Are you burning out?
Are you exhausted, fatigued, or just plain tired?
What’s your stress level?
What about your anxiety level?
Are you sad or depressed?
How do you feel about your health? Are you taking care of yourself? Are you losing weight? Or are you gaining weight?
These are just a few symptoms of caregiver stress and caregiver burnout?
I want to talk today about the ONE thing you can do. The ONE thing you can take control of.
I'm here to give you some tough love and hard talk.
It’s time . Let me say it again. It’s time. Time to move!
I'm here to tell you that you have to move.
You have to even if you don’t feel like it. Even if you're tired. Even if you don’t think you have time.
Start small - just 20 minutes a day is all you need. Or even if it’s 15 minutes.
A study from Harvard says: ...
Self-care is often an important action and ritual for the stresses of modern life, but for caregivers, it's not just a luxury—it's a necessity. This podcast episode delves into the art of self-care, specifically tailored for those who spend their days caring for others. The conversation begins with a reflective look at the past year, urging caregivers to assess their 2023 journey and set intentions for a rejuvenated 2024.
Listeners are walked through a visualization exercise aimed at confronting overwhelming feelings, a common morning greeting for many caregivers. The power of this mental exercise lies in its ability to create a resilient strategy for managing stress. It emphasizes that while caregiving can be an all-consuming role, the caregiver's well-being is paramount and deserves equal attention.
The episode's narrative continues by likening the caregiver's energy to a phone battery—underscoring the need for regular recharging to maintain optimal...