Struggle with leading by example when work stresses me out

Apr 241 min read

I'm honestly struggling here guys. I want to be the man of faith and peace that I know I should be for my family but some days work just grinds me down and I come home angry. My kids see that and it breaks me. I've been praying about it more and trying to intentionally check my attitude at the door before I walk in the house. Started reading my Bible in the car before I get home which helps reset me. It's a work in progress but I'm trying to model what it looks like to bring your burdens to God instead of bringing them to your family.

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Comments(5)

RRyanRegularApr 25

This is real and I appreciate you saying it out loud. Nobody talks about how hard it is to compartmentalize work stress when you're trying to be present at home. Have you tried anything specific that helps you decompress before you get home?

BBlake T.New DadApr 24

You're not alone in this brother. The fact that you're aware of it and struggling to do better already puts you ahead of a lot of guys. Small wins count.

WWill S.RegularApr 24

I feel this in my soul. Work stress bleeding into how I show up at home is something I'm always fighting. Taking my son fishing helps me reset and remember what actually matters. Maybe you need your own version of that.

LLucasNew DadApr 24

Bro, with two under two I'm barely holding it together some days. But I've learned the chaos is part of it. Your kids don't need perfect, they need present. Even on the rough days, you showing up is what counts.

DDaniel P.New DadApr 25

Man I feel this in my soul. Work has been absolutely crushing me lately and I know my kids can sense when I'm wound up. Still working on it but some days I just have to be honest with them that dad's having a rough day. Praying helps too.