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Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts
Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Taking Control: Not getting overbooked...
Are you ready for a new school year? Will you keep your schedule in check? Will your kids' activities rule your world? Learn how to take control:
Thursday, August 5, 2010
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Taking Care of the Caregiver
Caregiving can have take a serious toll on your physical and emotional health. Here's how to stay on top and thrive if you are a caregiver..
Caring for the Caregiver
Did you know that 21 percent of people in this country, that’s just over 44 million people, provide care for someone over the age of 18? Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes, from the woman caring for her aging father to the man regularly helping out a neighbor. From cooking meals to running errands to bathing dressing and feeding loved ones, caregivers can have extremely taxing responsibilities. Little surprise that care giving can take a toll on a person’s body and mind.
Research shows that between 40 and 50 percent of caregivers may experience clinical depression. Caregivers are also at risk martial problems, alcohol and substance abuse and even have an increased risk of dying earlier.
Caregivers are also less likely to practice the healthy habits that are needed to keep them functioning optimally. The are less likely to sleep, eat healthy, exercise, rest or keep medical appointments.
If you are a caregiver or you know someone who is a caregiver I want you to think about this. Ion an airplane, if an oxygen mask falls down in front of you, what are we all told to do? We are always told to put the mask on before we help anyone else. . Taking care of your own health is the most important and most often forgotten parts of care giving. Taking care of yourself will help you to be a better caregiver...
There are many things you can do to improve your health and better manage it. I’m going to give you 3 things today that I think are particularly important.
Reduce stress
Care giving is stressful period. But stress can really take its toll so here are a few things to help keep that stress in check:
Recognize warning signs early. These might include irritability, sleep problems, and forgetfulness. Don't wait until you are overwhelmed.
Take action. Situations you can change- do so those that you can’t leave alone. Make sure you do stress reducing activitie4s daily. Things like exercise, gardening, meditation, prayer, having coffee with a friend.
Ask for help
You must ask for help. Telling people that you are fine when you are not does you no good. The truth is, there are gong to bother people are willing to help, and in fact, may even feel left out because you haven’t asked them to help.
One way to make asking for help easier is to make a list of what you need writing down what needs to be done can help you be more organized and it can also help you determine what’s most important. It also allows you to have one less thing to think about. When someone asks what they can do to help, you can check the list, and hand off a task.
Also- remember - home health aides can come for an afternoon or check out what the local senior center has to offer. More and more communities are recognizing are stepping up and helping caregivers out.
Get some exercise
The final thing is to exercise- I know you are saying that you don’t have any additional time. But folks it’s the healthiest thing you can do...
Exercise promotes better sleep, reduces tension and depression, and increases energy and alertness. If finding time for exercise is a problem, incorporate it into your daily activity.
Walking 20 minutes a day, three times a week is very beneficial. If you can't get away for that long, try to walk for as long as you can on however many days you can. Work walking into your life. Walk around the mall, to the store or a nearby park. Walk around the block with a friend.
In the end- these efforts will not only help you feel better and be healthier, but they will give your body and mind the strength to do often seemingly impossible tasks that you do as a caregiver.
Research shows that between 40 and 50 percent of caregivers may experience clinical depression. Caregivers are also at risk martial problems, alcohol and substance abuse and even have an increased risk of dying earlier.
Caregivers are also less likely to practice the healthy habits that are needed to keep them functioning optimally. The are less likely to sleep, eat healthy, exercise, rest or keep medical appointments.
If you are a caregiver or you know someone who is a caregiver I want you to think about this. Ion an airplane, if an oxygen mask falls down in front of you, what are we all told to do? We are always told to put the mask on before we help anyone else. . Taking care of your own health is the most important and most often forgotten parts of care giving. Taking care of yourself will help you to be a better caregiver...
There are many things you can do to improve your health and better manage it. I’m going to give you 3 things today that I think are particularly important.
Reduce stress
Care giving is stressful period. But stress can really take its toll so here are a few things to help keep that stress in check:
Recognize warning signs early. These might include irritability, sleep problems, and forgetfulness. Don't wait until you are overwhelmed.
Take action. Situations you can change- do so those that you can’t leave alone. Make sure you do stress reducing activitie4s daily. Things like exercise, gardening, meditation, prayer, having coffee with a friend.
Ask for help
You must ask for help. Telling people that you are fine when you are not does you no good. The truth is, there are gong to bother people are willing to help, and in fact, may even feel left out because you haven’t asked them to help.
One way to make asking for help easier is to make a list of what you need writing down what needs to be done can help you be more organized and it can also help you determine what’s most important. It also allows you to have one less thing to think about. When someone asks what they can do to help, you can check the list, and hand off a task.
Also- remember - home health aides can come for an afternoon or check out what the local senior center has to offer. More and more communities are recognizing are stepping up and helping caregivers out.
Get some exercise
The final thing is to exercise- I know you are saying that you don’t have any additional time. But folks it’s the healthiest thing you can do...
Exercise promotes better sleep, reduces tension and depression, and increases energy and alertness. If finding time for exercise is a problem, incorporate it into your daily activity.
Walking 20 minutes a day, three times a week is very beneficial. If you can't get away for that long, try to walk for as long as you can on however many days you can. Work walking into your life. Walk around the mall, to the store or a nearby park. Walk around the block with a friend.
In the end- these efforts will not only help you feel better and be healthier, but they will give your body and mind the strength to do often seemingly impossible tasks that you do as a caregiver.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
What happend to Norman Rockwell?
We’re supposed to be happy and blissful, so why are so many people out there shopping till they are exhausted, arguing over the decorations, dreading the fifteen office parties they have to attend? What’s wrong?
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Party till you drop during the holidays and, well, you will...
Sadly- the holidays for many of us means over doing it and that leads to stress, fatigue and illness.. Here's how to keep things in check:
Why can't we have a "normal" holiday?
The holidays can be both a joyus time and an extremely stressful time. For many blended families navigating the holidays often turns out to be a tremendous challenge.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Caregiving... Can you survive?
DID YOU KNOW THAT 21 PERCENT OF PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY, THAT’S JUST OVER 44 MILLION PEOPLE PROVIDE CARE FOR SOMEONE OVER THE AGE OF 18.
Friday, May 29, 2009
POST VACATION STRESS DISORDER: ARE YOU AT RISK?
Post Vacation Stress Disorder (PVSD)- are you at risk?
Friday, May 8, 2009
Beating Recession Depression: NBC 13
For those of you in Alabama, a great story by NBC 13 that highlights the many, many free resources available in our state to help you manage tough financial times... Thanks Aunie!!!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Strengthening Your Relationships
In the wake of the economic crisis, we are hearing time and again how support and unity will help all of us weather this storm. We know family and friends are important- and they seem even more important during crises and emergencies. Having a network of friends who we can count on is comforting, and it may actually help make us healthier.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Video Tip: Making Work Less Stressful
Do you ever feel like you are going to "lose it" at work? It happens to all of us... Here are some simple steps you can take to help you keep your stress levels in check..
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