Having a child can be blissful, but it can also be stressful. A new parent’s life is bound to change completely, as one shifts to new lifelong priorities and daily tasks. For new dads this can mean a new set of priorities and concerns. While many of these emotions are natural, they can become quite destructive when they lead to increased negative thinking and self-attacks.
Often the pressures we put on ourselves to provide for our families or to be good parents can fuel our self-criticisms. A new dad may think things like. I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m not as good at taking care of the baby as she is,What if I lose my job and can’t support my family?
In order for new fathers to ward off this pattern of self-destructive thinking, it is important for them to manage this early stress and gain confidence in taking care of their young children.
“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”
