Caregivers Self-Care - Keeping a Sense of Self, Creativity for Living Fully

Focusing our thoughts and energy on meeting the needs of others doesn't give caregivers much time for self-development and personal growth. Creative paths are needed to continue to nurture the caregiver's sense of self. When an interruption of one's dreams and life goals occurs, living a fulfilling life seems to be a thought that is put aside while caring for others.

The new normal that occurs when caregiving becomes a lifestyle means thinking creatively out-of-the-box is needed. The caregiver's sense of self needs to continue amidst the focus on others, and this is a big challenge.

A new feature at the Caregiver's Beacon is a list of websites for Living Creatively. If you would like to suggest a site to add please email me, Kristi Marie Gott, at kgott@charter.net.

If you have an inspirational quotation you would like to add it would also be much appreciated. Thank you and best wishes.