Every coach at some point in time has asked their clients to, “Show me your calendar and checkbook” and I will show you the priorities for your life. My strong preference is for you to spend the necessary time to develop your Life Plan and that will drive every major decision moving forward. I love this HBR post and it is well worth the read:
“A very wise friend once told me, “Talking about parenting is like talking about politics.” She’s right.
Because of the highly personal nature of parenting, individuals tend to have strong opinions of the way things “should” be as a working parent. Being pulled in different directions — the expectations from both work and home, and the stress that comes with them — can mean parents struggle with questions like: Can I make it home in time for dinner? Will I be able to help with driving to evening activities? Can I even arrive in time to tuck my kids into bed? How much work travel is too much? Is it OK to take time during the day to exercise if it means leaving before the kids go to school or getting home later? Is it OK for me to see my friends if I feel like I barely get enough time with my family?”