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Creating Joy
Some days, joy may be a little difficult to find—and the energy to create joy may be low and hard to generate. When caring for others, sleep can be inconsistent and emergencies tend to redirect the best made plans. In all honesty, providing care for others can cause fatigue in the most organized and skilled caregivers. It is important to acknowledge that low energy is a normal part of the care process. Not all days or weeks go well. Challenges can be instant, constant, and complex.
Think about the meaning of the verb “to enjoy”. To enjoy something a person must choose to participate in and open the human heart to joy. Sometimes a person feels unworthy of joy, or is simply too fatigued or tired to experience it. Today might be a “take a nap day” or a “go to the hospital day”. Let each day have its place. And remember, if self-care is practiced more regularly and care challenges are shared, “JOY” will have a better chance at finding its way home.
Find national and local resources in the September Caregiver News.
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