During the journey of caregiving, it’s very easy to lose balance: balance with work, family demands, and self care. I have found myself sometimes wobbly with keeping life in balance. It is always comforting to know that you are not alone when it comes to the struggle of maintaining a balanced life. Oprah is in agreement. “I’ve learned that you can’t have everything and do everything at the same time.”

Being a “giver” as a caregiver…

It is easy to get into this pattern. A caregiver is a “giver” by default but there are those of us who are a “giver” in every part of our lives. We give and give and at the end of the day we wonder why there is nothing left. Caregiver burnout is very common for “givers” who give too much. It is a delicate balance. Check out this link to become aware of the symptoms of burnout before it is too late.