Bucket Emptying: 5 Mindset Shifts Before Returning to Work

Returning to work is not easy, especially for new parents. You’ve probably had an extended time off. Your routine is different, your priorities are different, and life is different - you have a child now! So going back to work will never be the same as before. It is hard to adjust to your new normal, but I am going to share five ways you can shift your mindset to deal with this big change. Spoiler alert: parents might be superheroes, but we’re all still human. It’s ok to cut yourself some slack! So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:24 - You WILL have to drop things 04:57 - Control what you can in the moment 08:28 - Find the tribe you need 09:44 - Curate your own feed 13:29 - Your child needs YOU to be ok 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together 💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit 💚 For the free resource library, visit 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 💚 Brands and advertisers, email contact@drmaryhan.com DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bucket Emptying: 5 Mindset Shifts Before Returning to Work is an episode from How Not to Screw Up Your Kids by Dr Maryhan.

This episode is 16:20 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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