# Bucket Emptying: 5 Mindset Shifts Before Returning to Work

An episode of [How Not to Screw Up Your Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1571503566), 23 Mar 2026, 16 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66756955a4ecc30012453c07/e/69bd58bd3bbfcfe8db692cf1/media.mp3

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 https://drmaryhan.com/podcast/ 💚 For the free resource library, visit https://drmaryhan.com/library 💚 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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