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Sandi's avatar

I didn't realize I needed to hear this today until I read it. As a parent to two preschoolers, it's hard to find time to take care of myself. I am so big on their diet, sleep, and exercise that I realized I was totally ignoring the same needs for myself, then spiraling because I'm so exhausted I can't sleep, so hungry I lose my appetite, and in so much need of exercise my body is losing movements that used to be easy. Then I feel like a failure and know I'm setting a bad example for my little ones.

A couple weeks ago I decided that I needed to make a change for all of us, but had/have no time or energy for anything big. So I started with dressing like an adult human every day, even Saturday, and a short mobility "workout". That went pretty well and helped my back, so I added in eating breakfast. Now trying to get 8 hours of sleep more days in a week than not. My adherence is not perfect, or even great, but it's a start. Small changes are sustainable and anything is better than nothing. Thank you for reminding me that perfection is an unreasonable goal and to be proud of what I can do right now.

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Chandler Helmholz's avatar

Thank you Allison! I'm starting to eat sooner so I don't go to bed full. Is that proven to help your sleep?

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