How to Balance Your New Year's Resolutions With Family Caretaking Responsibilities

If you are a caregiver who is partially or fully responsible for taking care of a senior loved one, the New Year can be a time of added stress - especially if you have opted for some very ambitious resolutions. You might even be worried about abandoning your New Year's resolutions entirely if you are dealing with a particularly challenging caregiving situation. Fortunately, with some simple adjustments, you should be able to handle your senior caretaking responsibilities, all while crushing your New Year's resolutions. Here are some helpful, encouraging tips from Senior Helpers Poway!

Maintain A Schedule

When you have a lot going on at any given time, keeping a schedule will help you get it all done. Whether you opt for a printed schedule, such as a day planner that you can carry with you at all times, or choose to use the calendar feature on your phone, maintaining an ongoing schedule will keep you from feeling rushed and unprepared. Make sure to add appointments or reminders for yourself on your calendar as they pop up, rather than waiting until the end of the day and adding everything at once.

Make Time For Self-Care

Even if your resolution is to stay more active and fit, making time for relaxation and self-care is still important. Taking time during your busy week to relax and unwind will help you balance all of your responsibilities, and possibly help you to feel more rested and prepared for your caretaking duties. Whether you love to catch up with a good TV show or lay back and enjoy a relaxing massage, opting for your favorite self-care ritual is vital.

Don't Overbook Yourself

Even if you are managing all of your weekly tasks with the help of a planner, it is all too easy to get overbooked. Consider in your planning that you still have to take care of regular responsibilities, such as grocery shopping, walking your pet (if you have one), preparing meals for yourself and/or your family, and cleaning your home. Don't overbook yourself and don't hesitate to enlist help. For example, you could hire a grocery delivery service like Instacart to handle your weekly groceries or hire a pet-walking service so that your furry friend gets their exercise in. By using simple shortcuts like these, you'll conquer your week with minimal stress, getting your caretaking responsibilities done while staying on track with your New Year's resolutions.

Senior Helpers Can Help With Family Caretaking Responsibilities

If you want some help taking care of your senior loved one in the Poway, San Diego, and Ramona areas, contact Senior Helpers Poway today. We offer personalized caregiving services that can help lift some of the burdens of the responsibility off your shoulders while ensuring that your senior always receives the best possible care. Reach out to us today to learn more about our top-of-the-line services for seniors.