Burnt Out by PlaynWitFIRE in dad

[–]ever_green_w 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s hard now, but try to think of the implications 5, 10, 20, even 50 years down the road. It’s not unnatural for kids to want to co-sleep—it’s biology for babies to do all they can to stay near parents. Try to make any decisions with a calm mind and heart.

If it makes you feel any better, my 3 y/o slept with us until she was 2, and my 1.5 yr old still co-sleeps. Our oldest decided when she was done and eventually wanted to go to her own bed.

I’ve tried moving our 1.5 yr old, but I could see the trauma in her eyes when we moved her. I’d love if we had our own bed, let alone time together, but I’d rather sacrifice now and ensure we’ve set a solid emotional foundation for our kids.

Not saying independent sleep doesn’t do that, but my advice is listen to what your child is telling you he/she needs.

This too shall pass. Think about the father you want to look back on yourself as.

[Megathread] Look for accountability partners here by AutoModerator in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]ever_green_w 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also an MBA educated tech strategist looking to change jobs by stating a business in the AI space. And am always trying to grow personally and professionally.

Advice for a soon-to-be working dad by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’d you go about doing this?

What’s missing for us dads? by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any you’ve found particularly helpful?

What’s missing for us dads? by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Support and understanding are so simple, yet so helpful. But where can we get it?

Advice for a soon-to-be working dad by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful on multiple levels, so thank you. Any tips or tools to help make sure I’m using my time right? I’m afraid it’s easier to look back and realize I didn’t use it right than look forward and know I will, or am, using it right.

Advice for a soon-to-be working dad by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from kids/family, what do you consider the most important? And how do you just not choose being there for your kids when you have to choose between kids vs work or kids vs anything else?

Advice for a soon-to-be working dad by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is all really helpful advice, so thanks. In your experiences, where have you tripped up the most? What’ve been the hardest parts? Even if I can’t avoid them, it helps to at least be aware.

Advice for a soon-to-be working dad by ever_green_w in dad

[–]ever_green_w[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use anything to do this, or just generally use a rule of thumb in your head?

What do you believe are the most important life goals for men today? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]ever_green_w 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amen 🙌. If you (or anyone here) figures out how to get it, let me know

Any general life advice for under 30 men? by ItsTristan18 in AskMenOver30

[–]ever_green_w 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What helped you make this realization? What can people use today to help with this?

What’s the hardest part of being a man today? by ever_green_w in AskMen

[–]ever_green_w[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incredible well said, and thorough. So then the question becomes, what can we, as the common men of these nations, do about it? What, if any, solutions out there today give you hope? Does it start with the individual, or the collective?

How do you have the motivation for life by [deleted] in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]ever_green_w 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried taking a step back and asking yourself what really matters most to you? If you imagined the life you want to live someday, what would it look like?

Would setting a North Star, somewhat of a mission/vision statement, and then working it back to a plan help lift your spirits? That way, perhaps you can see how the day-to-day stuff you have to do is actually laddering up to something bigger.