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[quote=Anonymous]If it's possible to decrease your work hours, it can make all the difference in the world in terms of stress. We have a toddler and preschooler close together in age, I work 32 hours a week, and life is totally manageable. I end work early four days a week instead of having a whole day off, and the kids are with me during that time, but it makes things infinitely easier -- I'm able to run random errands with them, fix dinner, fold laundry, etc. Instead of rushing around in the evenings, everything happens at a much more leisurely pace, and I'm able to get outside, exercise more, and enjoy my time with them. Such a big difference from when I was getting home at 6 every night.

Other things that made life so much more enjoyable were getting a cleaning service to come in every couple of weeks, planning out meals and only doing one big grocery trip a week, making time in the evening for relaxing or exercise by having an early family dinner with the kids, and taking turns sleeping in/getting out alone on the weekends with my spouse.[/quote]

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