Text your thoughts and questions!Our natural instinct is to prioritize those who need care, not those giving the care, especially when it comes to the elderly and infirm. While that's understandable, I refuse to leave the caregiver behind. As a repeat caregiver for elderly parents and mom of two, I’ve experienced the challenge of caring for others while also trying to care for myself. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share my story, cover the hidden toll of caregiving (and the compounding effects of stress that come with it), and offer seven essential self-care strategies for caregivers. If you're a caregiver, remember: your well-being matters. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Start by implementing one small self-care strategy today, and recognize that taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary.Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Ep 34: My Caregiving and Clutter StoryEp 37: Estate Organizing with Eileen MoynahanEp 81: Boost Caregiver Resilience Through Creativity with Kate ChapmanEp 155: Music as Self-Care for Caregivers with Dawn ReneeEp 156: How to Reduce Mental Load as a Parent or Caregiver with Roxanne FerberEp 180: What Stress Really Is and How to Manage ItEp 261: Why Self-Care Will Not Fix BurnoutEp 146: 10 Simple Self-Care Ideas [Round Up]Joy ListDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny