Pacing yourself
Jennifer Szakaly, MA, CMC, NMG
Founder & CEO | Nationally Certified Care Manager | National Master Guardian | Goldman Sachs 10KSB alum
If you develop health problems—mental or physical—what happens to your loved one? Their well-being depends on yours. So it's vital that you keep yourself healthy and in balance, for your sake as well as theirs. Not taking the time to do this is the biggest regret of former caregivers. There is always a way.
Take breaks
No one can be "on" all the time.
领英推荐
Take care of yourself
Periodically step back and acknowledge all that you do. It's easy to feel you don't do enough or aren't doing things perfectly. Instead, recognize the service you provide. Salute your achievements. You are doing noble work!
How are you pacing yourself?
Whether by setting limits or doing daily exercise or meditation, you need to guard your own well-being. As the Charlotte Metro and Lake Norman experts in family caregiving, we at Caregiving Corner assure you that it's not selfish, it's imperative! Give us a call to learn how you can maintain a healthy balance in your life: 704.945.7170.
Julie Badgley Move Management
1 年Such an important reminder! Thanks for sharing!
Long-Term Investor | Entrepreneurship through Acquisition | Senior Care
1 年"No one can be "on" all the time." Great quote from Jennifer's article. Family caregivers need rest. So important that they're able to invest in their own health and wellness.
America's Chief Elder Officer | CEO at CareYaya Health Technologies | Co-Founder of Counterforce Health | CY Multiscale AI
1 年Great article! Self-care is so important for caregivers. I just did a post about this as well! https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/neal-shah-careyaya_ever-felt-like-youre-running-a-losing-race-activity-7135287366360993792-TVcC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop.