When I take care of my parents’ workouts, my share keeps growing too.

I started exercising with my parents, but before I knew it, I was worrying about everything from their walking pace to what they needed to bring.

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We said we’d exercise together — I started exercising with my parents. When getting ready and keeping track of our plans become my job too, the idea of doing it together starts to feel a little heavy.
It becomes my job before we even start — When I set the time and pack the water bottle and towels, I’m the one rushing around for my parents’ workout. I’m out of breath before we’ve even started.
Helping and taking responsibility aren’t the same thing — Even when reading the section on parents in Tojeong Bigyeol, I separate helping your parents from taking on every responsibility. A fortune reading doesn’t decide what each person should handle.
When I catch my breath, I check what’s mine to do — When I pause during a workout, I can quietly sort out what my parents asked me to do from what I offered to take on. Then I can see what I’m able to manage today.
You can decide together how to do this — You can keep exercising with your parents and still change how you share the preparation. When you make your next plan, start by figuring out what you can take on.