Caregiving Seminar - I'm So Tired - Strategies for Taking Care of Yourself

Explore strategies for self-care in this 53-minute caregiving seminar sponsored by the Cancer Prevention Institute of California, Stanford Hospital Health Library, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, and Stanford Cancer Institute. Discover the CARA approach, learn to manage overwhelming feelings, and develop helpful thought patterns. Gain insights on compassion versus empathy, time management, and the importance of proper nutrition. Understand the impact of skipping meals, staying hydrated, and managing emotional eating. Learn practical tips for eating out, preparing balanced meals, and incorporating protein sources. Get fast, healthy dinner ideas, including a spinach salad and whole wheat pita options, to support your well-being while caregiving.

Intro
What is CARA
Challenges
Overwhelmed
Neglect to Notice
Thinking Differently
Helpful Thoughts
Mary Spangler
Compassion vs Empathy
Put It Down
Time
What happens when you skip meals
Staying hydrated
Emotional eating
Breaking the cycle
Eating out
Tips for eating out
Choose a healthy side
Portable snacks
Balancing your meals
Protein sources
Balance your meals
Fast healthy dinner ideas
Spinach salad
Whole wheat pita