How To Connect When You're Tired
“Sleep is the foundation of everything, including your relationship connection.”
— Allison Villa
How do we connect meaningfully with our partners when we are just so tired?
While being a parent can be one of the most wonderful and fulfilling experiences, it can also be exhausting — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It can be very easy to put off reconnecting with your partner until you feel less tired, but you may find that days turn into weeks (or even months or years) before you realize it. And you’re still tired! The struggle is real.
Though it can be a challenge to find that extra energy to connect with your partner when you’re giving so much of yourself to your children, it’s so important - and worthwhile - for the whole family when you and your partner are connected. This is part of your proactive relationship health, and it’s truly the ultimate gift to your kids!
This episode is all about practical, actionable tips to help you and your partner support each other in parenthood, reduce your levels of stress and exhaustion, and create new space for connection.
In this episode of Couplehood, you’ll discover:
How you and your partner can help each other enjoy better sleep and have more energy throughout the day
3 simple ways that you can show each other love — even when you’re exhausted
Why a daily gratitude practice is such an effective way to connect
“What is one small action that you can take to show your partner that you care?”
— Allison Villa
Highlights:
00:26 Parenting is exhausting
01:30 Sleep is the foundation
03:13 Speak your gratitude
04:22 Name what you miss
05:40 One small action
06:36 Action items recap
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