When we are remarkably busy and filled with information overload it is important to adjust our perspective away from only the accomplishment of the tasks at hand for the benefit of another to awareness of the most vital component of accomplishing those tasks well for another. This component is self-care-as-a-habit.
Caregivers are those who experience a specific, unique, and profound type of stress. Caregivers experience an elevated level of unpredictability and lack of control over many situations they are accountable to manage well.
We know there are no easy solutions but sometimes a quick “reset” to prioritize and reduce stress might help to capture at least a few rays of sunshine and rest. I thought I would share the 5 X 5 rule in case it may be just the right and simple trick to provide you with a few wonderful summer moments.
By Jane Malkoff MSN RN NP There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been care givers. Those who are currently care givers. Those who will be care givers, and those who will need a care giver.” ― Rosalyn...
By Jane A Malkoff MSN RN NP I know many wonderful people with good reason to have burn out from efforts to provide quality care to a loved one. It is not only health care workers who get compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue as...