You might be like many of the working parents we know who are wondering what to do because their values and priorities have shifted over the past year even as their lives remain stuck in an endless cycle of old routines, exhaustion, and guilt, and misaligned with what matters most. If you feel this way, you’re not alone.
Navigating Pandemic Fatigue as a Working Parent
Take some time to clarify your values.
January 27, 2021
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Summary.
These are trying times. For nearly a year, many working parents have been jumping from parenting to work and back within a moment — working from home and living at work. As a result, their lives remain stuck and misaligned with their values. The author suggest that working parents should take time to revisit their values, which may have shifted during the pandemic. So, take some time to clarify what you care about now; think about changing your habits and routines to match these values; and talk to friends, family, and co-workers about your new sense of self.
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