Just realized I've been the stressed one, not my family

Jan 4·1 min read

Had kind of a wake-up moment last night. I was stressed about missing my son's soccer game because of a work deadline. Venting to my wife about it. She said, 'He doesn't care if you're there, he just wants you not to be angry about work when you are.'

Hit different. Now I'm wondering how much of my 'work-life balance' struggle is actually just me bringing work stress home and making everyone else miserable.

Anyone else realize this about themselves?

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Comments(5)

MMarcus W.RegularJan 5

I needed to read this today. I've been losing sleep over stupid stuff that doesn't matter and meanwhile my kids just want me to chill out.

DDan K.New DadJan 6

What specifically triggered the wake-up moment? I'm trying to figure out how to get to that realization myself.

CCarlosNew DadJan 5

Real talk though, how do you actually change that mindset? Like I know logically that missing one game isn't a big deal but my brain doesn't believe it.

WWesNew DadJan 5

Your family probably wasn't even stressed about you missing the game. That's all in your head and it's exhausting.

RRob H.RegularJan 6

This hits different when you realize your kids remember the times you were present and chill way more than the times you nailed every single thing.