Are you totally stressed out, overwhelmed, or completely burnt out caring for a loved one? Are you feeling alone, isolated, or wish you had more help? Are you feeling resentful or guilty?
If this is you, keep reading.
While there are rewards to caring for those we love, there is no denying being a caregiver is a stressful job.
It's physically demanding, mentally exhausting, and emotionally draining.
The responsibility wears us thin as we become a shadow of who we once were.
In 2020 it was estimated there were approximately 53 million caregivers in the United States alone, with up to 70% reporting symptoms of depression. With our ever-growing aging population, the lack of caregiver support, and the growing demands in our evolving personal lives, this number is likely only going up.
Even the most well-prepared and organized can't escape the strain and burden that come along with caregiving.
Having felt all this and more, Katie Duncan, a nurse practitioner, Death Coach, and former family caregiver, reveals the secrets she learned throughout her own caregiving experiences, and the shared wisdom of other caregivers she's encountered along her path.
It takes a very special person to be a caregiver, and you are one of them. You deserve to find your peace, your joy, and yourself again. And there's hope.
In Dear Caregiver, It's Your Life Too, you'll discover... Simple and easy-to-do tricks to help lower your daily stress and avoid burnout. Key resources you can utilize to get you the help you need to relieve several caregiving burdens Solutions you can use to create more freedom and personal space to allow you to reset A blueprint to mastering and protecting the sleep you desire and deserve Encouraging techniques to drop the guilt, stop negative self-talk spirals, and keep you going Inspiring practices to help improve your mood and boost your energy Empowering strategies to help you build resilience, re-establish your self-identity, and strengthen your connection with others
When you suffer, they suffer. Caring for yourself makes caring for your loved one easier and more enjoyable, leaving no room for guilt. Duncan offers easy-to-follow tips that are simple-to-use, even if you have no time to spare.
It's time to give yourself the self-love and self-compassion you deserve.