and for all of you who make the time to care for those you love & others
365 guilt free ...bite size TEN minute tips for feeling more hope, energy and joy each day
How to Care for Yourself. While You're taking Care of Others
Are you a caregiver or cancer survivor? There are 50 million family caregivers in America and millions of cancer survivors, many of us struggle with fatigue, burnout and the stress of taking care of themselves or someone else, while many juggle church, home, work, family, and other responsibilities. As one of those 50 million myself I'd like to share with you what I've learned and are still learning along my journey. The first thing is to SMILE even when you don't feel like it, just the act of smiling makes you feel good all over. The second lesson and most difficult one for me is "Patience" I struggle with patience daily.
When we forget to take care of ourselves its easy to loose our joy, our smile and our patience... we can become resentful, angry, sad, and depressed. I pray that some of my own personal tips, and tips from others become your lifesaver in the midst of your day and you're able to re-connect with your sometimes tired body and mind by giving back to yourself, so you'll have the patience it takes to care for yourself and the patience it takes to take care for others.
Chapter ONE. Getting started.
ONE. Do your Homework
TWO. Relax and De-Stress
THREE. Go Out and Play
FOUR. Super Foods for Caregivers
FIVE. Go to Bed
SIX. Clean Yourself Up
SEVEN. Clean Up & Tidy Up your Mess
EIGHT. ME Time
NINE. Positive Thinking & Prayer
When the going gets tough LAUGH... Because not all medicine comes in a bottle
LAUGHTER
* Releases feel good endorphins
* Decreases levels of stress hormones
* Lowers blood pressure
* Strengthens the immune system
* Makes us feel good a sense of well being
* Shrinks the "hurts" of everyday life
Take a deep smile in, and a big laugh out. ha ha ha
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