Ever since we’ve had kids, my usual laid back attitude has been replaced with increasing stress and anxiety. I feel like I manage it well enough, but at the same time I find myself becoming more and more of a hermit.
I need to get out more (run club once a week right now), and I always feel better when I do, but I also feel guilty for leaving the wife with the kids, or not spending time with them, by doing things for myself.
What do you to balance yourself and your family?
Making time for yourself gives you an opportunity to be better dad and partner. I understand feeling guilty, but be sure to remind yourself that. Give yourself room to decompress and take care of yourself - don’t put that mental weight on yourself because it makes things harder especially when you’re already doing a good thing for yourself and your family.
Make sure your partner gets that chance too (which you said they do) and you can be your best possible parenting team.