Hello All,
Being a father of three, it can sometimes be difficult to juggle work and fatherhood. On one hand, I am chasing my dreams in order to provide more opportunities for my little ones and show them that they can chase their dreams. On the other hand, I have to make time for their activities and also time for them to interact with me.
Since I work at home, primarily on creating books, blogs, websites, and social media presence it is hard for my kids to understand my work. They think I'm playing, this cause issues with boundaries on my time. My girls are often frustrated when they bother me when I am in the zone, and I become angry because they interrupt me. They also constantly ask what did for the day. They are use to seeing me along with the rest society go to a place to work, not play all day at home.
I have to constantly regulate my emotions to deal with the interuptions that sometimes destroy my flow. I have to designate quality time for my little ones to give them the attention they require. I also need to designate time for no-interruptions or get up at 2am or 3am in the morning to remain focused so the kids won't bother me.
Perhaps, the most important lesson from this is to remember why I am chasing my dreams in the first place. I want to be happy and to show them how they can create a life for themselves to maximize their happiness. If I don't set aside some quality time for them, my goals are worthless.
In the end, my kids don't want much of my time they get bored of me after an hour. I keep reminding myself that time is the most precious asset I own. The best way to show someone you care about them is to give them some of you time. I also have to make time for my spouse!
5/25/2017
Ramon
Being a father of three, it can sometimes be difficult to juggle work and fatherhood. On one hand, I am chasing my dreams in order to provide more opportunities for my little ones and show them that they can chase their dreams. On the other hand, I have to make time for their activities and also time for them to interact with me.
Since I work at home, primarily on creating books, blogs, websites, and social media presence it is hard for my kids to understand my work. They think I'm playing, this cause issues with boundaries on my time. My girls are often frustrated when they bother me when I am in the zone, and I become angry because they interrupt me. They also constantly ask what did for the day. They are use to seeing me along with the rest society go to a place to work, not play all day at home.
I have to constantly regulate my emotions to deal with the interuptions that sometimes destroy my flow. I have to designate quality time for my little ones to give them the attention they require. I also need to designate time for no-interruptions or get up at 2am or 3am in the morning to remain focused so the kids won't bother me.
Perhaps, the most important lesson from this is to remember why I am chasing my dreams in the first place. I want to be happy and to show them how they can create a life for themselves to maximize their happiness. If I don't set aside some quality time for them, my goals are worthless.
In the end, my kids don't want much of my time they get bored of me after an hour. I keep reminding myself that time is the most precious asset I own. The best way to show someone you care about them is to give them some of you time. I also have to make time for my spouse!
5/25/2017
Ramon
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