13/08/2025
Last month, a carer told us:
“I eat standing up so I don’t lose time.”
Here’s the truth:
You lose more time when you’re burned out.
When your back aches, your head throbs, and your patience is gone.
Self-care for carers isn’t spa days and holidays.
It’s sitting down for your tea.
It’s stretching before bed.
It’s asking your neighbour to pick up milk so you don’t have to.
Small, regular acts keep you steady.
Because care isn’t a sprint.
It’s a marathon.