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So much has happened reccently. I've become a dad. I'm starting to not enjoy working within the team I am currently in. I've gained weight since becoming a dad and had MANY comments thrown my way about how I should be trying to lose it.
These comments cut deep as I've constantly compared myself to my fitness freak of a brother who always has a tonned body. Then you have me.
I'm not the strongest person mentally lately and tiredness doesn't help the issues. I have been trying to stay strong. Getting everything in the house done, look after my daughter, earn money to be able to go out on adventures, see family and hold my head all together. I'm struggling.
I'm constantly tired. I'm constantly putting pressure on myself to get everything done. To let everyone else have a easy life I have to work myself sick.
I don't have a backbone. So I keep piling on the pressure to raise myself to the expectations of others. But I need rest. I need to switch off. I need to admit to myself that I can't keep beating myself up and making myself unhappy with all this stress.
Any advice?
More than look after yourself - would be highly appreciated.
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ReplyTake the pressure off yourself and stop pleasing everyone else. Don't care about others expectations and take the rest that you need. You must look after yourself and if you aren't eating healthy food please do so and when you feel up to it exercise every day. When you lose weight you will be healthier and feel better. But first turn away from others for a while to take care of yourself.
ReplyYou are doing an amazing job taking care of your family.
ReplyGo on holiday for about one week . Before becoming dad didn't dream of becoming best father and give everything to your child . I have also dad he is not slim and fit but i love him as he is , no matter what other people say about him . He consider my statement. And he is my ideal , yes he overworks. But he take breaks and enjoy with me . You should also try it . Hope you become good father and love yourself very much. : )
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