Chapter 9: The Importance of Self-Care
As parents, Emily and I often found ourselves putting our own needs last. We were so focused on taking care of our children that we sometimes forgot to take care of ourselves.
We soon realized that self-care was not a luxury, but a necessity. We needed to take care of ourselves in order to be the best parents we could be.
We started carving out time for ourselves each week. Emily would go for a run in the morning, and I would go to the gym after work. We also made sure to take time for hobbies and interests that we enjoyed, like reading or playing music.
We also learned to ask for help when we needed it. We would reach out to family or friends when we needed a break or when we needed someone to talk to.
By taking care of ourselves, we found that we were better equipped to handle the challenges of parenting. We were more patient, more present, and more in tune with our own needs and emotions.
We also realized that self-care was important for our relationship. We made sure to prioritize our relationship, going on date nights and taking weekend getaways when we could.
By taking care of ourselves and our relationship, we were able to be the best parents we could be. We were able to give our children the love and attention they deserved while also taking care of ourselves.