Self-care. The idea has become a buzzword and the most frequently given pieces of advice for caregivers. From one perspective, it’s solid advice. Of course it is. You can’t physically, mentally, or emotionally keep giving all the time. You need to refill your tanks. You need to rest. Yet, many caregivers struggle to actually support […]
Caregiver Self-Care
Healthy Habits For Caregivers
Habits are small decisions and practices you follow regularly, often daily. They can be helpful or harmful and get to the point of being automatic – something you don’t even think about. As a result, habits can be a powerful way to make large changes. Accumulating positive habits and decreasing negative ones can have surprisingly […]
Burnout Generation – How Caregivers Can Survive In This Hectic World
Have you heard of the burnout generation? The term comes from a BuzzFeed News article by Anne Helen Peterson, which she has since expanded into an Audible Original called The Burnout Generation and a book called Can’t Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation. Anne’s work doesn’t focus on caregiving. Instead, she’s looking at how […]
Caregivers Book Corner: Fierce Self Compassion Review
We’ve highlighted self compassion multiple times at Kapok, as it’s a powerful tool for helping you to connect with yourself and begin to meet your own needs. In fact, self compassion could be one of the greatest tools for overcoming resistance to self care (something that many caregivers struggle with). Dr. Kristin Neff is the […]
The Dangers of Caregiver Martyr Syndrome
Caregiver martyr syndrome means that caregivers aren’t just going above and beyond. They’re also burning themselves out, often when doing so isn’t necessary.
How To Recover From Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is what the name suggests. It’s where you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and at the end of your rope. Where it feels like you have nothing left to give and the prospect of keeping going day after day feels almost impossible. And yet, stopping often isn’t an option. Your parent, spouse, or other loved one […]