It took me about six months of paternity leave to start feeling human again, instead of feeling constantly stressed out and in need of "being productive". Even

It took me about six months of paternity leave to start feeling human again, instead of feeling constantly stressed out and in need of "being productive". Eventually I settled on a flexible routine of going for long walks, teaching my kids, cooking, taking care of the house, reading, working out, etc. Now I feel content and don't miss being "productive".