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Self-care
Support is a very important key to self-care. I am my husband’s caregiver, and right now, I am looking into an online support group for caregivers. There are many support groups, including online and in-person groups. But do not forget family and friends. If you do not have many friends, support groups and classes are Continue reading
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More About Mary Rettig
I get bored very easily. Love to do new things. Love to learn and into personal development. I am easily excitable. I hate to exercise, but I try to do it anyway. I like how cardio makes me feel afterwards. I love watching YouTube videos to learn new things of interest. I get obsessed with Continue reading
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How to Use Journaling to Reduce Stress
Do not let stress get you down! Try getting rid of anxiety and blues naturally by journaling for 30 days straight. Just write. Do it for 30 days to make it a habit and see if journaling will help you live a life worth loving. I find journaling fun. Try it. It helps to relieve Continue reading
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Write to Heal” 7 Day Challenge
Hello, are you ready for a seven-day journaling challenge to help manage stress, which can lead to burnout? I have a journal challenge for you. I will help you build a journaling practice, and you’ll journal for less than 15 minutes daily for seven days. The benefits of journaling could include (no guarantee) And more Continue reading
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SELF-CARE System
I have come up with a self-care system. First comes SELF… Support could come from family, friends, a group, whether live or online, or a therapist, coach, or consultant who works with family caregivers. Educate yourself about your new role; ask plenty of questions of caree and medical professionals. Laughter, keep a sense of humor. Continue reading
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What Causes Stress?
There can be many causes of stress, including not having much control over the outcome of a situation and having responsibilities that you find overwhelming. Not having enough work and activities, experiencing a change in your life, or experiencing times of uncertainty. What will happen if you leave it and do not manage it? Ongoing Continue reading
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Journaling techniques
A Diary: a written record of what you did, using a page or a few lines to record what occurred each day. Journal Writing: recording your thoughts, feelings, experiences, goals, disappointments, fears, dreams, etc… at some specific time in your life. Freewriting: Start writing as fast and as much as possible without stopping. This is a great way Continue reading
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Poetry Art
What you will need Colored pencil Markers Watercolor paint or watercolor paints or pencils Paintbrush You need an open mind to try this. You don’t need to believe you are not creative. You do not have to be artistic or poetical. Paint or draw a picture or a doodle of your mood right now. What Continue reading
Journals and stuff 