JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain 8: Moms with DAD Brain - Find Value in Your Ability to Be Flexible with Your Time
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Aug 30, 2021 Explore the concept of 'dad brain' and how many moms find themselves embodying the same traits as their partners. Discover the benefits of being flexible and present with kids, fostering relaxed family moments. Learn about the balance of roles within households and how adaptability can calm Type A personalities. Joy dives into the pros and cons of a more laid-back parenting style, encouraging moms to embrace their unique strengths while addressing accountability strategies for enhanced productivity.
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Being In-The-Moment Has Value
- Joy explains that “dad brain” describes being in-the-moment and not anticipating household tasks.
- This state can lead to calm, present interactions even if it frustrates planners.
Switching Off After Work As A Choice
- Joy shares how some people click off after work and relax into the moment at home.
- She frames that behavior as a compliment to spouses who handle decision-making during the day.
DAD Means Deadline And Accountability Deficient
- Joy defines DAD as deadline and accountability deficient to explain the phenotype.
- She notes stay-at-home life often lacks tight, continuous deadlines, creating flexibility and gaps.