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Index
Cover
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction: Self-Care and the Working Parent
Section 1: Give Yourself a Time-Out: Look at How You Spend Your Time
1. Give Yourself Permission to Recharge
2. Working Dads Need “Me Time,” Too
3. Does Your Schedule Reflect Your Values?
4. Six Ways to Weave Self-Care into Your Workday
5. Do More by Doing Less (at Home and at Work)
Section 2: Learn to Talk: Communicate Your Needs
6. Four Conversations Every Overwhelmed Working Parent Should Have
7. What’s a Working Dad to Do?
8. How to Communicate Your Self-Care Needs to Your Partner
9. Too Much to Do? Here’s How to Ask for Help
Section 3: Deep Breaths: Check Your Mental and Emotional Health
10. Stop Feeling Guilty About What You Can’t Get Done
11. How to Refuel When You’re Feeling Emotionally Drained
12. Let Go of Perfectionism
13. How Busy Working Parents Can Make Time for Mindfulness
Section 4: Time for Your Checkup: Prioritize Physical Well-Being
14. How Regular Exercise Helps You Balance Work and Family
15. Find Exercise in Life’s Margins
16. How Working Parents Can Prioritize Sleep
17. Parents, Take Your Sick Days
Section 5: Recess: Make Your Time Off Matter
18. The Case for Having Hobbies
19. Make Friendships a Part of Your Routine
20. How to Get the Most Out of a Day Off
21. Get in the Right State of Mind for Vacation
Epilogue: Try It, You Might Like It
22. It’s Not Selfish to Take Care of Yourself
Notes
About the Contributors
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