggling three kids. Doesn't matter if the fish are biting when you're just trying to decompress.

DDerekRegular10h ago

This is what I need to be doing more of. Working nights and taking care of the kids during the day means I don't get much decompression time. Might have to start planning some fishing trips for my own sanity.

PPhillip M.New Dad1h ago

Twice a month sounds perfect. I try to get out to the lake too when I can break away from the swing shift schedule. Those quiet mornings before sunrise are pure gold for the head.