JOIN US: Wednesdays’ Well of Wellness – Wellness Tips for Carers!

Good evening folks!

@Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Determined @Jay5 @Tinker67 @Nells @Tiredness @Jen54 @Stargirl @ferngully @Scoo @Krishna @Smc @Pebble67 @Sharma @Anastasia

We're here again when we can gather to draw from the Well of Wellness!

As carers, we often put in 100% or 110% of our emotional and physical energy into what we are doing. Why? Because we care.

It's important that we set healthy boundaries so that we reduce the likelihood of experiencing 'carer fatigue'.

Here is a gentle reminder of some healthy boundary-setting taken from Daily Caring which you can visit for an elaboration/explanation of each of the following:

1) Just because someone asks you to do something doesn’t mean you should do it.

2) It’s not your job to make everyone else comfortable all the time.

3) Guilt won’t kill you.

4) Set boundaries with yourself.

5) Your being is more important than your doing.

What boundary/ries have you established as part of your caring role?

tyme

Good Evening everyone!

Yes, it's that time again! Wednesdays' Well of Wellness Tips for Carers.

Last week, we looked at healthy boundary-setting for carers. How did you go?

This week, let's take a look at how you are feeling:

Depending on how you feel, here are some ideas for you.

What do you think you can do you help yourself now, as a carer?

tyme

@Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Determined @Jay5 @Tinker67 @Nells @Tiredness @Jen54 @Stargirl @ferngully @Scoo @Krishna @Smc @Pebble67 @Sharma @Anastasia

Good Evening Everyone!

Here is our tip for the week @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Determined @Ford @Tiredness @Jen54 @Stargirl @ferngully @Scoo @Krishna @Smc @Pebble67 @Sharma @Anastasia

As carers, we often don't make time for ourselves. It is hard to schedule in physical activity for ourselves, let alone schedule in mental activity!

There are many ways in which you can exercise your mind, including engaging in mindfulness tasks. These can range from a few minutes to a few hours! Here's a bank of mindfulness activities you can try Mindful Mondays: New activity every Monday .

Let's see the difference a week of mental activity can do for your spirit, soul and body.

Any thoughts? Experiences? Questions?

tyme

I love "words with friends 2"

@tyme , @AFK , @Stargirl , @Appleblossom

I was addicted to that game for soooo long @Shaz51 ! I've dropped it now though. It really exercised the mind!

Aww love to play the game with you @tyme 😀

I do it once a day to relax xx

@StuF , @Bunniekins , @Krishna , @Smc , @Determined

Dear Carers,

This week, let's have a look at TAKING TIME OUT - FOR YOU.

Between work, family and carer commitments it can feel we are never on our own.

Solitude is important for processing emotions and truly getting in touch with what is going on for you.

Schedule alone time into your day/week as you would any other appointment. This is YOUR time. A time when you are uncontactable and free of distraction.

For many carers, thinking of yourself may be one of the hardest things. In the beginning, you may feel guilt or dread. But over time, this ME time will help reduce the likelihood of carer fatigue.

Try it!

Good Evening!

As I research a Wellness Tip to share this week, I came across the following from Mental Health Association NSW:

I found some of these 'ticketed' items to be so simple yet true.

Carers, which ticket would you benefit from?

For me "Look for opportunities in life's challenges" is a huge one for me. It's something I really endeavour to do, because it gives me a new lens to look through.

What are your thoughts?

Waiting to hear from you,

tyme

@Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Determined @Tinker67 @Tiredness @Jen54 @Stargirl @ferngully @Scoo @Krishna @Smc @Pebble67 @Sharma @Anastasia

Hello @Paula2 , @AFK , @Stargirl , @Appleblossom , @tyme , @Anastasia , @Faith-and-Hope

Hi All,

I just wanted to introduce myself on this thread. I am FloatingFeather and I am a new peer support worker with SANE. I was just reading this great thread and all the great advice. As a support carer for a family member the need for carers to take care of themselves is not lost on me!

I'll never forget the first time my family member's psychiatrist asked me what I was doing to take care of myself? I was so concerned about taking care of my family member it didn't really dawn on me the importance of taking care of myself too!

Over the years I have found talking with others, listening to music, going for walks, being with friends and family, interacting with my pets, setting boundaries, knowing my limits of how much I can handle, taking time to reset myself if needed, has all helped me take care of me.

Having a supportive community like this is also a great way to take care of yourselves. Just knowing other people are in similar situations and sharing experiences and advice is such a source of comfort for me - I hope it is for you too.

Hope you are all well and taking good care of yourselves.

FloatingFeather