The Care Giver Guide to Caring for Yourself? I’ve never heard of such a thing.
Self Care is mandatory if you want to deliver services in a care profession.
It is common for those who are in early recovery to look at those trying to help them as examples or role models. If you are affiliated with a 12-Step program that relates to drugs and alcohol abuse, these clients can easily tell if you are not taking care of yourself. They quickly ask themselves “How can I be helped by someone who is as sick as me or worse?”
It has been my experience that a balanced lifestyle that includes working on my own program outside of the workplace allow me to be able to be a more effective professional.
Taking time for myself allows me to be able to be a more professional when offering services to those in treatment. This also means being willing to take time off when sick or burnt-out and trying to recover from personal ailments before returning to the workplace.
In terms of balanced lifestyle activities, try to ensure that the following set-apart times are in place your own daily and weekly schedule.
These are my personal must-haves in order to be sane, happy and helpful. What are yours?
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