"Sleep deprivation is an illegal torture method outlawed by the Geneva Convention and international courts, but most of us do it to ourselves." ~Ryan Hurd #rest #relax #sleep #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #intentionalselfcare

"Stretching always helps me start my day in a good way." ~Nyjah Huston #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #millennialcaregivers #eldercare #specialneedscare #memorycare #intentionalselfcare #stretch #stretching #flexibility #movement

: “The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.” Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #intentionalselfcare #clutter #decluttering #mariekondo

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“Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry — all forms of fear — are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of nonforgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence. " - E. Tolle

Share strength and support with people who are going through situations like yours in our online care circles. Next circle: Saturday, October 28th at 8:00 AM PDT. To learn more and register, click here: tinyurl.com/bsfccarecircles #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport

“Success is sometimes the outcome of a whole string of failures.” ~ Vincent van Gogh What failures have you experienced? Did they lead to successes? #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #caregiverquestions #vincentvangogh #success

"Self-care is, fundamentally, about bringing balance back to a life that has grown imbalanced from too many commitments or responsibilities." ~Robyn L. Gobin #balance #caregiving #caregiverselfcare #mindfulcaregiving #intentionalselfcare #breathingspaces

"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." - Michael J. Fox #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #millennialcaregivers #eldercare #specialneedscare #memorycare #intentionalselfcare #michaeljfox #family

From our blog: "The obvious clutter is physical clutter and being burdened by the sheer presence of too many things." Read more of "Decluttering: Releasing Excess Baggage" here: breathingspacesfc.com/2023/10/declut… #breathingspaces #clutter #declutter #decluttering #GailBraverman

Practice patience Accept what you feel Do not punish yourself Make sure you get good rest Give yourself ample kindness Accomplish smaller goals that day A bad moment does not equal a bad life Struggle can be a space for deep growth The current discomfort is not permanent.

“Just because you take breaks doesn’t mean you’re broken.” - Curtis Tyrone Jones #takeabreak #rest #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #intentionalselfcare #dontforgettobreathe #Breathingspacesforcaregivers #breathingspaces #caregiving

"Action without belief is futile.” _ Unknown #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #millennialcaregivers #eldercare #specialneedscare #memorycare #intentionalselfcare

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"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet, but one of the most vital." – Julia Child. #hydrate #hydration #intentionalselfcare #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #breathingspacesforcaregivers #drinkwater

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” – Maya Angelou #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #mindfulcaregiving #millennialcaregivers #eldercare #specialneedscare #intentionalselfcare

"An hour before sunrise — in creative meditation — can miraculously enrich the soul. A minute during a sunrise — in receptive silence — can gloriously inspire the heart." ~William Arthur Ward #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #intentionalselfcare #meditation

#Pause When you are faced with a long list of things to do, and you can't figure out where to start, pause. Take a moment to breathe, think, and plan. Then start your list. Pausing to resettle your mind is healthy. #caregiving #mindfulcaregiving #dontforgettobreathe

#write Whether it's a to-do list to keep you organized, a blog or journal where you explore your thoughts, or a letter to a friend or loved one, writing is an excellent way to clarify your thoughts and feelings. #caregiverselfcare #writing #journaling #selfexpression #journal

“For my part, I am almost contented just now, and very thankful. Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.” ~ Charlotte Bronte #breathingspaces #caregiving #caregiversupport #gratitude #intentionalselfcare