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Give Yourself Permission to Recharge
by Elizabeth Grace Saunders
Quick Takes
- Take time for yourself when you need it
- Define what can help you recharge
- Start with 5 or 10 minutes, then go longer
- Work with your partner so you both get the time you need
The arrival of your first child transforms you. All of a sudden, life isn’t just about you—or you and your partner. Suddenly a new little life that’s 100% dependent on you for absolutely everything has emerged into the world. And you now have the joyous and at times incredibly weighty responsibility to ensure that he or she survives—and hopefully thrives. Over time, this dedication to others around you becomes the norm.
Whether you’re a parent to a newborn or a teenager, it’s natural, normal, ...
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