So many caregivers are trying to do everything all the time and they find it overwhelming. If you’re in that camp, there are different ways you can approach your situation.
Be Honest about What You Can Get Done
One of the biggest problems you can run into as a caregiver is the belief that you can do so much more than you really can do. This is admirable, but often it means that you’re overestimating the time and energy that you have available and underestimating how long all of those tasks are going to take. When you get honest about what you can do, you’re going to stop over planning your day as often.
Write More Information Down
If you’re trying to rely on your memory a lot, you’re likely more disappointed than you want to be. You’ve got a lot going on and if you’re trying to keep it all in your brain, that’s overwhelming. Start carrying around a notebook and write down a lot of what you’re thinking about. That’s going to help you to see what you really need to be doing and it’s going to get everything out of your head.
Try Using Timers and Alarms
Timers and alarms can help you to stay on target, especially when you have a lot to do. They’re particularly helpful if you don’t have an incredibly accurate sense of time on your own. When you’re using timers and alarms, you can start to get a lot better about seeing how much time different tasks take.
Outsource More Tasks
Outsourcing is something that lots of caregivers tend to forget is possible. You don’t have to do everything on your own, though. Senior care providers can take over so many of the tasks that are difficult and that you can’t do so that you can focus on what you can do. Let them lighten your task list so that you can feel more balanced as a caregiver.
Be Nice to Yourself
Above all, you need to be nicer to yourself. Some days are going to be much more productive than others and that’s just how it goes. You need to be able to recognize that fact and let things roll the way that they unfold. You’ll be able to try again tomorrow.
You can get it all done, but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it all yourself. Think in new and different ways about how you can approach your tasks and all the other stuff you need to get done.
IF YOU OR AN AGING LOVED ONE IS CONSIDERING SENIOR CARE IN AVONDALE, AZ, CONTACT THE CARING STAFF AT GOLDEN HEART SENIOR CARE. CALL TODAY (623) 748-3301.