You might read this statement and think “I’m not more important than my loved one, they need me!” And this is precisely why we are highlighting your importance as a Carer, and the need for self-care, so you can be at your best when supporting your loved one! You can’t pour from an empty cup …..
We’ve had many conversations with fatigued Carers who are at breaking point. We understand this and we encourage you to be proactive rather than reactive and plan regular self-care moments to Take a Breath, and to also plan regular support.
Self-care isn’t having a whole day free so you can then run around, and play catch up with errands and shopping. Self-care is giving yourself time to nurture and support your own mental and physical health. Carers can feel guilt when taking time out for themselves, but when you are mentally and physically spent, you need to Be Kind To Yourself and take time to recharge your batteries, so you can continue being your best Self.
If you don’t have family or friends to assist, we encourage you to research your options. For example:
What is important, is that you use some or all this time to recharge, refill your cup so you don’t reach the point of mental and physical exhaustion. Spend time nurturing you, your mental and physical health, ready for the next day or the next week ahead.
What might this look like?
Self-care is NOT selfish, it is necessary, and more so for Carers. Be kind to yourself; it’s the small things you do regularly which can make a big difference.
Please reach out for more assistance regarding Disability Home Care, we are only ever a phone call away.
HILLTOP CARING
07 3096 0088
info@hilltopcaring.com.au
NDIS Provider: 4-43314396
ABN 55 622 935 826
HILLTOP CARING FOUNDATION
07 3096 0088
info@hilltopcaring.com.au
ABN 33 665 588 367
Locations:
GREATER BRISBANE, LOGAN AND IPSWICH
Brisbane Office:
Unit 3, 2906 Logan Road
Underwood QLD 4119
Gold Coast Office:
Unit 2, 18 Blanck Street
Ormeau QLD 4208
Ipswich Office:
Unit 5, 22 Magnolia Drive
Brookwater QLD 4300
Hilltop Caring Is Proud To Be A Preferred Supplier For AS&RS To The Queensland Government.
We recognise the objectives of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We also acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders past and present.
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