54 Small, Nice Things To Do For Yourself

A Parent’s Guide to Letting Go of Failures ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb. 3, 2023 Say it with us: In order to be there for your family, [you have to be there for yourself.]( Now, we get that understanding this and executing this are two very different things. There aren’t always enough hours in the day. What’s more, carving out time for yourself, however small, can feel like you’re taking time away from your family. But you can’t ride a bike with a flat tire. In other words, we’re all stressed and overwhelmed these days, but it’s not possible to be the person your kids and your partner need you to be if you’re not caring for yourself. Therefore, it’s important to spend a little time every day attending to your mental and [physical health.]( Why? Simple: Finding — no, making — the time to go for a walk, work on a hobby, establish a better relationship with your phone, push yourself, or make yourself sweat can lead to a better, more available you. LITTLE THINGS [54 Small, Nice Things To Do For Yourself]( Say it with us: In order to be there for your family, [you have to be there for yourself]( [READ THIS STORY]( “It’s not possible to be the person your family needs you to be if you’re not caring for yourself.” FURTHER READING [A Parent’s Guide to Letting Go of Failures]( [How To Get Your Inner Critic To Shut Up]( [Parent Guilt Is Natural. Parent Shame Is Toxic]( WORK [6 Important Skills To Help You Succeed In The Modern Workplace]( Want to make a real impact at work [Prioritize these skills.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DRINKS [5 Seriously Great Scotch Cocktails To Sip This Winter]( From a smoky hot toddy to an herbaceous riff on the classic Penicillin, these cocktails put the beloved whisky [front and center.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WELLNESS [There’s No Such Thing As Perfect Posture, So Don’t Even Try]( In fact, [forget you even have a back.]( [READ THIS STORY]( CHILD DEVELOPMENT [The Tragic Decline Of Bored Kids And Dangerous Play]( Modern childhood leaves little time for free play. [Experts think kids are suffering because of it.]( [READ THIS STORY]( BRAIN BLAST! [How To Keep Your Brain Young As You Get Older]( You can dramatically decrease your risk of dementia [with just a few easy lifestyle changes.]( [READ THIS STORY]( PRIORITIES [How 6 Very Busy, Very Accomplished Dads Fit Fitness Into Their Lives]( Fencing. Calisthenics. Bike commuting. Here’s how chefs, authors, and entrepreneurs [prioritize exercise in their day-to-day.]( [READ THIS STORY]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.