Small wins in self care when you're a parent

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Jun 151 min read

Started going for morning runs before the kids wake up and I gotta say, it's changing my whole day. Even just 30 minutes alone with my thoughts is helping my anxiety so much. I'm not trying to be that guy who thinks exercise fixes everything, but I've noticed I'm less irritable with my family and sleeping better. Sometimes self care can't be spa days when you're a dad with limited time and money. A walk, a run, whatever. Taking care of yourself IS taking care of your family.

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KKyle M.RegularJun 16

This is huge. I started doing the same thing about 6 months ago and honestly it's the only time the day feels like it's mine. Even 20 minutes before everyone wakes up makes such a difference in my patience level. What time are you getting out there?

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MMatt B.RegularJun 17

I need to try this. Right now my self care is basically just drinking my coffee while it's still hot and that's only working like 30% of the time.

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NNathanNew DadJun 16

Morning runs saved my sanity. There's something about getting that movement in before the chaos starts. Do you find you're sleeping better at night too or is it mainly just the mental reset in the morning?

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