When my husband is happy and takes care of himself, things are all-around better. Here's how I make sure that happens:
- I watch the kids so he can get to the gym in the morning, play ice hockey at night, or go for weekend mountain bike rides or skiing. He always comes back in a good mood.
- I make him salads for the week on Sundays. His job is hectic and busy and if he doesn't bring lunch from home, he'll end up eating a few bites here and there of whatever he can find in the office. Now he's fuelled and it prevents hanger when he comes home from work.
- If he doesn't get a good night's sleep, the next day is terrible. So I got him a Gravity Blanket (it's supposed to help with anxiety) and an over-the-head pillow, and those helps him feel calm and comforted.