Pushing through the challenges of life in general can be hard. Not to mention work, kids, all the adult responsibilities we all face. This last year has been hard. My husband has had five major operations in the last two years. Each one with different challenges.
My biggest challenge has been balancing taking care of his health needs, working a full time job, recruiting for two network marketing companies that are new to the direct sales market IPro Network Creating Your Future Now and Vitae Global – Products are fabulous . While I’m doing all of this I forget to look out for the most important person, Me! When someone you love is having health issues the last thing a caregiver wants to do is complain about how their feeling to the one person they’re caring for.
I will admit that I have let my blogging suffer, my success goals and determination to meet those goals has gone down quite a bit. It’s not because I don’t desire to complete what I set out to finish. By the time I am home, tending to my husband and what he needs it’s already so late at night I barely have time for myself.
Caregiver Action is a great resource for anyone needing to find solutions, ideas, advice on caring for ones self.
For instance in this article 10 Tips for Family Caregivers the number one thing is seeking other caregivers for support. You are not alone! Second, take care of your own health so that you will be strong enough to take care of your loved one. Number five – Caregiving is hard so take respite breaks often. (That I know I don’t do enough of). Lastly give yourself enough credit for doing the best job you can in one of the toughest jobs there is.
The biggest challenge for me has been keeping up with a positive outlook and mindset. In network marketing most of us are taught keeping positive, working on one’s self image and being persistent will out weigh the negativity, the dark days of feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
How have I been able to get through all of this you might be wondering?
PRAYER!
Prayer – I am a born again christian I firmly believe in the power of prayer. Jesus Christ gives me strength everyday and my hope lies in him
READING!
Reading keeps my mind focused and clear headed towards my personal goals.
These are the main two I can actually say I focus on at this time. I am sure there are other things; however they must be suppressed at the moment.
As always,
Gain The Advantage!
Alicia Osmera
