Weapon of the day: caregiving comes with gut punches. It hurts. Take a minute to catch your breath when one hits you. You are allowed to steady yourself.

Weapon of the day: if today looks like a rough one, remember two things. You can do anything for 24 hours and you only get to live today once.

Much love to all the Caregiver Warriors, their families and advocates. I’m so grateful for you all!

Weapon of the day: sometimes a hug can push worry away for a moment. Put hugs on the Holiday to do list.

Weapon of the day: ignore the bird, follow the river. Don’t be distracted by what we could have done better. Focus on doing the next right thing now.

Weapon of the day: we will figure it out. One way or the other.

Weapon of the day: pause. Unless we are in an emergency situation, pausing before we speak, act or react is always a great idea.

Weapon of the day: on the other side of this is the proof we are the bravest of brave.

Weapon of the day: it takes a minute to readjust. Breathe. Take it in. Let your superpower take over.

Weapon of the day: we can do anything for 24 hours. Let’s not worry about forever.

Weapon of the day: healing is not linear. Today may feel worse so tomorrow can feel better.

Weapon of the day: start now, make changes later. It doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference. Get it going.

Weapon of the day: we can plan but not predict. What if it all works out? Life has a way of surprising us!

Weapon of the day: get it out instead of taking it out. Stuffed feelings build until they explode. Get them out of you mind into your lips so you can release, process and heal.

Weapon of the day: remember when just showing up gave you more than you bargained for? The insight, the positive feedback, the surprising difference you made? Wow.

Weapon of the day: being frantic runs us down. Being composed and calm builds us up. Take the time to slow it all down. That will move you forward faster.

Weapon of the day: birds fly with a destination in mind but let the wind carry them there. Be open to letting the wind carry you.

Weapon of the day: No one is born with the playbook. Caregivers are constantly making it up! Feel free to do it your own way, with your own style. Serving others is divine work. Every angel is unique.

Good morning! Today, take note of your progress. You are here because you didn't stop back there. You keep going even when it's really difficult. That's awesome. (Image by StockSnap from Pixabay.)

Weapon of the day: Act as if. Some days we just have to act as though we get it, we got it, we are it. When we act as if, we can make things possible.

Weapon of the day: take it easy. It’s safer, more efficient, more effective and so much more pleasant to be around. Easy does it.

Weapon of the day: this will pass, this will pass, this will pass. No one ever said this too shall stay! Take heart.

Weapon of the day: when we hold on to our mistakes longer than it takes to fix them we are wallowing. Mistakes are teachers not traps.

Weapon of the day: we don’t look like what we’ve been through. Especially caregivers. So speak up if you need something. Otherwise no one will know!

Weapon of the day: you can look in the rear view mirror but don’t stare. The past holds wisdom but not the future.

Weapon of the day: it is worth it, and you can do this. Somedays just feel impossible. Ignore that part.

Weapon of the day: make decisions that align with who you are and what you value. It’s a powerful way to do the next right thing no matter what.

Weapon of the day: create a bubble of support, clarity and love. Caregiving takes a village. Fill it with people who nurture you and your desire to make a difference.

Weapon of the day: today doesn’t have to be about big wins or breakthroughs. It can be about calm, normal things that add up to a day that really matters.

Weapon of the day: it’s up to us to see the good bits. We have a choice to shut them out or be open to letting them in. We chose what we hold on to.

When we trust we will get through it, we lose the reason to be so worried about how. Look at your track record. Not your first rodeo.

Weapon of the day: don’t forget to breathe. Deep. Breathing deep helps us pause. And pausing helps us hold on to our composure as we hang in the balance.

Weapon of the day: when you run into a wall, sit down for a minute. Take stock. Make sure nothing is broken, then get up slowly. Don’t brush off the impact.

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Weapon of the day: getting a scary diagnosis brings up all kinds of emotions. Get support, love and a safe place to feel, share and process. Give yourself a minute and lots of grace.

Weapon of the day: another bad night doesn’t have to mean another bad day. Give yourself permission to move slow and steady. Add in some kindness to yourself too.

Weapon of the day: when you do something nice for yourself and it feels good, repeat it. Get used to nurturing yourself. Everyone around you will flourish too.

Weapon of the day: make the effort even though you might never see the results. Throwing a pebble in the water sends ripples. Perhaps far away and silent but ripples nonetheless.

Weapon of the day: Silly is a great survival tool. Give yourself permission to scream in the car, eat cold pizza, suddenly start dancing or throw some pillows. These are great ways to break up the caregiving chaos.

Weapon of the day: your worry does not define you. It’s simply a messenger telling you to be careful. Listen to it briefly then shoo it away.

Weapon of the day: you can tell that you are doing enough by the way you feel when you are doing it. If there’s love involved it’s more than enough. #caregiverwarrior #caregiver #caregiving #enough

Weapon of the day: advocate for yourself! If you are a working caregiver and have wellness days or time off, take it. It’s not indulgence, it’s maintenance!

Weapon of the day: when in doubt get out. When the world is spinning and your mind is on overdrive, get up and get out. Move. Stop the noise by physically moving through it.

Weapon of the day: schedule a check in today. It doesn’t have to be big or long, just a few minutes with a trusted friend. This can break up the isolation we feel as caregivers.

Weapon of the day: exhaustion needs respect. It always has a good reason to appear. Don’t fight it, don’t question it. Listen to it, honor it and take care of it.

Weapon of the day: no is a complete sentence. There is strength in knowing our limitations and saying no can be the most loving thing we can do.

Weapon of the day: if you feel something say something. Feeling in silence can end up in a scream. Caregivers are allowed to have feelings too. Big ones.

Weapon of the day: you can’t change the past so don’t hang out there and don’t base you expectations on it. Today is a whole new ballgame.

Weapon of the day: advocacy. Sticking up for our loved ones doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. It can be steady and quietly brave. Persistence is a superpower.