Struggling with self care routine

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2w ago1 min read

My therapist keeps telling me I need to take better care of myself. I get it but between work and the kids I barely have time to shower let alone do all these relaxation things everyone talks about. I'm trying to do a 10 minute walk in the morning before everyone wakes up but some days I just can't get out of bed. Any tips for guys like me who suck at the self care thing?

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RRobertRegular2w ago

The therapist is right though. I started small - literally just making sure I'm eating actual meals instead of whatever's left on the kids' plates. That alone changed my mood. You don't need hours, just consistency.

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CChris T.Regular2w ago

I hear you man. I was in the same boat until I realized self care doesn't have to be complicated. For me it's just 20 minutes in the morning before everyone wakes up, some coffee, maybe a walk around the block. Doesn't have to be fancy yoga retreats or whatever. Small wins add up.

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LLuke M.Regular2w ago

What kind of self care are you thinking about? I struggled with this too until I realized I was trying to do too much. Started with just one thing - for me it was getting outside for 15 minutes after work. Made a huge difference.

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