My therapist suggested I do something just for me at least once a week. I was skeptical because when am I gonna have time right? But I started going to the gym 3 times a week and it's genuinely helping. I feel less angry, sleeping better, and even being more patient with the kids. Took me a while to realize that taking care of myself isn't selfish. If you're struggling, I really recommend trying this.
That's solid advice. I started doing one evening a week at the grill just for me and it honestly helps reset everything. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, just something that's yours.
I was skeptical about this too until I actually tried it. Turns out I'm a better dad and partner when I'm not completely burnt out. Even just an hour doing something you want to do makes a difference.
Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's maintenance. You can't pour from an empty cup and all that. Glad you're experimenting with it.
Absolutely. I was feeling burnt out last year and realized I hadn't done anything just for me in months. Once I started carving out even 30 minutes a week it got so much better. You can't pour from an empty cup.
This is so important. I was skeptical too until my therapist basically told me the same thing. Now I block off Tuesday nights no matter what and it's changed everything. Even just an hour makes a difference.
Your therapist nailed it. When you're co-parenting or just dealing with the everyday grind, you forget that you're a person too. What kind of stuff are you doing for yourself?
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Your therapist is right. I do a solo coffee run every Saturday morning before the kids wake up and it's become sacred. Nothing fancy, just 30 minutes that's mine.