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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes self care is disguised as family fun. We run, walk, bike local trails. Go to the swimming pool. Have quiet reading time. [/quote]

+1. I don't have a "big job" more middle management and lots of flex but still think most people even SAHMs can struggle with family time and self care and making it to everything.

I take nightly walks with my oldest (even in the winter when it's dark) and that's when she really opens up, plus i'm getting some exercise. I do reading snuggle time with my 7 year old - we both lay in my bed before her bedtime, snuggled up close, and read our separate books. Really comforting and calming for us both.

I am biased as I'm hugely interested in nutrition and it's impact on health, but I don't think non-low-income people have an excuse about not eating right. If you get into a routine, it doesn't take more time than eating crappy. You have to meal plan a bit on the weekends. You make big batches so you cook half the time. We do lots of green smoothies, quick healthy yummy salads. Cut up veggies and healthy dips. Tons of healthy quick snacks I pack for days in the office.

OP can you do a WFH day? I have two a week and it's HUGE. Collaborating is great but no one needs to collaborate every day all day. Sometimes it's nice to have a day to actually get work done on your own. [/quote]

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