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SHOW NOTES:

• • This week we wrap up our Challenges Men Face Series with EP. 259, how to establish a healthy work-life balance
  • When we think about our family and work we ultimately want to find a healthy balance
  • When you come home what are you choosing?
  • Are you choosing to scroll on your phone, answer work emails, or are you choosing time with your family
  • For men in the middle of their career, young kids, etc.–it’s hard to find a healthy balance between your career and time at home
  • When kids come into the picture, it naturally makes finding balance even harder
  • “I was giving so many hours to my career, but I was sacrificing time at home.” Chad George
  • For many men, they are career driven and want to provide, so when they get home it’s hard to turn it off
  • With technology and work at our fingertips, it’s harder than ever to turn it off
  • It’s a challenge to put an end to that work day when you can easily access email, to-do’s and messages on your phone
  • Men, your wife, your, kids, your family deserve your undivided attention
  • Turn off your phone, there is a huge relief when you do this and focus instead on your wife and kids
  • What can we continue to do to be more present and intentional at home?
  • Your kids are smarter than you think and see what you do and don’t do
  • The minute you step foot in that door they are excited to see you and spend time with you
  • “There is no greater sound then hearing the footsteps of your kids running to greet you.” – Steve G. 
  • When you choose your phone or a work email over time with them, you are showing them what’s more important
  • They long for time with you and being present with them
  • As parents its easily to be distracted by social media, work, etc.
  • We have to create boundaries, when we come home from work it’s time with family
  • We have to allow them to feel that they ARE more important than your phone or work email
  • Think about it in the lens of your child and how that would make them feel
  • At the end of the day you are choosing work over them
  • We often contradict ourselves when we tell our kids they get limited screen time but we are always on our screens
  • It’s important to set boundaries with screens, for ourselves and for our kids
  • What are some practical steps for finding a healthy work-life balance
    • #1 – Turn your phone off – if you don’t want to turn it off, put it on silent and set it aside)
    • #2 – Prioritize your time – set aside the first hour to go on a walk, play a game with them, etc.
    • #3 – Communicate – talk to your wife about her day, your day. Talk to your kids about their day
    • #4 – Be honest and transparent – If you had a rough day, or a good day, share that with them
  • Setting an example of what it looks like to have a healthy work-life balance will ultimately help you AND your kids in the future
  • If you are struggling in your role as a husband, father or leader, we would love to be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-us