My wife and I have been married for 6 years and we are about to become parents in 2 months. My mind has been occupied a lot lately about how to be a good husband as we enter into this new chapter. While a lot of my efforts are going to be focused on directly beneficial tasks for the family, such as completing household chores, taking care of our baby, etc., I’m also making sure to be the best version of myself in preparation for our new undertaking.
I think this is where a lot of spouses and parents misstep. I can’t completely ignore my physical and mental well being and expect to be the best husband and dad I can be, regardless of how much I’m poured into my family. I’m taking this time before our new chapter to make sure I’m in shape, making sure I’m in the right mindset by focusing on my spirituality (we’re Christian but this could apply to any type of mental health efforts you subscribe to), making sure I’m excelling at work so our finances are bolstered.
The point of what I’m saying is the more we focus on being our best selves the better we can serve our spouses and families in any undertaking.
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So be a functional adult