Learn to arrange so as not to get exhausted
In the rush of life, many people, especially young parents, easily fall into a state of forgetting themselves. Taking care of children, taking care of the housework, meeting the needs of the family, and trying to complete work makes many people exhausted. If you take care of everyone and forget yourself, burnout will soon erode both your health and family happiness, says Dr Amelia Rhodes, a psychologist at the Esperance Mental Health Center.
One of the important steps to balance is priority classification. Not everything has to be done immediately. Housework can be divided into smaller, more or even... left there. Adults need to boldly set limits instead of trying to be perfect in everything.
In addition, sharing responsibility is an indispensable factor. Family is not a race alone. When both husband and wife discuss and share work, the pressure is significantly reduced, and the feelings are stronger. Even young children can participate in age-appropriate activities to study independently.
Take care of yourself to love more sustainably
Spending time for yourself is not selfish, it is a condition to maintain emotional health. Only when our spirit is restored do we have the strength to continue to love and care for others sustainably, Dr. Rhodes emphasizes.
You can start with very small things: 15 minutes of walking, reading a few pages of books, meditating, drinking a cup of tea in silence. Or simply say no to requirements beyond your ability.
In many families, the habit of doing everything yourself comes from love. But over time, it becomes a burden. Open up, share your feelings, so that your partner understands your needs. Understanding is an important drug shot that helps families operate more easily.
Balance is not achieved in one day, but is a journey of alertness, sharing and knowing how to listen to yourself. When each person takes good care of themselves, the family will become warmer and more sustainable, like a truly loving home.
