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grandfamilies
Even though the holidays are busy, now is an
important time to build some self-care into your
routine. Here are some tips:
Manage your stress levels
Stress can affect us all, so it's important to learn
strategies to manage your stress. Selfcare can help
reduce your stress levels by learning to say no to
things you cannot or do not want to do and recognizing
when you are stretched too thin. Think about your
physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs
to identify tools that will help you reduce stress and
focus on yourself.
Keep up a healthy lifestyle
Maintain a balanced diet, stay active, and get quality
rest when possible. Accessing medical
care when you need it and keeping up to date on vaccinations
can also help you keep up a healthy lifestyle.
Take a break
Taking time to rest and relax is essential to avoid
burnout and depression. Make sure you carve some
" me " time out of your busy schedule and use it to
really nurture yourself. Find respite where you can!
Whether it's asking for a favor from a loved one to
help out around the house or finding a sitter for a few
hours to have some time to yourself, do not be afraid
to ask for help if you're feeling overwhelmed.
Connect with others
Find a Peer-to-Peer Grandparent Caregiver Support
Group near you. Many grandparents meet virtually or
in person to connect with
other grandparents in similar
situations to support
one another. Hearing from
others can be helpful and
can even help you make
new friends! Find information
about a support group
or other grandfamily support
program near you at
www.grandfactsheets.org.
This holiday season, plan
to practice at least one
new type of self-care. Here
are just a few examples to
consider:
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EXAMPLES OF SELF-CARE:
* Saying no to things you cannot or do not want
to do
* Taking time off (or time to yourself) without
feeling guilty
** Giving yourself space to grieve
** Sleeping regularly and for long enough
** Going to the doctor for regular check-ups
Going for a walk or run
Journaling
Taking naps
** Reading a good book** Eating well
Attending a support group
Meditation and/or prayer
** Buying yourself something special
Going to dinner or another outing with a friend
or loved one
For more about self-care, see these
resources from Generations United:
Grandfamily Caregiver Tip Sheet: Self Care
Practicing Self Care: Help for
Grandfamilies Impacted by Opioids or
Other Substance Use
Jaia Lent, deputy
executive director for
Generations United
Chelsi Rhoades, public policy
and advocacy coordinator,
Generations United
https://www.facebook.com/GRANDmagazine https://twitter.com/grandmmagazine?lang=en https://www.gu.org/app/uploads/2022/09/GPDayTipSheet-Self-Care.pdf https://www.gu.org/app/uploads/2019/01/Grandfamilies-Report-GRANDResource-SelfCare.pdf http://www.grandfactsheets.org http://www.gu.org http://www.gu.org

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