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Here's an excerpt from a book I recently read, "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do," by Sarah Knight.

And that’s the key: giving your f*cks to the things that make you happy—like reading or cooking or playing with your mini-me—and not giving a f*ck about the rest. One mother responded from the perspective of teaching her own kids what to give a f*ck about: “As someone who grew up in a household full of guilt, I think it’s important for our kids to know that they can make decisions about what to care about, and that they don’t need to pay attention to the approval or condescension of other people in deciding how to live their lives.” 

Right on! 

And perhaps the most practical comment came from a mom who said that having a child can actually serve you well in prioritizing f*cks given to other areas of life, such as the workplace. That the well-being of this brand-new human can sometimes be the catalyst to finally stop giving a f*ck about staying after hours, taking on added responsibilities, and pinch-hitting for the real or metaphorical company softball team. It can lead you to draw clear boundaries with supervisors and employees alike and to be honest and firm about what you’re capable of handling in any given day.