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Coming Home
Posted by Vicki_R on May 21, 2007 - 8:41pm.
 

A recent national survey found that 44 percent of American men believe an eight-hour work day doesn’t give them enough time to complete their work.  Many of us, as a result tend to bring unfinished business home, if not in our briefcases then in our minds.  How do we shut off our work in order to be present and focused on our families and ourselves?

 




<em>Chris</em>'s picture
If anyone has some advice here
by Chris on May 22, 2007 - 8:38am
I would gladly take it, I take way too much work home with me everyday.
<em>dancingqueen</em>'s picture
taking a walk outside
by dancingqueen on May 22, 2007 - 3:37pm
My husband tries to focus on catching up with me and my boys when he comes home.  We try and sit down at the dinner table and talk about our day.  It's really hard for him to not look at his blackberry, but he just shuts it off (so, he says).  Sometimes after dinner we will take a walk and just breathe in the fresh air.  He says being outside after being cooped up in the city all day feels great.  Maybe you should start walking!!!! Clock in those miles for the LIME walk.
<em>Babealou</em>'s picture
Just do it
by Babealou on May 23, 2007 - 7:33am

I'm not a man, but I have the same problem.  I just have to force myself to focus on home life. Doing something with my S.O. or doing something around the house (like tending to my garden) helps me "detox" from work.


<em>CinnamonGirl38</em>'s picture
Celebrate me home!
by CinnamonGirl38 on May 23, 2007 - 9:16am
My husband and I talk while he drives home from work so he can tell me about his day and I can tell him about my day so when he gets home it's all about the family. When he gets home, we go outside with the dog and the kids and take a walk, just to be together and to get the healthy juices flowing, and if he and the kids feel like it, he'll play catch with them too. Then we are relaxed for dinner where the kids tell us about their day and something in particular that really stood out to them. After dinner, we have some more family time, playing games like scrabble, charades or monopoly, perhaps a little TV, and read a chapter from a book as the kids go to bed. I love that ritual! My Mom and Dad always read to my brothers and sisters and I before bed and my husband and I are happy to keep that tradition going! After that, my husband and I have some "couple time." This time keeps us focused on each other, shutting out the cares of the day. It's so important to not let life and other challenges get in the way of recharging those emotional batteries. I've always thought the best example parents can show their children is a loving and caring husband and wife. While nothing is foolproof, and there will be exceptions from time to time, this strategy helps us a lot to keep work at work.
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a great hug
by Vicki_R on May 23, 2007 - 1:27pm
When my husband comes home from commuting to NYC he is stressed out.  A great hug helps him to unwind and it reconnects us after a full day.
<em>madamerebellion</em>'s picture
hobbies.
by madamerebellion on June 11, 2007 - 6:49pm

What works for me is photography. I get really into it and completely forget about anything that worries me. I also read a good fiction book from time to time with an interesting and enticing plot that will keep me glued to the book, something that is able to take me away for at least an hour or two. Or... watching a series helps too.  I always got into novelas (mexican soap operas) they're very different to the American ones, and they really keep you there at least for the hour that they're on, so dramatic.

 

 


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