The well-being of everyone is important. But most specifically, stress management for dads is important since it affects the whole family. Indeed, as dad’s, we’re expected to provide for our families. We need to be the rock who everyone can rely upon. But what happens when we’re having mental health issues. And what happens if we’re having trouble getting from paycheck to paycheck to keep the bills up to date. It happens. Dads need support too. I’m lucky enough to…
Have you ever been taking a bit of a break, relaxing, and then all of a sudden your brain triggers a thought; You’re suddenly wondering, “is it ok to do nothing?” The short answer? Yes! Listen, our days these days are jam packed. We’re almost programmed to feel guilty if we take a break and just have a day to ourselves. Well, as this article makes the case, doing nothing is doing something. Doing Nothing Is Doing Something If we’re…
Have you ever wondered how to be a normal person? Do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in? Well, you’re not alone. And that’s a good thing! First of all, I didn’t know there was a book by this exact title (see!) until I started writing this, but I’m not changing now. And actually, this book seems pretty interesting, I’m going to have to check it out. Anyway. This is one of my favorite things to write about….
It’s hard to admit sometimes. But if I’m being honest, being an introvert has hurt my life. But wait! I’m working on it. And I’m not letting the fact that I’m an introvert make me feel like a failure any more. Yes, it is ok to be an introvert. We are all different, and you should NEVER try to be someone you’re not. But that’s the balancing act we play in life. We have to figure out how to be…
Anxiety in men is a real thing, and it doesn’t make you any less of a man. In fact, talking about and facing your anxiety makes you stronger. There’s a lot of talk these days about how more people have anxiety and depression these days than in previous generations. Recently, I’ve heard people say that their fathers or grandfathers didn’t have anxiety and depression, they would just man up. Men? Feelings? Get outta here. The difference these days is that…
Do you have introvert parent burnout? Parenting isn’t easy. But if you’re also an introvert, it can be even more draining. I love my kids. My kids are everything to me. And I want them to grow up feeling loved and that their parents will do anything and everything for them. However, as you know, parenting requires a lot both mentally and physically. But what if you’re an introvert? What Does Parental Burnout Look Like? Unless you’re a literal superhero,…
