Balance Blog
Guiding Question for Blog Discussion
When you are caring for a loved one, how do take time to look out for your own needs without feeling guilty? What are mindfulness techniques you have utilized to reduce guilt when you need to step away from your caregiving duties to focus on yourself? Share a personal story about a time you used mindfulness to reduce guilt.
Take time to read stories shared by other caregivers about their experiences and coping strategies. You may find mindfulness techniques that you can apply in similar situations.
Hi, as my loved one's health continues to decline, I often feel that my efforts are never enough. This sense of inadequacy can be overwhelming. However, I've started incorporating a simple gratitude practice into my routine to help manage these feelings. When I can, I take a few moments to reflect on the day and jot down three things I'm grateful for in a journal. These can be small moments, like a shared smile or a peaceful cup of tea. This practice has helped shift my focus from what's lacking to the positive aspects of our journey together. It's a small habit, but it brings a sense of peace amidst the chaos. I'm curious- have any of you tried gratitude journaling or other mindfulness techniques to cope with caregiving challenges?
ReplyDeleteHi, that is so inspiring thank you for sharing! I always thought that journaling had to be a long and time-consuming process, it's good to know that I can try jotting down just a couple notes to focus on my own life and what I'm grateful for! One thing I like to do is keep a gratitude jar going – a jar where I drop little notes about moments, people, or things I'm thankful for! On days when I need a pick-me-up I always turn to my jar and read a few notes!
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