Self-Care Tips
If you are a family caregiver of a child with mental health challenges, self-care is SUPER IMPORTANT!
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Find something to be thankful for every day, even if it's small: a beautiful sunset, your pet, motherhood, a safe place to live . . . something good in your life. You'll be surprised by how much this helps!
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Keep a beautiful, empty house somewhere in plain view in your living space as a remind that to manifest something new in your life, you need to make room by letting something go! Your life bowl can only hold so much!
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Even if it's only a few minutes late at night or early in the morning before anyone else is awake, make space (and time) for yourself, if only to sit and think, watch the news and drink coffee, read from your favority book, write poetry, or close your eyes and listen to a meditation app.
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Sleep! We know that sleep is often difficult when caring for a loved one, but do your best to get enough sleep -- 6 to 8 hours minimum -- so that you can better deal with stress and make better decisions and have a more positive outlook with your family.
Get physical! Find a practice 3 times a week that will work with your schedule. Make time! It's worth it because you'll feel better. And YOU are worth it, too!
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Yoga is great for both body and spirit. Check out our links to wellness practices and classes. (Contact us to have yours added to the site.
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Keep a beautiful, empty house somewhere in plain view in your living space as a remind that to manifest something new in your life, you need to make room by letting something go! Your life bowl can only hold so much!
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Even if it's only a few minutes late at night or early in the morning before anyone else is awake, make space (and time) for yourself, if only to sit and think, watch the news and drink coffee, read from your favority book, write poetry, or close your eyes and listen to a meditation app.
