No significant changes to report - perhaps I need to go back to looking at smaller changes to see if I'm still making progress or not...
new habits - making more time for my kids; household chores; listening without my emotions getting in the way - are starting to become a little easier, a little more automatic
sitch with W is still chilly - cordial roommate like - but at least I'm not hearing talk of separation or such, so baby steps...
Hard not to measure progress in terms of repairing relationship - I know I can't change her, so I shouldn't measure my improvements relative to changes in her - though hard not to. I'm trying to look at it in terms of how are the changes I'm making in my life and attitude impacting her and my kids as they see me the most. At least my time with kids feels better, and I'm continue to work on improving that as I feel more immediate benefits there that help keep me moving forward...
Struggling a bit with work life balance. I've backed out a lot to put more focus on the other more important fires in my life, which still feels like right thing to do. That said, I know I can't sustain this lower level of attention on my work for much longer without it negatively impacting my job performance. I'm hoping as new habits take hold and get a little easier (i hope) that it will give me back more time for work.
Slow and steady wins the race, even though its not the most exciting path - need to keep my eye on the prize - better relationships with the ones I love...
