Your Personal Respite Space As A Caregiver

Send Cathy a text:)What  about your personal space or maybe I should say, lack of personal space now that  you are a caregiver?  When you become a caregiver, your space changes.  Does your kitchen cupboard now look like a pharmacy counter?What about your bathroom, do you have durable medical equipment like handrails, bath seats and maybe you have bandages, ointment and creams sitting out?Or maybe the kitchen table or your office desk now has medical bills and paper work?What about your calendar - is it filled with appointments and reminders?  So your tidy home is cluttered with evidence of your loved one’s illness or declining health.  Combine that with your stress and ever-growing list of responsibilities,  any thought of your personal space becomes a thing of the past.Making the time for respite or to recharge is important, but finding a quiet, clean spot in your own home where you can decompress is a challenge for far too many caregivers. Even in the most organized home, there are always little reminders of looming responsibilities and lingering tasks yet to be done.   Listen to this episode where we talk about making your persona space yours and finding the time to use it.  Grab the show notes here  ➡️ https://www.cathylvan.com/episode122Join the Caregiver Cup Circle  ❤️ https://www.cathylvan.com/caregivercircle1:1 Coaching  ➡️   DM Cathy at @cathylynnvan>>CONNECT WITH CATHY ON INSTAGRAM @cathylynnvan for daily tips and inspirationhttps://instagram.com/cathylynnvan/Support the show