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There are times when you have to remove the "super cape " of being a loyal, kind, self-sacrificing Caregiver and yet you feel unappreciated, misunderstood, and "unheard". 😤😡😒
Fun fact: "you're human". It happens.😤
You're body is NOT breaking down!
It's crying out for "my turn!" Time to hit the mental and emotional "reset" button⏱️🌞💖
You know the what to do, what keeps drilling in your ears: selfcare, take care of you"; have a self-care routine" .....
And all you're thinking is "HOW?" no sleep, 24 hr a day duty. Where am i going to find the time?
It's not the time, or the love you have; it's the .......
💥💥💥WHY, WHY , WHY exactly is "self-care" so VITAL?
Because, we are our BEST when we have PURPOSE, and getting back to your "why" can go a long way.
Here are 5 WAYS why self care matters:
💝💆🏽♀️1/Your MENTAL and EMOTIONAL HEALTH and stability- your brain and body then feel "taken care of"- reduces the need (most times), for things such as sleep aids, and maybe not so healthy ways of coping.
💝💆🏽♀️2/ Self care reminds you that YOU MATTER, - when you give yourself care, it is SELF-RESPECT and SELF-REGARD - this has been shown to greatly reduce the feelings of resentment and burnout.
💝💆🏽♀️ 3/ PHYSICALLY- you are stronger, more healthy, less risk of NCDs such as hypertension - live long and prosper! (For all my fellow "TREKKIES"🤓🥰)
💝💆🏽♀️4/ Feeling better makes the WORK of Caregiving more joyful than painful- it's hard, but doable; positive vibes! The energy in the room!! AWESOME!!💥
Caregiving is not for the fainthearted, and there are times when you need to let yourself be taken care of.
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
