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Taking Care of Yourself (HBR Working Parents Series) is an essential guide for busy working parents who struggle to balance their responsibilities while prioritizing their own well-being. This trade paperback, published by Harvard Business Review Press in 2021, invites you to reflect on a crucial question: have you taken time for yourself today? Many working parents find their days filled with an endless cycle of commitments – dropping off kids at school, managing work tasks, and filling evenings with family activities. Yet, in the whirlwind of life, personal needs often take a back seat.
This insightful resource will empower you to recognize the significance of self-care and how it fits into your hectic life. With expert strategies, you'll understand how to prioritize your values, cope with the emotional weight of being a working parent, and communicate your needs effectively with your family and workplace. You'll learn techniques to carve out precious time for your mental health and physical well-being, allowing you to feel more engaged both at work and home.
In a world that often emphasizes productivity over personal time, Taking Care of Yourself shines a light on the importance of self-nurturing. The HBR Working Parents series is here to back you as you navigate these challenges, helping you advocate for your needs while fostering a fulfilling life both professionally and personally. Don't just juggle your commitments; learn to thrive amidst them.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781633699786
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Description:
Don't let your own needs fall by the wayside— have you taken time for yourself today?
Take the kids to school and get to work by nine o'clock. Plan your child's birthday party while eating lunch. Reschedule your dentist appointment. Draft a report for your boss, then rush to pick up your children and start the nighttime routine. Send a few more emails before going to bed.
When in your day did you take time for yourself?
Too many working parents focus solely on those around them, completely losing sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being healthy, productive, and happy. Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most out of your work and home life, make choices that align with those values, and manage the emotions that come with them. You'll learn to:
Prioritise the areas of your life that are most important to you — and let go of what's not
Cope with the sacrifices you're making both at work and at home
Deal with the feelings that come with being a working parent, including guilt
Carve out time for your mental health and your physical well-being
Communicate your needs and expectations with your boss and your family
Feel more present both at work and at home
The HBR Working Parents series supports readers as they anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for themselves more effectively, juggle their impossible schedules, and find fulfilment at home and at work. From classic issues such as
This insightful resource will empower you to recognize the significance of self-care and how it fits into your hectic life. With expert strategies, you'll understand how to prioritize your values, cope with the emotional weight of being a working parent, and communicate your needs effectively with your family and workplace. You'll learn techniques to carve out precious time for your mental health and physical well-being, allowing you to feel more engaged both at work and home.
In a world that often emphasizes productivity over personal time, Taking Care of Yourself shines a light on the importance of self-nurturing. The HBR Working Parents series is here to back you as you navigate these challenges, helping you advocate for your needs while fostering a fulfilling life both professionally and personally. Don't just juggle your commitments; learn to thrive amidst them.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781633699786
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Description:
Don't let your own needs fall by the wayside— have you taken time for yourself today?
Take the kids to school and get to work by nine o'clock. Plan your child's birthday party while eating lunch. Reschedule your dentist appointment. Draft a report for your boss, then rush to pick up your children and start the nighttime routine. Send a few more emails before going to bed.
When in your day did you take time for yourself?
Too many working parents focus solely on those around them, completely losing sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being healthy, productive, and happy. Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most out of your work and home life, make choices that align with those values, and manage the emotions that come with them. You'll learn to:
Prioritise the areas of your life that are most important to you — and let go of what's not
Cope with the sacrifices you're making both at work and at home
Deal with the feelings that come with being a working parent, including guilt
Carve out time for your mental health and your physical well-being
Communicate your needs and expectations with your boss and your family
Feel more present both at work and at home
The HBR Working Parents series supports readers as they anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for themselves more effectively, juggle their impossible schedules, and find fulfilment at home and at work. From classic issues such as