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Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Hello wonderful carers 👋

In this month's event, we will be discussing how you are balancing your caring duties with other life responsibilities, the challenges you are facing, as well as sharing some ideas on how you can manage the demands of caring, family, life, and work/study.

Join us right here on this thread for a 1.5 hours text-based discussion on the 22nd of September 2020! More information to come🌻

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I'm new here - what is Topic Tuesday?

Topic Tuesday runs from 7pm - 8:30pm AEST monthly. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator. Sometimes Topic Tuesday will feature a special guest, who is an expert in the topic.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

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Throughout the session, the facilitator will put questions out for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the session, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong and everyone is welcome to get involved.

What time does this event start in my timezone?

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Outings are nice 🌻 🌱 @Shaz51 Sometimes it's good to have a change in scenary (even if it means just going to the backyard for a picnic 🌞)

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

I rely on my phone calendar but feel that I am becoming disorganised.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

yes @Former-Member , @Former-Member feel that I am getting a becoming disorganised. when things happen which throws out the plan

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Friends are important to me as I do not have family close to where I live.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

@outlander @Former-Member Sounds like we've got some amazing organisers amongst ourselves here!
@Former-Member I use my phone calendar to set reminders of doctors/psychologist appointments (I find it helpful as all of the apointments are via telehealth at the moment).

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

i use the wall calendar @Former-Member , @Former-Member

and mr shaz says are we doing all that this week !!!!

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

I can totally relate to that @Shaz51 - It can feel overwhelming when things do not happen according to how we have planned. I find it helpful to take a step back for 5 minutes, say to myself "that's alright! I just need to reorganise a few things around. It's do-able! " and then focus my energy on what I know and can control and do

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

We did use a calendar and it was working well but Mr Darcy kept putting it away. He has all his appointments on torn off bits of paper or appointment cards in a pile on the table and he doesn't like me touching them.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

say to myself "that's alright! I just need to reorganise a few things around. It's do-able! " and then focus my energy on what I know and can control and do , Yes @Former-Member , I have crossed things off and rebooked every week

and even cancelled things at the last minutes like dinners etc

like tonight i went to give mum a ring and she has the phone off the hook @Former-Member

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

We're almost at the end of our discussion for tonight everyone! Can't believe how fast time has gone by. I really enjoy talking to you all about this topic @Shaz51 @Former-Member @outlander @Quark

I have gained so much more insights into the challenges as well as resilience and knowledge our carers community has. Staying focused and organised definitely has helped many with managing our multiple responsibilities. A big thank you for everyone who has joined and shared your thoughts on our discussion tonight.

Before we all head of for the night, I have got one final question for everyone- Part of the successful management of work-life balance is self-care. So, what are you doing to look after yourself?

For me, it would be to not neglect your self-care and try to incorporate small things that you enjoy doing with your daily tasks.

Additionally, you may find it helpful to have a chat with someone about some of the difficulties you have got. We have wonderful counsellors at the SANE Help Centre whom you can talk to via phone or webchat. Additionally, Carer Gateway also has a free professional counselling service designed for carers. For more information, head to their website here.

I will leave the thread open until tomorrow morning for any last discussions.

Have a good night, everyone See you around the forums!

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