With the increased hours in the workplace it is is no surprise that we are seeing decreases in the amount of time parents spend with their children. And when there do spend time with them is it quality time? More often than not parents get home from work, rush a dinner together, help the children with their homework, watch the television, and go to bed. This becomes the norm Monday through Friday of any given year. So what can be done to change this?
Time spent at home can be translated to quality of life. So how can this be accomplished? I would argue that if one of the spouses in the home earns less than $30,000 annually, then that income can potentially be replaced through a work from home opportunity. I would strongly advise avoiding any offers to "make money easy online" or "get rich quick" schemes out there. This will most often result in a situation worse than the one currently existing. Personally for me it was becoming associated with Beachbody. I believe and use their fitness products, and have no problem sharing those with other people. You have the ability for an incredible income stream but there is work involved. For folks who are people persons and care about health this is a perfect fit. Done right, this opportunity can create a situation where you earn amounts equal to what you were earning in Corporate America with significantly less hours. The combination of which can directly and positively influence your family's health.
In my opening statement I also mentioned the eating on the run mentality. How we provide nutrients into our bodies affects how we behave throughout the day. A diet a fast food on a daily basis with little to no exercise most often leads to giant mood swings. Bringing those home in the evening is a huge blow to the family cohesiveness.So how does this change? Obviously changing your diet. I am not suggesting to become Vegan or go for some cabbage and tomato soup diet. But I am suggesting that you begin in baby steps. My wife and I did this two years ago. We began using Shakeology. This is not a weight loss shake, or an energy drink. Instead it's a glass of nutrients described as Superfoods in Oprah magazine. Shakeology provides us with five servings of veggies in one glass. What it also did was satiate us so we were not reaching for chips or fast food. Over time our desire and cravings for those disappeared entirely. We started eating lean meats, fruits, and veggies. Our children as well.
So in closing you can control how you choose to affect your family. Take care of yourself and them physically, financially, and emotionally.
