Self-Care Ideas

Relax.
Create a plan, and write it down.
Pursue your passions.
Read a book.
Set limits for what you can do.
Garden.
Journal.
Knit, or sewing.
Get a massage.
Take a long bath or shower.
Talk to a family member or friend.
Meet with a counselor or therapist.
Share your feelings with others.
Repeat positive self-affirmations.
Take a nap.
Listen to music.
Schedule a family meeting.
Split up caregiving responsibilities.
Take a moment to laugh.
Give yourself credit.
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Attend to your own healthcare needs, by going to the doctors, get routine exams and flu shots.
Ask for help and accept help.
Learn and use stress-reduction techniques, e.g. meditation, prayer, yoga, Tai Chi.
Get proper rest and nutrition.
Exercise regularly, even if only for ten minutes at a time.
Take a break from caregiving.