3 reflections about how we take care of ourselves as parents

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Why do so many parents feel like they don't have time to take care of themselves?

The answer isn't as simple as being busy.

This week, we're reflecting on a passage from the book How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh and exploring why our own needs slowly disappear after becoming parents. I'll also share a simple reflection exercise that helped me reconnect with the things that brought me joy before having children—and why gratitude may be more powerful than we think.

In this episode, we reflect on:

• What brought me joy before I had children?
• How can I bring a small part of that back into my life?
• What moments of joy have I been overlooking?

Sometimes the goal isn't finding more time.

It's learning to notice what already helps us feel more like ourselves.

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This week's resources:

1. This month's book: How to Love 
2. Article: The impact of gratitude on depression and anxiety: the mediating role of criticizing, attacking, and reassuring the self
3. Article: The efficacy of seven gratitude interventions for promoting subjective well-being

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