As a Carer myself of ageing parents, I am trying to find time and space for me. One thing I am making an effort to do is to go for a walk outside as much as I can. On my walk this morning I was delighted to see a new Duck family in my suburb 🦆🐤 I think that when you are so exhausted and overwhelmed with carer responsibilities you forget to look for, pause and enjoy the little things in life. I’m glad I didn’t miss this one today 🙏💕 What little things in life do you see or enjoy when you are spending time with you? 😊

Carers often go for years without a real holiday 🌍🛫🧭 I know I have — nothing longer than two nights in the last three years, and I haven’t been overseas in seven. When caring becomes your everyday life, long breaks simply are not always possible. But small ones can be........ I have started taking what I call a daily holiday — a tiny moment where I step out of the constant responsibility and into myself. It’s not about leaving home. It’s about leaving the mental load for a minute. Your daily holiday might be a quiet walk, a cup of tea outside, a few deep breaths, journaling, stretching, or simply standing in the garden noticing one single thing. The activity doesn’t matter — the intention does. Other ideas for a daily holiday could be: - something you do alone - something that brings you into the present moment - something without your phone, or any screen time - something done in silence These small pauses won’t replace a real holiday, but they help us keep going until the day we finally can 🏝️🏖️🌅🌃 Your daily holiday doesn’t need a suitcase — just a quiet minute that belongs to you. Do you have a daily holiday - I would love to know - share if you like in the comments ⬇️

I spotted this stunning flower on my walk early this morning. Located in Lake Macquarie, NSW. What do you think it is? 🤔🌸🏵️

Even in the busiest moments of caring, there are places and people, that help you breathe again. Every Wednesday morning at 6.30am I attend A Conscious Breath - a one hour Breathwork session with Meditation and Sound Bowl Healing by the lake. This is my one hour - for me. I often follow with a 30 minute walk along the lake. What does your “one hour” look like - share in the comments below 🕊️🌺

You have joined right at the very beginning, and I want you to know exactly what is happening here 😊 I am currently building out - "Finding Solid Ground as a Carer" — a full 1:1 coaching program that walks you through everything I wish someone had handed me three years ago. Six sessions, each with its own practical tool, covering everything from spotting the early signs, to navigating My Aged Care, Centrelink and Financial requirements in care options, to knowing when home is no longer the safest option, and obtaining medical assistance. It is still a work in progress, but the information and structure are coming together, and I am genuinely excited about what this is becoming. All while I continue to navigate this system myself for my parents. Their needs are constantly changing and with that, I am still on the Carer journey. This is why I feel that I have so much lived experience to offer you - to help you find your way through the Ageing Parents maze. Thank you for being here this early. You are not just watching this build — you are part of why I am building it. More to come soon. 🌿