As a caregiver, every day isn’t always full of limitless sunshine and ear-to-ear smiles.
Your job is tough.
Caregiver burnout is an extremely real condition that arises from constantly delivering more emotional and physical support than you are truly able. The heart you have for the care and well-being of others is admirable. That being said, you deserve to be cared for too.
Let’s discuss.
Shine A Positive Light On Your Daily Routine
How do you start your day?
Beginning your workday with positive energy and thoughts can be a completely transformational experience. If you’re giving more light than you’re taking in, eventually, that bright light will be quenched.
Take a moment to look through the inspirational quotes below and pick out a few that you can say to yourself every single day. This will make all the difference.
10 Inspirational Self-Care Quotes For Caregivers
Find the one that resonates with you and never let it go!
1. “Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.”
~ Tia Walker, author
2. “Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves.”
~ Mason Cooley
3. “It is not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.”
~ Lena Horne, ‘Singer’
4. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
~ Lao Tzu
5. “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
~ Jim Rohn
6. “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”
~ Irish proverb
7. “The simple act of caring is heroic.”
~ Edward Albert
8. “People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things.
When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.”
~ Norman Vincent Peale
9. “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives
by bending with the wind.”
~ Bruce Lee
10. “Most of us are pretty good at keeping promises to others and pretty bad at keeping
promises to ourselves.”
~ Lawrence LeShan
Give Yourself The Care You Share
These amazing inspirational quotes are just the start of your new self-care journey.
Look through your schedule and re-evaluate the amount of “free” time you have. Taking time to recenter your mind and find grounding within your purpose will help you better serve the seniors who depend on your support.
Contact us to join our team and feel surrounded by others who want the best for you!
