Ep. 15 - Is It Selfish for Me to Have Me-Time as a Dad?
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This is the All Pro Dad podcast, where in each episode, dads of all ages dive into just one question. Today, we ask, “Is it selfish for me to have me-time as a dad?”
Woodworking. Golf. Tinkering around under the hood of your old pickup truck.
Whatever it is, dads enjoy “me-time” just as much as moms. But have you ever
felt guilty about taking a few minutes just to get away by yourself? Ted Lowe,
Bobby Lewis, Reggie Lewis, and Buck Buchanan talk about how they recharge
their dad batteries in today’s episode.
Whatever it is, dads enjoy “me-time” just as much as moms. But have you ever
felt guilty about taking a few minutes just to get away by yourself? Ted Lowe,
Bobby Lewis, Reggie Lewis, and Buck Buchanan talk about how they recharge
their dad batteries in today’s episode.
Speaker and author Jon Acuff says he has the goal of being an active, fun
grandfather. We can’t be active fun granddads and dads in the future if we don’t
take care of ourselves now. What do you do for yourself physically, mentally, and
socially that makes you healthier and happier? Consistent “me-time” leaves us
feeling less grouchy, stressed, or worried, and more refreshed, rested, and
energetic.
Today’s Pro Move: What’s one step you can physically, mentally, or
socially take to better care for yourself?
socially take to better care for yourself?
Other resources
5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself
8 Ways You Need to Take Care of Yourself
5 Ways to Gut Check Your Priorities in Life
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