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Caregivers, This One's For You 💕 Your Survival Guide is Inside

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

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This message is for caregivers in any capacity. When you care for another human, you are a special person, indeed.

Caregiver, it’s time to turn your care and attention back to YOU.

I see you and all you do and the toll it takes on you. I get it because I’ve been there.

After years of caring for my mother with Alzheimer's, while simultaneously managing two young children, I learned a critical lesson: Caregivers need care too. NEED. Not want. Not “should have eventually”. It’s not optional. It’s essential. And we must talk about this because it’s a topic all too ignored.

The statistics are stark:

  • Caregiving has become a chronic stress model in studies because it’s so consistently stressful.
  • There are higher rates of depression and anxiety in caregivers, not surprisingly.
  • Caregivers have increased risk of physical health complications and there’s a huge impact psychologically.

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​Here's the truth I want every caregiver to understand: Your well-being is NOT a luxury. It's a necessity.

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If you agree, the next question is HOW, right? I understand time is precious and it can be so difficult to prioritize your own care, but there are things that will help. Consider these 7 strategies your survival guide.

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​7 Quick Self-care Strategies for Caregivers

  1. Take short breaks (even 10 minutes counts!)
  2. Accept help when offered
  3. Prioritize sleep
  4. Nourish your body
  5. Stay connected
  6. Set boundaries
  7. Keep doing what brings you joy

This checklist is simple and straightforward and there is more to the "how" that isn't listened. I expound on each in this week’s podcast episode. Be sure to listen and share it with the caregivers and those caring for the caregivers! And if you prefer reading, check out the blog post.

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Do you know what brings you joy?

The last one on the list is different from the others and possibly the most open to interpretation. Knowing what brings you joy is so important, because that allows you to prioritize it. The Joy List workbook (part of the Productivity Toolkit) is key to figuring that out. Be sure to download it and use it if you haven't already. You can find it HERE.

As someone who's walked this challenging path, I know how isolating caregiving can feel. But you are not alone. You are incredible. And you deserve support.

♥

Lisa

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