Dear Caregiver, It's Your Life Too

<p><em>Are you totally stressed out, overwhelmed, or completely burnt out caring for a loved one? Are you feeling alone, isolated, or wish you had more help? Are you feeling resentful or guilty?</em></p><p><br></p><p>If this is you,&nbsp;<strong>keep reading</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>While there are rewards to caring for those we love,&nbsp;<strong>there is no denying being a caregiver is a stressful job.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It's physically&nbsp;<em>demanding</em>, mentally&nbsp;<em>exhausting</em>, and emotionally&nbsp;<em>draining</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>The responsibility wears us&nbsp;<u>thin</u>&nbsp;as we become a&nbsp;<em>shadow</em>&nbsp;of who we once were.</p><p><br></p><p>In 2020 it was estimated there were approximately&nbsp;<strong>53 million caregivers</strong>&nbsp;in the United States alone, with up to 70% reporting symptoms of depression. With our ever-growing aging population, the lack of caregiver support, and the growing demands in our evolving personal lives, this number is likely only going up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Even the most well-prepared and organized&nbsp;</strong><em>can't escape</em>&nbsp;the&nbsp;<u>strain</u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u>burden</u>&nbsp;that come along with caregiving.</p><p><br></p><p>Having felt all this and more, Katie Duncan, a nurse practitioner, Death Coach, and former family caregiver, reveals the&nbsp;<em>secrets</em>&nbsp;she learned throughout her own caregiving experiences, and the&nbsp;<em>shared wisdom</em>&nbsp;of other caregivers she's encountered along her path.</p><p><br></p><p>It takes a very special person to be a caregiver, and&nbsp;<em><u>you</u></em>&nbsp;are one of them. You deserve to find&nbsp;<em><u>your</u></em>&nbsp;peace,&nbsp;<em><u>your</u></em>&nbsp;joy, and&nbsp;<em><u>yourself</u></em>&nbsp;again.</p><p><strong><em>And there's hope.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>In&nbsp;<em>Dear Caregiver, It's Your Life Too</em>, you'll&nbsp;<u>discover</u>...</p><ul><li><strong>Simple and easy-to-do tricks to help lower your daily stress and avoid burnout.</strong></li><li>Key&nbsp;<u>resources</u>&nbsp;you can utilize to get you the help you need to&nbsp;<em>relieve</em>&nbsp;several caregiving burdens</li><li><strong>Solutions you can use to create more freedom and personal space to allow you to reset</strong></li><li>A blueprint to&nbsp;<em>mastering</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>protecting</em>&nbsp;the sleep you&nbsp;<u>desire</u>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<u>deserve</u></li><li><strong>Encouraging techniques to drop the guilt, stop negative self-talk spirals, and keep you going</strong></li><li><em>Inspiring</em>&nbsp;practices to help&nbsp;<u>improve</u>&nbsp;your mood and&nbsp;<u>boost</u>&nbsp;your energy</li><li><strong>Empowering strategies to help you build resilience, re-establish your self-identity, and strengthen your connection with others</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">When you suffer, they suffer. Caring for yourself makes caring for your loved one easier and more enjoyable, leaving no room for guilt. Duncan offers&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">easy-to-follow</strong><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">&nbsp;tips that are&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">simple-to-use</strong><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">, even if you have no time to spare.</span></p><p><br></p><p>It's time to give yourself the&nbsp;<u style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">self-love</u><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><u style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">self-compassion</u><span style="color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">&nbsp;you deserve.&nbsp;</span></p>