Author: Jake
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Work-Life Balance for Dads
I feel like this topic is rarely discussed amongst dads and it’s probably normally assumed that we don’t think much about it, but we do. This is a hidden battle every dad faces and it’s probably not balanced in a healthy way. If you ever wonder if you have a good work-life balance you should… Read more
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The Quiet Desperation – Dad Edition:
As you have been reading you will know that I love quotes and how they can relate to us even if they were said many years ago. My favorite quote is by a philosopher named Henry David Thoreau and the quote is “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with… Read more
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How to prepare for Another Kid:
One of my favorite shows is “The Office” and when I think about what it’s going to be like adding another kid to our family, I think of the episode “The Fire.” The scene I am thinking of is the popular meme where everyone is freaking out and Michael runs out of the office screaming… Read more
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The Inner Voice – Part one
Most of us have that inner voice. We hear him on a daily basis and the voice we hear is either kind to us or more often than not, he is our biggest critic. I know my inner voice isn’t always the kindest and sometimes I can see his point. But most of the time… Read more
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The Low Blow Struggle that Changes a Dad:
We all have had those struggles in life that hit you like a low blow and gives you that sick feeling in your stomach. I’m not talking about getting hit in the family jewels, this blow is the struggle that will change you for the better or worse. We had that low blow struggle about… Read more
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About Me…
Hello Mindful Dad community! And welcome to my very first blog post. To me this seems weird to be sharing to a bunch of dads about my life and I’m sure you guys may have a few questions. Some of you may be asking, why is Jake starting a blog? Does he have anything really… Read more