self-care

Present Tense: Co-Parenting Disconnected

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 9, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Sure, you can lean into your kids' anger about the divorce. But your role as a parent is to help them separate their emotions from your emotions. Your anger has infused their entire lives.

Who Am I To Be Telling Anyone About Healthy Relationships?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 2, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I simply let go and pay little or no attention to the things that are out of my control. What I have control over, I manage with greater joy and energy.

Arriving At This Moment, Again (Mindfulness in Action)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 30, 2021
Post category:Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Expressing my life as an act of prayer and mindfulness is my current path. I walk in this present moment, aware of things around me, aware of past sorrows, aware of anxious potentials, and I'm choosing to return to the clicking of my fingertips on these keys.

Someday You Will Be Loved: Affirming Your Adventurous Heart

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 27, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I am no longer willing to settle for anything less than 100% commitment, and 100% flexibility and willingness to grow and aspire together towards our joint AND individual goals.

Low Power Mode: Managing Depression and Energy

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 19, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life mindfulness Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I am a coach who is concerned 100% with your future goals and how to achieve them. I encourage my clients to have a therapist to deal with the historical hurts and traumas that are holding them back. I am here in a supportive and empowering role for you.

Why Some Fathers Give Up After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 18, 2021
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Health and Fitness Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Yes, kids are expensive, but they should be equally shared as an expense and as a joy. This 70/30 split is bullshit. It's demeaning to fathers. And it's based on a parenting concept from the 50's. Sure it makes it easier on the courts if everyone just goes with the plan. But don't. If you want the time with your kids, fight for it.

Beauty To Launch a Thousand Ships: Yeah, She’s Much Too Beautiful

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 17, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

In the arena of relationship-building, I'm getting bloody, getting high, and getting killed. And I'm ready to get back up and give it another go.

Happy Dad, Sad Dad, Angry Dad: Recapping My Whole Parent Attitude

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 15, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce mindfulness relationship building Self-care

Finding the Positive in 2021 was a challenge. And as we round the corner into the holidays, I'd like to recap my work for the year and see how my sentiment ran for the holistic side of The Whole Parent.