Topic Tuesday // Work-life balance as a Carer// Tues 22nd September , 7-8:30PM AEST

[Former-Member]

We're almost at the end of our discussion for tonight everyone! Can't believe how fast time has gone by. I really enjoy talking to you all about this topic   @Shaz51 @Former-Member @outlander @Quark 

I have gained so much more insights into the challenges as well as resilience and knowledge our carers community has. Staying focused and organised definitely has helped many with managing our multiple responsibilities. A big thank you for everyone who has joined and shared your thoughts on our discussion tonight.

Before we all head of for the night, I have got one final question for everyone- Part of the successful management of work-life balance is self-care. So, what are you doing to look after yourself?

For me, it would be to not neglect your self-care and try to incorporate small things that you enjoy doing with your daily tasks.

Additionally, you may find it helpful to have a chat with someone about some of the difficulties you have got.  We have wonderful counsellors at the SANE Help Centre whom you can talk to via phone or webchat. Additionally, Carer Gateway also has a free professional counselling service designed for carers. For more information, head to their website here.

I will leave the thread open until tomorrow morning for any last discussions.

Have a good night, everyone   See you around the forums!

[Shaz51]

@Former-Member, I do all mum's , mr shaz and my appts and just let mr shaz know what is happening today , not tomorrow @Former-Member 

mr shaz can not cope with it 

[Shaz51]

thank you @Former-Member , @Former-Member , @outlander , @Quark , @Schitzo 

for tonight 

love having a coffe on the front steps 

playing word games 

reading magazines 

[Former-Member]

I am ok at self care @Former-Member once I understood the concept I was able to engage with it.

[Former-Member]

@Former-Member Friends do really help us in ways that family members can't always do  
So sorry to hear about your calendar! Sounds like it is good that you have got have things on the phone  

@Shaz51 Yes! learning that it is okay to no and reschedulling is so important and helpful 

[Former-Member]

Thank you @Former-Member 

[Former-Member]

My self-care for tonight is to make myself a a cup of tea and maybe watch a comedy show on Netflix  Have a nice night everyone  Thanks again for coming to our event tonight! @Shaz51 @Former-Member 

[outlander]

it was great chatting with you all