The more stressful my life is the harder it is to be a parent and sometimes bad days for me coincide with difficult stages, which is when it's easy to then question your own parenting styles.
So so so true.

The more I take time out for me, do yoga, go running, find a place where my anxiety issues are under control etc. the more capable I am of having the patience I need to parent in the way I want and to be a more "present" parent rather than being reactive.