August 15, 2023
Caregivers
Caregiver Rituals – Some Final Thoughts
Caregiver Rituals – Some Final Thoughts | The last three posts here have been about caregiver rituals and how they can help caregivers keep their sanity. They allow you to calm your mind and centre yourself, both before and after your day. But some people may be having troubles getting into the swing of their […]
6 Evening Rituals Caregivers Can Use to End Their Day
6 Evening Rituals for Caregivers | Evening rituals are just as important as morning rituals for the caregiver! In Part 2 of this three-part series, we talked about “5 Morning Rituals Caregivers Can Use to Jumpstart Their Day!” [Link: READ THE BLOG HERE] In this post, Part 3, we see how evening rituals can help you […]
5 Morning Rituals Caregivers Can Use to Jumpstart Their Day!
Attitude is everything! 5 Morning Rituals for Caregivers | In this, Part 2 of the three-part series “How Rituals Can Save Your Sanity and Make You a Better Caregiver”, we explore how you can get yourself into the right mindset for your day. The great thing is, these rituals work even if you’re not naturally […]
How Rituals Can Help Caregivers – The Difference Between Rituals, Routines, and Habits | Part 1 of 3
How Rituals Can Help Caregivers | Caregivers can easily become overwhelmed. Providing in-home care for parents and loved ones is difficult enough. But combine that with work, family, and other demands on their time, and it’s not hard to see how caregiver compassion fatigue can set in. Rituals can help by giving caregivers the opportunity […]
Caregiver Tips: Become a Better Communicator
Become a Better Communicator | Strong communication skills are a necessity for caregivers. Yet too often we fall into the same old communication ruts. Sometimes this is because of stress and fatigue. Sometimes this is because we feel we know “what’s best” for our parent or loved one, so we dismiss many of their concerns. […]
Caregiver Compassion Fatigue
Caregiver Compassion Fatigue: What It Is and How to Fight It Caregiver Compassion Fatigue | We’ve all heard of the Mother Teresa Effect. But did you know that Mother Teresa also knew about the downsides of dedicating her life to helping others? The term “compassion fatigue” wasn’t coined until the 1980s, but Mother Teresa understood […]
Caregivers: Keep In Balance with the MOVE Method
Caregivers: Keep In Balance | Do you feel selfish for taking time for yourself? It’s a common theme. But the thing is, being a caregiver is a demanding responsibility. You need to keep yourself in good physical, mental, and emotional condition for the sake of your loved one or client. In other words, not taking time […]
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