Hey Caregivers! Here’s what’s happening this week
This is your permission to hit pause, exhale, and remember you matter too.
Each week, you’ll get stories, tools, and tiny resets that help you care without losing yourself in the process.
But most importantly, I want this to be a newsletter and a resource for YOU! So please reply and let me know what you thought of this newsletter! Is there anything you want to see more of?
First- let’s catch up.
Stories from the Collective
Here’s what you’ve missed from the podcast:
As a lifetime caregiver, Christina offers priceless insight on real stories, formal training, and her story with MPART Alliance.
As the CEO of ENHDME, Kevin Lambing is changing the home care and living essentials game. He speaks thoughtfully and honestly about diversity, better conditions, and a man’s perspective in the caregiving sphere.
Hear more by clicking the link!
The Caregiver Reset
The “Done” List
Today’s task- celebrate!
You heard us. It’s time to ditch the “to-do” list and make the “done” list.
As caregivers, we often stare at an endless to-do list at the end of the day. No matter what, it seems to grow longer- not shorter.
Tonight, before you close your eyes- we are challenging you to flip the script! Because here’s the truth: your impact can’t be minimized to a list.
So instead of looking at what’s left, look at what’s been accomplished.
What goes on a “Done List?”
I stayed patient when I felt like snapping.
I took deep breaths when it all got overwhelming
I showed up. Even when I didn’t want to
I managed a difficult situation with grace
Grab a sticky note or your phone and write down your invisible wins.
Look at them.
Acknowledge them.
And celebrate!
Getting Connected
The Care Collective Podcast- Instagram!
We are on Instagram- and we would LOVE to see you there too!
Whether you’re looking for hot takes, memes, reels, shout-outs, tips, tricks- we have all of the real and honest ins and outs of caregiving.
Join a community that gets it and gets you.
Check out some recent posts we’ve done- and click the link below to see the rest!
The Collective Question
This week’s question:
What would YOU like to see from our newsletter? We have some exciting things coming, and we would love to hear from you!
Hit “reply” and share your thoughts!
Before you go…
Check out this guide, from me to you
P.S.
If this made your day even slightly lighter, share with a caregiver who deserves a breath too 🙂
Follow along at @carecollective.podcast and let’s build the village that caregivers deserve.
Take care of you,
Mikayla
Founder, The Care Collective
