Work stress is bleeding into family time and I hate it

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2w ago1 min read

I'm working from home and supposed to be offline at 5pm but I'm constantly checking emails through dinner and bedtime. My 6yo asked me yesterday why I'm always looking at my phone and it hit me hard. I know the job is demanding right now but I'm missing actual moments with my kids. How do you guys actually disconnect? Is it even possible or am I just kidding myself?

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GGreg M.New Dad2w ago

Your 6yo just told you the problem loud and clear. Set a boundary and stick to it. Put the phone down at 5, grab some arts and crafts or just be bored with your kid. They grow up fast.

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CChristopher M.New Dad2w ago

That's rough. Coffee is my best friend too but I had to draw a hard line at 5pm - phone goes in another room, not on the table. Your kid needs to see you checking out of work mode, not just physically being there.

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SSam T.Regular2w ago

Man, that comment from your 6yo should be the wake up call. The email can wait. I had to literally delete the app from my phone to stop the bleeding, but it worked.

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