Started taking 30 minutes every Sunday morning to just go for a walk alone. No phone, no kids, no wife asking me to fix something. Just me and my thoughts. My brain is telling me I should be doing something productive but honestly this walk is the only time I feel like myself anymore. Feeling a little less angry at everything which is good. Small wins right?
30 minutes of peace is survival equipment when you're running on fumes. Nothing selfish about that. My Sunday morning quiet hour literally keeps me sane through the week.
Preach. I carved out Sunday mornings too and my wife doesn't even hassle me about it anymore because she saw how much it helped. You're setting a good example for your kids about the importance of mental health.
This isn't selfish, this is you being a better dad. A burned out dad is no good to anyone. Taking care of yourself means you have more patience and presence for them. Keep doing this.
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That 30 minutes is not selfish, that's mandatory maintenance. You can't pour from an empty cup. I started doing early morning walks too and it's changed my whole outlook on the day.