Take Time To Journal

Ever, "find yourself currently overwhelmed by your responsibilities, torn in two by the needs of other, or waking up begging for strength to get you through the next day, then we might be related. Do people count on you to be strong but your emotional tank was empty long ago?...Ever want to quit?" (Excerpt from Virelle Kidders book, Meet Me at the Well.)

Caring for those that are aging, disabled or a combination can be tiring. Watching their deterioration disarms the best of us. But there is hope. You don't have to remain overwhelmed. Our mission is to offer helpful hints to caring for loved ones who demand long term care.

One of the greatest helps you can offer your loved one is nurturing your own health and well-being. Each Tuesday, we hope to offer you helpful hints to caring for your own needs in order to help empower you to assist those you love most. On Thursdays, our mission will be to offer helpful suggestions to engage your loved one in healthy activities.

Today's Tip: Take time to journal.

Write out your feelings. Express your emotions.

What should you write about? Address thoughts like: What do you wish? What do you miss? What do you still love to do? What do you enjoy or appreciate about your loved one? How are you feeling? Write it down...yes both the good and the bad emotions. Really, you can write about anything. The point is to provide you a healthy outlet for yourself. Journaling provides the opportunity to express things that may otherwise go un-said, allowing an outlet for pent-up emotions. Journaling also provides a time for quiet reflection.

Take time to write...release stored up frustrations...and feel renewed through quiet reflection.

Written by: Julie Gorman with excerpts from Virelle Kidder's Book: Meet Me at the Well