Episode 7: Work + Life Balance
Engaging, challenging, and empowering parents in raising well-rounded children through combining educational research to everyday life.
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ON TODAY’S EPISODE…
The work + life balance can be one of the hardest parts in parenthood. In this episode, you’ll hear about six strategies Dr. Cagle practices to seek this balance.
INSIGHTS
Parenthood has taught me the power of routines with sleep training infants.
The Babywise sleep training philosophy (wake up time, mealtime, play time, nap time, and bedtime).
Because I watched my kids reap the benefits of routines, I began to pay attention to different daily habits that set me up for success in my own life, especially as I started my doctorate with a 7 and 2 year old and a 5-month-old.
I believe that being too strict with anything leads to failures.
This is why I prefer lifestyle changes instead of going on diets!
I utilize these 6 strategies every single day in some way.
The key is that I’m always aware of the best scenario within these areas and try to use intentionality in applying them in my life.
Sleep: I’m a firm believer that if you want to set yourself up for a successful, productive, and effective day at work and in parenting, you must go to bed at a good time the previous night.
Sift Things: Sift your thoughts, words, actions, and your list of influences.
Sustain your Body and Mind: what are you allowing to sustain your body physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc.?
Squeeze in Time to be Active: being active has many definitions. Walks, family swims, yoga, bike rides, and even dance parties!
Simplify: simplicity in every single area of life– schedule, closet, kids’ toys, home decor, car gadgets, throw pillows on the bed.
Study: be a lifelong learner, a reader, and consumer of knowledge. Never be too proud to learn more!
In conclusion, when YOU are a better person, EVERYONE benefits.
