Weapon of the day: create a bubble of support, clarity and love. Caregiving takes a village. Fill it with people who nurture you and your desire to make a difference.
Weapon of the day: today doesn’t have to be about big wins or breakthroughs. It can be about calm, normal things that add up to a day that really matters.
Weapon of the day: don’t forget to breathe. Deep. Breathing deep helps us pause. And pausing helps us hold on to our composure as we hang in the balance.
Weapon of the day: when you run into a wall, sit down for a minute. Take stock. Make sure nothing is broken, then get up slowly. Don’t brush off the impact.
Weapon of the day: getting a scary diagnosis brings up all kinds of emotions. Get support, love and a safe place to feel, share and process. Give yourself a minute and lots of grace.
Weapon of the day: another bad night doesn’t have to mean another bad day. Give yourself permission to move slow and steady. Add in some kindness to yourself too.
Weapon of the day: when you do something nice for yourself and it feels good, repeat it. Get used to nurturing yourself. Everyone around you will flourish too.
Weapon of the day: make the effort even though you might never see the results. Throwing a pebble in the water sends ripples. Perhaps far away and silent but ripples nonetheless.
Weapon of the day: Silly is a great survival tool. Give yourself permission to scream in the car, eat cold pizza, suddenly start dancing or throw some pillows. These are great ways to break up the caregiving chaos.
Weapon of the day: you can tell that you are doing enough by the way you feel when you are doing it. If there’s love involved it’s more than enough. #caregiverwarrior#caregiver#caregiving#enough
Weapon of the day: advocate for yourself! If you are a working caregiver and have wellness days or time off, take it. It’s not indulgence, it’s maintenance!
Weapon of the day: when in doubt get out. When the world is spinning and your mind is on overdrive, get up and get out. Move. Stop the noise by physically moving through it.
Weapon of the day: schedule a check in today. It doesn’t have to be big or long, just a few minutes with a trusted friend. This can break up the isolation we feel as caregivers.
Weapon of the day: exhaustion needs respect. It always has a good reason to appear. Don’t fight it, don’t question it. Listen to it, honor it and take care of it.
