Safe
During a caregiving experience, we feel the intensity of risk.
During a caregiving experience, we feel the intensity of risk. Doctors give us options for treatments; we weigh the risk to make the best decision we can. We do what we can to keep our carees safe at home, hoping to mitigate the risk for falls. We bite our tongue to silence any biting words because we don’t want to risk hurting our caree’s feelings.
All this risk management can leave us wondering: “Where am I safe?”
We’re safe when we remain realistic. When we see clearly the reality of our days, we can focus on finding solutions and receiving support.
We’re safe when we stay truthful. When we write the truth in our journal or share the truth in our support group, we can release the negative energy.
We’re safe when we set boundaries. When we protect our time, our heart and our priorities, we can find our balance.
We’re safe when we give ourselves a break to heal and receive. When we focus on ourselves, even for a few moments, we re-connect to our values, which helps us stay on purpose.
We can be safe even when we’re surrounded by risks. Throughout our day, we can take time to stay safe.
How do you create safe moments?
(Image by beasternchen from Pixabay.)
Resources
Join our Summer School to take free courses that help you begin again after caregiving ends and support your journey to find your passion.
Download our free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness.
Our next Caregiving Listener Project will happen on October 10. Join me on June 24 at 1 p.m. ET to learn how to get involved as a Story-Teller and volunteer Listener.
Our Fifth Annual Beginning Again Retreat, a virtual event, will happen on Saturday, October 26. Submit a proposal to present.
Imagine connecting to a Caregiving Mentor when caregiving began for you. Your experience may have been much better with the support from a volunteer Caregiving Mentor who understands your stress and challenges. You can make the difference you wish you had received; become a volunteer Certified Caregiving Mentor. You can Pay What You Want for this 15-hour training.
We have one more Nomo Smart Care to give away. Reach out if you’d like to test this product.