Care
for the
carer.
Your light
needs oil too.
Caring is love in action, and it uses energy. Refilling yours is part of the care, not a break from it. Small moments really count.
Your own
cup first.
Before the next task, take one minute that is only for you: a warm drink, a stretch, a look out of the window. Tiny refills add up over a day.
Set down
the guilt.
Write the guilty thought on one slip. On the next, write what a good friend would say back. Hang them side by side and read the kind one twice.
Ask for one
clear thing.
People often want to help but do not know how. Give them one clear, small task with a day and a time. Saying yes to help is a gift to them too.
A ten minute
shelf.
Keep a small shelf or bag of comforts ready: a favourite tea, a soft scarf, a song you love, a hand cream that smells good. When ten minutes appear, you are ready.
Light one
a day.
You do not need all four every day. Light one, and let it glow.
own cup
guilt slips
ask for help
the shelf
Your carer's
path.
Your light
matters too.
The love you give is real, and you deserve some back. Talking with someone you trust, a carers' group or a professional is always a good step.
