Every once in awhile, and I assume like most others, I get a flash of inspiration. This weekend, I had one of them that will change the focus of what I am doing with my blog and my business. Currently, I am open to working on health and wellness with anyone, and that doesn’t have to change. However, I would like to start focusing on health and wellness for a particular group of individuals – those that care for people with mental illness.
Although I have not personally struggled with mental illness, it has been in my family for many years. I understand the challenges and stress that can come with these illnesses. I’ve been there. And, although I imagine that having a mental illness is awful, I also know that caregivers of those with mental illness need to be taken care of as well. I firmly believe that you can’t take care of someone else if you don’t first take care of yourself. And, taking care of yourself means working on your personal health and wellness.
So, today I am letting the world know – if you are a caregiver for someone with a mental illness, I want to help make sure that you are taking care of your health and wellness. I want you to be at your best so you can take care of those that need you. Despite the challenges of caregiving, I believe there are ways to fit in self care, and I am interested in helping you on your journey.